Biketest mid-range all-rounders

Entry-level road bikes are better value than ever ...

With gravel bikes becoming ever more tech-laden and reaching astronomical five-figure prices, could it be that the sport is getting too exclusive? We looked towards the other end of the scale to see i

It seems that bike design progresses in leaps and bounds every year, helping unlock new levels of potential out on the trails. Whether that’s through geometry and suspension tweaks or entire redesigns

Weight 10.5kg (L) Frame Butted 6061 aluminium alloy Fork Carbon fibre Groupset Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed Wheels Boardman ADV tubeless ready rims on Formula RX-512/142 hubs Tyres Goodyear Connector,

Weight 9.70kg (56cm) Frame Carbon fibre Fork 3T Fango Extrema Integrale, carbon fibre Groupset SRAM Rival eTap AXS/GX Eagle AXS Transmission (10-52t) Brakes SRAM Rival eTap AXS Wheels Zipp 303 S Tyres

The new wave of smaller-capacity bikes look great and are amazing value. But are they really an option for experienced riders? We take three of the most popular to answer the question