Road Bikes for less than $1,000

GT GTR Series 4	The GT GTR Series 4 is a solid entry-level road bike. This is a great beginners bike with durable Shimano Sora components. $759		GT GTR Series 3	The GT GTR Series 3 is an upgrade from the Series 4. With a Kinesis carbon fork and full Shimano Tiagra package, this is a great bike for a true enthusiast. $1059
Scott Speedster S40	The 2008 Speedster series gets a shapely new hydro-formed 7005 butted alloy frameset sure to standout on the Sunday ride. Weighing a scant 2.62 lbs, the Speedster frame is lighter than many competitors' high end offerings. CR1 geometry, Addict carbon/alloy forks and quality components ensure maximum ride quality and long term durability in an economical package. $1059		Bianchi C2C Nirone Sora	Triple-butted 7000-series aluminum alloy. Flat Tig Welding. Special anti-corrosion surface treatment. Exclusive Reparto Corse tubing design. Long distance and race-dedicated geometry. Light, rigid and comfortable. Can't be beat. $959
Marin Venezia	The Marin Venezia is Marin's entry-level road bike. Even though this is their entry-level bike, the Venezia comes with a carbon seat stay and carbon fork. The drivetrain is a combination of Shimano Sora and Tiagra components. Sale: $759		Fuji Roubaix	The Fuji Roubaix gets great reviews annually. This perennial favorite has the right mixture of performance and value. It has a lightweight 7005 aluminum frame with carbon seat stays, carbon fork, and Shimano 105 components. This 2007 model, originally priced at $1299, weighs under 20lbs. $999