Co-op Cycles ARD 1.2W
REI $1,399 $908.93
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Looking for more freedom, fun, and adventure in your road rides? REI designed this bike to hit all those marks. The ARD 1.2W certainly delivers a playful ride that can take you across pavement, gravel, and most other surfaces—all for under $1,000 now.
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105
Cannondale $2,850 $2,279.73
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If you want a high-end road bike that’ll stay comfortable for hours, this Cannondale Synapse is the best ride you can get for a great price, which is why it earned an Editors’ Choice award. It’s more comfortable than most racing bikes, but racier than other endurance models.
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Cannondale Synapse NEO SE Electric Bike
Cannondale $4,500 $3,700.99
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Meet the e-bike you’ve long been waiting for—the Cannondale Synapse NEO SE. Our testers claim it’s the most natural-feeling gravel e-bike we’ve ridden so far. It’s so smooth and quiet, you may even forget you’re on an e-bike.
Salsa Blackborow Fatbike
Salsa $3,099.00 $2,479.83
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Though it may look burly and rugged, the Salsa Blackborow feels light and maneuverable for a cargo fat bike that can haul up to 420 pounds, including the rider and cargo weight. The rear rack alone can fit four panniers with up to 100 pounds of gear, so feel free to use it for anything from hauling groceries to going on an off-the-grid camping trip.
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Cannondale SuperX SE Force 1
Cannondale $4,100.00 $3,279.73
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One of the best cyclocross bikes from Cannondale, the SuperX SE Force can be both a speedy weekend racer and a capable gravel bike. Its stiff, light ride and traction makes it great for racing, while the upright position and tire clearance also make it adaptable for gravel paths.
Yuba Sweet Curry Cargo Bike
Yuba $2,199.00 $1,648.73
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The pedal-powered Yuba Sweet Curry can haul up to two children and 300 pounds on its extended rear, in addition to the rider. We found that for being a full-size cargo bike, it’s still easy to handle and steer like your average commuter bike.
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Cannondale Bad Boy 3
$850 $679.93
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When we tested the Cannondale Bad Boy, we loved it for being more fun than your average adult commuter bike. Originating as a mountain bike with road bike tires in 2000, the 2019 Bad Boy maintains its aggressive, forward riding geometry while adding some road-bike refinement like a light alloy frame and Shimano disc brakes. It’s the best balance for cyclists on a budget who want a practical, but still playful, commuter bike.
Salsa Fargo Tiagra 29”
Salsa $1,999 $1,598.93
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Load up the Salsa Fargo with camping gear and head out to your next bikepacking adventure this summer. With four sets of three-pack mounts, there are plenty of options for hauling your gear, but it also has adaptable handling for when you want to ride without a load on multiple surfaces.
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Cannondale Jekyll Carbon/AL 2 29
Cannondale $5,550 $4,439.74
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Cannondale’s Jekyll combines features of trail and enduro bikes to help you go long but fast on the mountain. All 29er frames feature a Ballistec carbon front triangle and a c1 aluminum alloy rear end, but the mid-spec Jekyll 29 2 may be the best value you can get for under $5,000 from this line. For women-specific designs, the Jekyll 1 27.5 is now priced at around $3,500.
Co-op Cycles REV 16 Kids’ Bike
REI $189 $160.59
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The REI Co-op Cycles brand also produces a variety of kids’ bikes, so the whole family can go out for rides around the neighborhood. In addition to this 16-inch size with training wheels for kids up to 80 pounds, there’s also a larger 20-inch option and a smaller 12-inch frame with pedals, as well as a 12-inch balance bike.
Paige Szmodis is an editor for Runner’s World, Bicycling, and Popular Mechanics, who researches and writes home, tech, and outdoor product reviews and news.
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