Without further ado... Its friendliness, versatility and high-quality spec make the Triban RC520 our overall best road bike under £1,000. The only thing it won't readily turn its hand to is road racing because of the relaxed geometry and 10.4kg weight. 

Built around Decathlon's comfort-orientated 6061 aluminium frame, the RC 520 gives you most of a Shimano 105 R7000 11-speed groupset (with a Prowheel crank and bottom bracket) and TRP HY/RD disc brake calipers, the latter being a more powerful hybrid version of a mechanical disc brake but not quite full hydraulic. The Triban RC 520 also has tubeless-ready wheels and Decathlon's own Resist+ 28mm tyres. It's a super-steady, confident ride and excellent value for money.