For those new to the bicycling experience, a thousand dollars might seem like a lot of money. Well, it isn't. In a world where a mere saddle (never a seat) can run upwards of $450 and a racing wheelset can set you back nearly three grand, all of a sudden $1,000 for a complete bike seems downright reasonable. To make things easier, we narrowed it down to some of the best choices across multiple categories. Check out The 10 Best Bikes Under $1,000 Right Now.

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