$800
Merida
Scultura 100
~9.6 kg|Claris|28 mm
Race
Aluminum
Carbon fork; race geometry; impressively light for entry level
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Contend 2
$850
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2026
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Scott
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~10 kg|Claris|32 mm
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Clean alloy frame; integrated cable routing; good entry-level weight
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Triban
RC520 Disc
~10.8 kg|Shimano 105|36 mm
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Shimano 105 shifting under $1,000; TRP HY/RD mech-hydraulic brakes
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Giant
Contend AR 3
~10.5 kg|CUES|38 mm
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D-Fuse seatpost; 38mm clearance; carbon fork; 12mm thru-axles
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