Keyless electric start outclasses kickstart systems in cranking up the engine. Like its Razor siblings, the MX650 incorporates knobby pneumatic tires to encounter rough terrains.36V sealed lead acid rechargeable batteries provide an excellent country-racing power grid. This helps to keep costs low, and although not the flashiest, these parts tend to be well made and robust. You’ll also find extra mounting points on the fork legs for additional bikepacking bags or bottles too.The confidence inspiring geometry, along with the capacity to take 650b x 2.1 inch or 700c x 50mm tyres, meant that it was able to handle trails normally traversed by mountain bikes – and was a whole load of fun when doing so!The finishing kit including seatpost, stem, bars, seatpost clamp, bartape and also the wheelset are from their in-house brand Love Mud, and although robust and great value, can easily be upgraded later.The Pinnacle Arkose has been a leader in the category for some years.Designed by James Olson, the man behind the Genesis Croix de Fer and the Torino-Nice Rally bikepacking event, the Arkose from Evans Cycles’ own brand Pinnacle has been a category leader for years. There’s loads of water bottle cage mounts, including three in the front triangle and on the steel fork legs, so you’ll have plenty of options for storage alongside traditional rack and guard mounts too.The smallest two sizes (suitable for rider heights down to 150cm) feature 650b wheels and the rest have 700c, all fitted with grippy 42mm WTB Resolute tyres.Using a triple Shimano Sora chainring with a 9-speed configuration gives you lots of gear options and greater longevity, although at the cost of additional weight.With an entry-level budget of £1000,  you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck when it comes to selecting your first gravel bike. Being bang on the.The luxury of choice means that deciding on the best model can be difficult – but it’s well worth investing some time into the decision so that you can roll away safe in the knowledge that you’ve selected the ideal companion.There’s more explanation on what to look for below, but first, here’s our pick of the best….With each product is a ‘Buy Now’ or ‘Best Deal’ link. If your little ones hunger for off-road dirt biking, you can sink your cash into an inexpensive model that will not break the bank. $1000 or less for premium-quality dirt bikes offer the best bang for your buck and a perfect gift workhorse for your son or daughter.Top-end dirt bikes within this price range provide endless power-band, flawless horsepower, stable handling and balance for beginners or dirt connoisseurs. Semi-automatic transmission promotes a smooth ride for cross-country racing and barrels of fun.Dual disc brakes, and more robust, all-terrain tires blend with the scrambler’s lightweight for better handling. Check out best women’s gravel bikes,Sonder Camino Al Apex1 at Sonder for £849,See the Arkose range at Evans Cycles here,Triban RC 520 Gravel Bike at Decathlon for £849.99,Kona Rove Al 650 at Chain Reaction Cycles for £799,Vitus Substance V-2 at Wiggle for £849.99,standard 700c wheels and slightly smaller 650b wheels. Excellent value for money, great handling and a good balance of stiffness and weight were all pulled out as star attributes.A carbon frame, whose geometry is designed to offer a comfortable fit for all-day rides, and is a rare find in this price bracket. The 125cc dirt bike takes on cross-country terrain and adventurous trails with agility and strength.Refined forks and suspension suck up bumps and hops for a comfortable ride while hydraulic front and rear disc brakes improve halting efficiency. Trek X-Caliber 8. Hydraulic brakes remain as scarce as hen’s teeth in the kids’ dirt bike niche.However, they provide instant stopping power with maximized safety. This doesn’t affect the amount you pay.The Camino Al Apex1 is a modern gravel bike at an entry level price.British brand Alpkit may be better known for its camping gear, but its in-house gravel and mountain bikes from Sonder certainly shouldn’t be overlooked. If you’re looking at loading up with bags on your gravel bike, consider protecting the frame and seatpost with some helitape or electrical tape to prevent rubbing.A double chainring set up is still common for gravel builds.At this price point, there are a few different options on the market, from SRAM’s Apex 1X groupsets to double chainrings or even triples. Reliability shouldn’t be a problem as the motor is loosely based on the old Ninja 250SL, as are many of the suspension and chassis parts.Classy, simple and fun supermoto-style single delivers the double act of being an easy to ride learner bike with bags of street cred.