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Best all-around road bikePros: comfortable for high mileage, aggressive race performance, shimano Ultegra components, available in a women's versionCons: expensive
not avail.Advanced-grade compositeAdvanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steererDT Swiss R1800, Giant LTD editionDT Swiss R1800, Giant LTD editionMichelin Pro Optimum, 700x25 foldingShimano Ultegra 6700 34/5034/50Shimano 105 5700 11x28, 10-speedShimano Ultegra 6700Shimano Ultegra 6700Shimano Ultegra 6700Giant Contact, 31.8Giant ContactShimano Ultegra 6700Shimano Ultegra 6700n/aFi'zi:k Aliante Delta with manganese railsNot specifiedWhite/red/silverNot specifiedXS, S, M, M/L, L, XLGiant Vector CompositeN/AN/A -
Women's road bikePros: full-carbon frame, precise handling, comfortable ride, four female-specific sizesCons: four female-specific sizes
not avail.SuperSix women's, full carbon, BB30SuperSix Bliss - standard modMavic Ksyrium EquipeNot specifiedSchwalbe Durano S 700x23, folding blackShimano Ultegra 6700Shimano Ultegra 6700 105LShimano Ultegra 6700Shimano Ultegra 6700Shimano Ultegra 6700Shimano Ultegra 6700C2 Bliss 38/40/42C2 Road 70/80/90Shimano Ultegra 6700Shimano Ultegra 6700n/aFi'zi:k Vesta Mg railsSuperSix, 1.5 lower bearing, 30mm carbon with 5mm hidden alloy top coverWhiteNot specified44, 48, 51, 54C2 full carbon 31.6-- -
Entry-level carbon road bikePros: excellent value, racy feel, full-carbon frame for less than $2,000Cons: heavy wheels, slightly jarring ride on rough roads
not avail.Giant composite technologyAdvanced-grade composite, alloy OverDrive steererGiant P-R2Formula sealed cartridge bearing 24/28hMichelin Dynamic 700x23Shimano 105 5700 34/50Shimano 105Shimano 105 5700 11x28, 10-speedShimano 105 5700Shimano 105 5700Shimano 105 5700Giant Connect, 31.8Giant ConnectShimano 105 5700Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivotn/aGiant Performance Road, men'sNot specifiedBlack/white/silverNot specifiedXS, S, M, M/L, L, XLGiant Vector Composite-- -
Best-value road bikePros: excellent value, upgradable aluminum frame, good gear spreadCons: heavy wheels and tires, noisy shifting
not avail.Specialized E5 aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld compact race design, 1.5" integrated headsetSpecialized FACT carbon, carbon legs, aluminum crown steerer, 1.5" lower bearingMavic CXP22 with eyeletsForged alloySpecialized All Condition, 700x23c, aramid bead, 60TPI with Flak Jacket protectionSRAM S10052x36T SRAM Red ringsSRAM Apex, 10-speed, 11-28tSRAM ApexSRAM ApexSRAM ApexSpecialized Elite, 6061 aluminum, 130 drop, 90 reach, 31.8mmSpecialized Elite-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clampSRAM ApexTektro cold-forged, dual pivot with cartridge padsBlack cage, body and toe clips with strapBody Geometry Riva Road with steel rails1-1/8" upper and 1-1/5" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated with headset, 20mm cone spacer with 20mm of spacersBlack/white/red or white/navy blue/silverNot specified49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61Specialized Elite, carbon wrapped alloy, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm-- -
Budget road bikePros: inexpensive, eight frame sizes, comfortableCons: no triple crankset option, tires could use an upgrade
not avail.Alpha White aluminumAluminumBontrager Approved alloy rimsAlloyBontrager T1, 700x23cFSA Tempo50/34 compactSun Race CSR86 12-25, 8 speedShimano 2300Shimano 2300Shimano 2300 STI, 8 speedBontrager Sport VR-C, 26.0mmBontrager Sport, 10 degree, 26.0mmShimano 2300 STIAlloy dual-pivotNylon body with alloy cageBontrager Affinity 1, steel rails1-1/8" semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearingGloss black/white/metallic redBontrager gel tape47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62Bontrager SSR, 12mm offset--
