Road Bikes information

ConsumerSearch covers mountain bikes in a separate report. If you want a bike for the road but plan mainly on riding around town or for recreation, you might prefer a comfort bike or commuter bike, covered in our report on commuter bikes.

Bicycling magazine's Gear and Bike Review Finder is a must-visit when searching for bikes. Simply type in the bike's name and you'll find reviews from the past several years.

For a better understanding of the different types of road bikes available, check out Bicycling magazine's category definitions.

ConsumerReports.org also offers helpful bike definitions, while the May 27, 2009, broadcast of "The Early Show" outlines the different bike options.

David Fiedler offers a helpful guide on choosing and buying a bike at About.com. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

TeamEstrogen.com's guide to bikes designed for women discusses the differences between men's and women's road bikes.

For racers looking to improve their skills, VeloNews magazine offers a helpful training section that covers workouts, training and nutrition.

Manufacturer's websites are also a great resource for road bike specs:

Giant

Specialized

Trek

GT

Raleigh

Marin

Cannondale

Felt

Jamis

Look

Pinarello

Scott

Kona

Van Dessel

Schwinn