| Comparison Chart - Road Bikes |
Road bike and price*
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Frame material
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Specs
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Giant Sport OCR 2
Where to Buy
(*est. $850)
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Aluminum with carbon fork
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Available in XS, S, M, L, & XL sizes. ALUXX butted aluminum frame with formulaOne Composite fork (with aluminum steerer). Shimano Tiagra STI, 9 speed shifters. Weight of 21 pounds for medium frame size.
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Schwinn Fastback Sport 24
Where to Buy
(*est. $600)
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Aluminum with carbon fork
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Comes in 5 sizes from XS to XL. Gold Label TIG welded aluminum frame, Reflex CF-4 carbon fiber fork blades. Shimano Tiagra drivechain with 27 speeds and Shimano Soma shifters.
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Marin San Rafael
Where to Buy
(*est. $475)
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Aluminum with suspension fork
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Hybrid city bike with 7005 series double butted aluminum frame and 63mm Spinner Odesa LX fork (with lockout feature). Available in seven sizes (13.5-15 inches). Weighs in at 29 pounds for the middle size.
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Specialized Roubaix Comp
Where to Buy
(*est. $2,200)
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Carbon, triple monocoque construction
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Carbon, triple monocoque construction with carbon monocoque fork. Shimano 105, 10-speed, STI, flight deck compatible. Available in six sizes (49- 61cm). Weighs about 18 pounds.
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Kona King Zing
Where to Buy
(*est. $5,500)
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Dedacciai Full Carbon Z108 with Carbon fork
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Available in 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, & 60cm frame sizes. Dedacciai Black Drive Carbon fork with FSA Orbit CEwith carbon top cap. Shimano Dura-Ace 12-25 10 speed. 16 pounds 2 ounces.
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