Choosing your first road bike
Starting road cycling? Choose a bike that feels predictable, stays comfortable on longer rides and leaves room to grow. Extreme aero or climbing bikes usually make a harder first purchase.
Comparison
Put frame, geometry, groupset, comfort, speed, weight and price side by side before choosing.
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Recommended road bikes
Canyon
A logical choice when comfort, control and versatility matter.
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Canyon
A logical choice if you want a sporty, direct road bike with room to get faster.
Price information and budget ranges are separate from the editorial rating.
Giant
A logical choice if you want a sporty, direct road bike with room to get faster.
Price information and budget ranges are separate from the editorial rating.
Trek
A logical choice when comfort, control and versatility matter.
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Cube
A logical choice when comfort, control and versatility matter.
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Van Rysel
A logical choice if you want a sporty, direct road bike with room to get faster.
Price information and budget ranges are separate from the editorial rating.
