From BikeRadar.com
By Stan Portus | Jack Luke
When deciding on the best road bike for your needs, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the choices available. There are many types of road bikes available and countless options in any given price range.
This article will help you select the best road bike for you, covering the best road bikes as ridden and reviewed by our team of expert testers.
Our team have reviewed a huge number of road bikes over the years. They regularly test budget options suitable for commuting, pro-level superbikes costing over £10,000, and road bikes that ride a lot like gravel bikes.
Regardless of price, all road bikes are designed to take you far and fast on paved surfaces, earning their name from the terrain they are meant to be used on. While the latest road bikes have a similar appearance to those of 50 years ago, with double-triangle frames and drop handlebars, these bikes have come on leaps and bounds.
At the top and middle of the market, they now feature disc brakes, carbon fibre frames and electronic gears. The lower end of the market still sees road bikes with metal frames and rim brakes. But these bikes have also evolved, with increased tyre clearance and modern, comfortable geometry.
We have split this list into the different categories of road bikes, as well as entry-level and price-point options, so there should be something here for everyone.
