Road Bike — Find Yours
Road is speed and kilometres. But "road bike" is not one type. Race-bike — stiff, aggressive. Endurance — softer for long distances. Gravel — can do asphalt and dirt.
Bike Finder figures out your experience, budget, what you actually want — race a marathon, commute 30 km, or 100 km Sunday rides. Suggests 3 models for your scenario.
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FAQ
Race or endurance road?
Race — stiff, aggressive geometry, short fast rides. Endurance — higher bar, softer frame, 50+ km. Beginner: endurance.
Aluminium or carbon?
Carbon lighter, smoother, pricier. Alu stiffer, cheaper, more durable on rough roads. Under €1500 almost always alu.
Disc or rim brakes?
Disc is standard since 2020+. Better in rain. Rim cheaper, lighter by grams. Get disc for new bike.
Cost of a decent road bike?
€1200-1800 alu endurance with Shimano 105. €2500-4000 carbon Ultegra. €5000+ Di2 top spec.
How many speeds?
Modern standard 11 or 12. 11s — 105, Ultegra. 12s — Dura-Ace, new Ultegra, SRAM Rival/Force.
Gravel or classic road?
Gravel = asphalt + dirt, wider tyres. Road = only asphalt, faster. Lots of gravel in Baltics — gravel.