Age-old cobblestone roads demand concessions, and bike companies, riders and mechanics completely rework what a road race bike looks like to take on such arduous terrain.
From wider tyres to longer wheelbases and even clever built-in damping systems, these bikes are just as popular with riders seeking all-day comfort as pros looking to conquer cobbled Classics such as the Tour of Flanders or Paris-Roubaix.
Here are five of the best, presented by our own cobble-loving editor in chief, Ben Delaney. Scroll below the video to check out our reviews of these rough-riding road machines or their nearest cousins.
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Trek's entry into the endurance road bike is available to the pros in three versions. The standard off-the-shelf Domane has a comfy, upright geometry; the Domane Koppenberg features full-on racing geometry; and the Domane Classics is long with an ultra-low position.
The bike's unique IsoSpeed decoupler – a pivot at the seat tube – is superb at dissipating road buzz.
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