Foldable Bikes Party: Best road bike 2016

Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Best road bike 2016 – how to choose

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Choices abound for road bikes in 2016, and this guide will help you select the best road bike for you.

Road bikes fall into two general categories: race and endurance. Race bikes put the rider’s torso in a lower, more aerodynamic position, and have steeper angles for quick handling.

Endurance bikes position the rider more upright, and the frame angles are a little more relaxed for confidence-inducing stability. In both categories, expect to pay between £500 and £700 for a quality entry-level machine.

The best way to learn the difference between the two is to ride both, either through test rides at an event or a shop, or by borrowing a bike from a friend.

As with any product, bikes come in good/better/best levels. The main points of difference are the frame materials (aluminum bikes are cheaper; carbon fiber frames are lighter but more expensive), the parts (strong, light, cheap – pick two) and the wheels (see previous parenthetical).

Bike fit is critical. A budget machine that fits you like a glove will feel and handle much better than an ill-fitting superbike. While most brands have bike fit charts on their websites, it’s vital to just go sit on the thing if you are new to cycling. Once you learn your measurements you can shop off of charts; in the meantime, try on bikes like shoes.