Road Bike Reviews
Tifosi Scalare 105 Disc
The Scalare is Tifosi's ultimate endurance carbon fibre road bike but with the feel and benefits normally only associated with many higher-end models. Whether you are an all-day sportive rider or entering your first amateur race, the Scalare will be your perfect partner.
Read Review | 15th Jul 2022
Cannondale Synapse
The new Synapse blurs the line between endurance road and gravel categories. This bike also debuts Smart Sense, a partnership with Lezyne and Garmin. Smart sense integrates lights and radar to create a digital ecosystem.
Read Review | 18th Jan 2021
Boardman SLR 9.4 Disc
Taking top honours in the Cycling Plus and Bike Radar Bike of the Year contest, the Boardman SLR 9.4 Disc is an accomplished road bike that performs well at every level.
Read Review | 12th May 2021
Specialized Aethos
By not focusing on racing the Specialized Aethos breaks some of the unwritten rules of the road but delivers that pure riding experience that every cyclist dreams of.
Read Review | 8th October 2020
Orbea Avant
Conquer Any Road. With its fatigue reducing geometry and energy efficient design the new Avant is perfect for any rider who is learning to love cycling.
Read Review | 30th July 2020
Specialized Tarmac 2021
The Fastest Ever Tarmac. The all-new SL7 frame features advanced tube profiles to make it more rapid than ever. All models are full carbon, use disc brakes and retain that classic Tarmac feel.
Read Review | 29th July 2020
Orbea Orca 2021
With race and endurance configurations sharing the same lightweight frame, the Orca could be that one bike for every road ride. Orca is the choice of stylish riders who demand the lightest bike with the best combination of technologies and flexible ergonomics.
Read Review | 22nd July 2020
Boardman SLR 8.9 2021
Offering the perfect platform for all-round road riding the SLR 8.9 combines speed and efficiency with a smooth rolling ride. Featuring a new frame, fork and groupset this versatile bike delivers impressive performance on the road.
Read Review | 15th July 2020
Giant Defy Advanced
The Giant Defy Advanced combines a smooth ride and comfortable riding position with immediate power transfer. The Defy Advanced is built to take on the likes of the Paris-Roubaix classic road race, with its rough cobbled sections, so makes a fine bike for uneven and difficult roads.
Read Review | 4th November 2019
Merida Scultura
Offering the speed and handling you would expect from a World Tour road race machine, the Merida Scultura is a bike for those who like to ride fast as they rack up the miles.
Read Review | 3rd Jan 2019
Giant TCR Advanced
The Giant TCR Advanced is a thoroughly modern, yet classic road race bike that combines raw speed with impeccable handling characteristics. Each model in the range features a carbon composite frame that offers impressive levels of lateral stiffness.
Read Review | 8th November 2019
Giant Contend
The Contend is Giant’s entry-level road bike that combines great performance with incredible value for money. Designed for all-round riding, the Giant Contend we review here combines the comfortable riding position of an endurance bike with the nimble handling of a road racer.
Read Review | 25th October 2019
Cannondale CAAD Optimo
The Cannondale CAAD Optimo reviewed here takes many benefits seen on the higher tier CAAD 13 and carries them into this entry-level race bike.
Cannondale has a long history of crafting high-quality aluminium race bikes. The Optimo offers a budget-friendly route into this world of race bikes.
Read Review | 17th Sept 2019
Specialized Roubaix
Named after the gruelling Paris-Roubaix road race the Specialized Roubaix is designed to offer a smooth, fast and efficient ride over any road surface, including the very roughest.
Read Review | 24th April 2019
Cannondale CAAD13
Taking their alloy frame building prowess to the next level the CAAD13 is Cannondales most advanced aluminium bike. True race machines these bikes have the same geometry as the Super Six EVO with a ride quality to rival carbon.
Read Review | 29th August 2019
Cannondale SuperSix Evo
Cannondale's SuperSix has long been part of the American brand's stable of fast road race bikes. This newest version of the venerable race bike gives a nod to aerodynamic tubing, claiming to be faster than ever.
Read Review | 9th August 2019
Cannondale System Six
The SystemSix is Cannondale’s brand-new aero road bike that is built for speed in real world cycling conditions.
Read Review | 2nd April 2019
Merida Reacto
Faster, lighter and comfier, the Merida Reacto range of bikes that we review here has been completely redesigned for 2018.
Read Review | 3rd January 2019
Giant Propel Advanced
Refined over the years, Giant’s Propel range of aero road bikes stands as some of the best and fastest bikes around. Used by professional road racers and even triathlon competitors, the Giant Propel is a versatile and capable bike that craves speed.
Read Review | 2nd Jan 2019
Cannondale Synapse Carbon
Cannondale’s latest carbon endurance road bike, the Synapse Carbon, features a whole new frame for 2018. The Synapse has a sportive focus, with a taller handlebar height and more relaxed geometry.
Read Review | 17th December 2018
Cannondale CAAD12
With its race geometry and disc brake options the CAAD12 is ideal for winter training, as well as racing and rapid weekend cycling. The most advanced aluminium bike Cannondale has ever made.
Read Review | 17th December 2018
Specialized Allez
Showcasing the capabilities of alloy framed road bikes the Allez range includes capable all-rounders and ultra-stiff race rockets. The Specialized Allez is the go to road race bike for new and experienced riders
Read Review | 30th November 2018
Cube Attain
Combining comfort and efficiency with a racing spirit, the Cube Attain is ideal for all sorts of road riding; from long distance adventures and Sportives, to the daily commute and after-work blasts with your buddies.
Read Review | 26th November 2018
Felt AR
Developed in the wind tunnel and race tested at the very highest level, the Felt AR is stiff where it needs to be for efficient power transfer and predictable handling characteristics.
Read Review | 5th May 2017