Best road bike on Reddit
162 reviews from r/cycling, r/ladycyclists, r/whichbike and 9 more subreddits
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#1
Trek
4.5
(33)
"I freaking love that bike."
"Trek sometimes makes road bikes in very small sizes."
"I found my Trek Checkpoint to be great."
"Also, Trek Domane is a good choice as it has an Endurance geometry."
"I picked up a used Domane SL5 for £1500 last year."
"I love my Trek Checkpoint."
"I love my Trek Checkpoint."
"Trek Emonda ❤️"
"Most pros recommend it as a beginner roadbike."
"Several TREK Domane models come in a 44. Should fit you fine."
#2
Specialized
4.6
(17)
"Specialized Roubaix ia best! I miss my 2012 Specialized roubaix."
"You can probably find a used Specialized Tarmac SL6 or Sl7 with DI2."
"Bike 1 - 2004ish specialized allez with carbon front fork."
"Specialized Allez E5 comes in a 44cm w/ 700c wheels."
"I am 5’0” and ride a 2019 Specialized Ruby in 48 frame size."
"Specialized makes the Diverge E5 gravel bike down to a 44."
"Yeah, I highly recommend."
"Get a Specialized Roubaix or Trek Domane."
"I ride a specialized Roubaix and really like the bike. Comfortable and I use it on 30-50 mile rides all the time."
"Perfect endurance bike. Easily available for little money."
#3
Giant
4.4
(17)
"Giant defy is a great all around bike."
"I went with Giant TCR advanced Pro 0, with carbon wheels, ultegra di2."
"My Giant Defy 2 is wonderful."
"I suggest getting trek domane al series .. its avail on different speed (depende sa budget) most pros recommend it as a beginner roadbike."
"Giant Defy with carbon wheels. Great value, runs 38mm tires, tubeless/hookless wheels."
"Giant defy hands down."
"I've been very happy with my GIANT Contend 3, which I bought back in 2018."
"I love performance, but I love my money more."
"Giants full carbon TCR/ Defys with 105 groupset are generally around 3K new."
"My ride is a Giant, purely because they give you a bit more bang for your buck."
#4
Cannondale
4.3
(15)
"I suggest getting trek domane al series .. its avail on different speed (depende sa budget) most pros recommend it as a beginner roadbike."
"Cannondale is the best and it’s not even close."
"For some reason I love the Cannondale CAAD13, I've put it through a lot of abuse both on and off road and it practically never failed me."
"I’m very pro Cannondale, I have a first year all carbon SuperX and have had CAAD 9 and CAAD 10 in the past. The Topstone would be a solid choice."
"Get decent components that fit your budget and you will be set."
"XS Cannondale Synapse with some slight mods, if needed."
"Can look for Cannondale caad 10, caad 12, trek emonda sl although those are racier geometries."
"One other one they came across is a 2019 Cannondale CAAD 12. Same price and has 105. Worth considering or others are better?"
"One other one they came across is a 2019 Cannondale CAAD 12."
"Lauf and Canyon have good value for money endurance bikes."
#5
Canyon
4.5
(14)
"I LOVE this bike."
"My current main bike is a 3XS Canyon Endurace and I love it, even with me procrastinating getting a proper fit."
"For the value, I'd recommend a Canyon. The best bang for your buck."
"If I had my pick I’d probably get a canyon."
"The Canyon Endurace is your best bet. The value on them is insane."
"The Aeroad had almost become an all-around bike for pros who use it even on some climbing stages."
"I went with a Canyon Endurace AL 105 and I absolutely love it."
"Canyon offer a 3XS in various iterations."
"Canyon have road bikes that go to XXXS I believe - however, the smaller sizes run 650c wheels."
"If you want value, look at Canyon or maybe Polygon."
#6
Decathlon
3.9
(8)
"Check Decathlon entry level road bikes. TRIBAN RC 500 or 520."
"For the price and its component sulit sya."
"I would persuade you to get the slightly more expensive one with the shifters on the hoods like the RC520."
"If you live in Europe, Decathlon’s triban series is pretty decent and affordable."
"Decathlon is a good entry point if they are in your area, options for every budget."
"At that budget I'd also look at Decathlon's Triban line, they're good value."
"I can recommend the Decathlon Triban (VanRyzel) RC100 around 350€."
"Look at decathlon bikes."
#7
Triban
4.2
(5)
"Get a triban rc520 brand new from decathlon."
"Triban RC 500."
"Triban RC120 - check out an ex pro rider's opinion on youtube"
"I've read good things about the Triban RC500 for the price."
"RC 120 is better among your suggestions."
#8
Liv
4.8
(4)
"I am 5’2” and have an xxs Liv Avail."
"I’m a 5’0 lady human and my Liv road bike is xs."
"Liv make some excellent XS bikes too, with short reach touchpoints which is great!"
"Look for road bikes sized XS or 44-48cm."
#9
Polygon
4.3
(4)
"The Polygon and it's not even close."
"But I would go for that polygon, it is more current."
"Polygon Zeta 2 is one example at about $700."
"Alternatives include Giant Contend 3, Giant SCR, Polygon S2."
#10
Road Bike
5.0
(3)
"Road bikes are usually lighter and more efficient for longer rides."
"Yes, get a road bike. Such a great cardio workout."
"A road bike is much more fun on the road than a mountain bike is on the road."
#11
Boardman
4.7
(3)
"Boardman is best out of those three by miles."
"Agreed with others, the Boardman comes with notably better kit."
"The Boardman has the best group set out of the three by a country mile."
#12
Scott
4.3
(3)
"My experience with both, they are too good."
"The Scott for the carbon frame and the polygon for the modern gearset and brakes."
"Go with the Scott."
#13
Merida
5.0
(2)
"I suggest getting trek domane al series .. its avail on different speed (depende sa budget) most pros recommend it as a beginner roadbike."
"Best bang for your buck in Europe considering the equipment specs you get."
#14
Cervelo
5.0
(2)
"I’m 5’3” and I got very lucky to find a 48cm Cervelo - perfect fit."
"I raced on a gravel bike (Cervelo Aspero) for my first 7x 70.3."
#15
Lauf
4.5
(2)
"Look at the Lauf Uthald. Emphasis on comfort and their pricing is better than any new bike you’ll find from larger retailers."
"If you want a smashing deal on a SRAM equipped road bike, you need to look at the Lauf Uthald."
#16
Gravel Bike
4.5
(2)
"Another vote for gravel here. I use mine for everything."
"I'd go for a gravel bike."
#17
Shimano
4.0
(2)
"Honestly, look for anything with Shimano 105."
"Yeah, unless you plan on racing I think buying anything better than shimano 105 is nuts."
#18
Terry
5.0
(1)
"Check out Terry bikes! They're designed specifically to accommodate small sizes without impacting geometry."
#19
Argon 18
5.0
(1)
"It's perfect."
#20
Fuji
5.0
(1)
"I ended up buying a Fuji feather track bike right before spring and it’s been such a blast."
#21
Orbea
5.0
(1)
"Ive heard good things about Orbea coming in xs and being good."
#22
Woom
5.0
(1)
"[Woom 5](https://www.woombikes.pl/products/5)"
#23
Frog
5.0
(1)
"[A Frog 67](https://www.frogbikes.com/en_PL/frog-67-road-l-fr67.html) would be perfectly sized for you."
#24
All City
5.0
(1)
"I'd go for a Midnight Special in Lilac, and think about a fork upgrade in the future."
#25
Cube
5.0
(1)
"I think Cube Agree is best value bike on the market today."
#26
Bianchi
5.0
(1)
"I got a bianchi via nirone 7 for $800CAD. It has been a fantastic bike!"
#27
Fezzari
5.0
(1)
"And finally got a fezzari shafer with 45mm tires last week which is uber comfortable to me."
#28
Brodie
4.0
(1)
"I love my Brodie Ronin in XS !! The stand over height is pretty high and a bit of a stretch for me, but... it felt like a dream."
#29
BMC
4.0
(1)
"I am 5'3" and ride a 48cm BMC RoadMachine."
#30
GIANT
4.0
(1)
"If you have a GIANT store near you, check out their LIV brand."
#31
Marin
4.0
(1)
"I recommend Marin four corners bike."
#32
Ridley
4.0
(1)
"She is currently riding a Ridley Fenix SL, but it's not completely optimal size for her but it works."
#33
Pinarello
4.0
(1)
"I also have a 43cm Pinarello Dogma, i'm a bit more stretched out on it but also feels more aero."
#34
SAVA
4.0
(1)
"SAVA and KOOTU both have road bikes for 5 foot little person, most of which come in 44cm sizes."
#35
Vitus
4.0
(1)
"For an average road bike I'd say about £800."
#36
Head
4.0
(1)
"Head PAVA for a budget option."
#37
Van Rysel
4.0
(1)
"With Shimano Tiagra it’s at about 1600€."
#38
Wilier
4.0
(1)
"I ride a Wilier Montegrappa Tiagra costing 700€ and it such a reliable and easy to maintain bike."
#39
Ritchey
4.0
(1)
"Or if the budget would fit, I'd be eyeing a Swiss Cross, currently $1400 for a frame."
#40
Surly
4.0
(1)
"Just get a gravel bike that has aggressive road like geometry, like the surly midnight special."
#41
GT
4.0
(1)
"Might I suggest an entry level gravel bike instead? I use a GT Grade Comp as my one bike for all applications."
#42
Aluminum Frame
4.0
(1)
"For 1400 you could get a decent aluminum frame road bike."
#43
Bulls
4.0
(1)
"I recently bought myself a Bulls Harrier Disc 2 , which is a German brand, and I'm quite pleased with it."
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