The 15 Best Road Bikes of 2022

An excellent choice for a person who is only going to use a bike to get to work. This model is considered a road only conditionally. From this type of vehicles there are only caliper brakes and steering horns-handles. Alas, the steel frame has a very thick down tube, like some mountain bike. As a result, the weight of the entire structure was 13.2 kg. It is almost impossible to win with such a bike in competitions. But he is ready to withstand a 110-kilogram load. And nothing will happen to him after an unsuccessful fall.

The bike received a fairly simple saddle. If you plan to spend a lot of time on it, then in the future it is better to replace it with something softer. Savings are noticeable in terms of the number of speeds. The manufacturer decided to abandon the front derailleur. Fortunately, in the future, nothing will prevent its self-installation. As for the wheels, they have a 28-inch diameter and good workmanship. The same can be said for Shimano shifters.

One of the most affordable bikes with a classic design. The manufacturer deliberately installed a saddle decorated in brown - one would like to say that it arrived here from the 20th century. The handles of the steering wheel have a similar color. They are, of course, curved, so during a long ride you can change the position of your palms, and they will not get tired. Nothing bad can be said about the location of the brake levers - they turned out to be very long, and you can get to them literally in an instant.

Since the manufacturer needed to save money, he used a steel frame. Because of this, the weaker sex cannot lift such a bike with one hand - its weight reaches 12 kg. But on the other hand, the vehicle turned out to be very reliable, it must survive even accidental falls. As much as possible, it is ready to withstand a 100-kilogram load. Of course, there is no depreciation here, and thin tires of 28-inch wheels suggest only movement on smooth asphalt. It also has caliper brakes. They have a decent workmanship, and their presence almost does not affect the weight of the entire transport.

A curious instance, which is not afraid to go to the gravel. The fact is that 28-inch wheels, familiar to road bikes, are used here, but in this case they are wearing fairly wide tires with aggressive tread. And only the absence of a suspension fork allows you to understand that you should not stay on such a road surface for a long time. If you are moving on smooth asphalt, then you definitely will not be very tired. Even your hands, because they can be easily moved along the so-called "horns".

From mountain bikes, disc brakes came here. No doubt, they are the most reliable and durable. With them, you can not be afraid that after a few years you will have to change the wheel rims. But they made the design heavier. As a result, even with an aluminum frame and a rigid fork, this vehicle weighs approximately 12 kg.

A beautiful bike with 28-inch wheels with very thin tires. The contact patch is very small, so nothing prevents acceleration to very high speeds in a short period of time. This is facilitated by the presence of two switches, thanks to which 14 speeds are available to the cyclist. To be more precise, Shimano Tourney attachments are installed here. It is quite inexpensive, but the amateur will definitely suit.

This model is designed to ride on asphalt, and its saddle and handlebars imply a sporty fit. Unlike very budget road bikes, an aluminum frame is used here. With its use, the manufacturer managed to reduce the weight of the vehicle to 10.9 kg. Not a record, but a beginner will like this parameter too. The rims are also aluminum, they also turned out to be double-walled. This is important because the bike has caliper brakes that can cause serious damage to badly made rims.

This bike was not built to compete. This model is designed for those people who love to travel. There are many facts about this. Firstly, the vehicle received a reliable trunk with several attachment points. Secondly, the bike is ready to withstand a 120-kilogram load. Thirdly, more durable disc brakes are used here. Finally, the manufacturer endowed his creation with two switches that provide 16 speeds.

In a word, this model could easily be considered a mountain bike. In the end, those weigh about the same 15 kg. However, a rigid fork is used here, and the steering wheel is also equipped with horns. From the road models here are 28-inch wheels equipped with narrow tires. Interestingly, the product is even equipped with wings. And they do a great job (not least due to the lack of cushioning).

A nice-looking bike that was created with an eye to moving around the city. It is often used by couriers.It is in the city that you stop thinking that a fixed speed is used here. There are no switches in front or behind! And when overtaking cars standing in traffic jams, this is really convenient! Problems can only arise for residents of such cities that are built on hilly terrain.

An interesting feature of this vehicle is its steering wheel. It is curved, but not down, but up. However, the hands can rest, the wrists do not become numb, so there is no point in complaining. As well as on a fairly rigid saddle. And what kind of road bikes is it different? Here the manufacturer fights for every gram. If you are willing to put up with the greater mass of the whole structure, then put yourself a different saddle. And in this case, the scales show about 11 kg, and this is a very worthy result for such a price.

This bike has 28-inch wheels wrapped in fairly wide tires. This makes the contact patch with the ground larger, which makes it difficult to move on asphalt - you will definitely fall behind the owner of a "real" road bike. But on the other hand, at any moment you can start conquering off-road - at this time you will only complain about the lack of depreciation.

This model comes with a rear derailleur only. It offers 9 speeds, and in most cases this is quite enough. Also, the buyer will get a good saddle, which turned out to be not as hard as it happens most often. There is nothing bad to say about the steering wheel, which offers plenty of room to place your hands. Disc brakes are used to stop. Together with the tires, they affected the weight of the entire structure. But you still need to add a lot of pedals to it, which you have to buy separately.

This model can not be called a full-fledged road bike. Yes, the usual horned steering wheel is used here. The wheel diameter is 28 inches. But look at the tires. They turned out to be far from the narrowest. And a large contact patch only comes in handy when moving on gravel. And disc brakes are also not the best choice for such a bike. So it turns out that this model is designed to conquer by no means smooth asphalt.

The vehicle includes a Shimano Claris rear derailleur. He moves the chain along eight sprockets. In urban conditions, this is quite enough.As for the wheels, they are attached to bushings with industrial bearings. And here a good steel fork is implemented, which dampens small vibrations well. However, there is still no full depreciation here. Otherwise, this model would definitely not be included in our selection, since the resemblance to mountain bikes would be too great.

Many people believe that this model has the best value for money. This is actually debatable. But it is impossible not to admit that the bike catches the eye with its sporty appearance. And here a very thin top tube is already used, and therefore a person whose weight exceeds 90 kg should not sit on the vehicle. The only pity is that the mass of the whole structure still cannot be called insignificant - the scales under the bike will show quite decent 12.5 kg. And this is with caliper brakes, narrow tires and a thin saddle!

It uses 28-inch wheels. Depreciation, as you might guess, no. Driving on gravel is strictly not recommended. On asphalt, it is possible to achieve very high speeds. This is facilitated by including the rear and front derailleurs.They belong to the entry level, but this is due solely to the low cost of the vehicle. Perhaps the most confusing buyer can confuse the warranty period. In this case, it is only six months.

The creators of this bike tried to please absolutely all lovers. If you're going to hit the dirt road occasionally, you'll be fine with fairly wide tires and disc brakes. At the same time, the bike is much lighter than its mountain counterparts, so it performs well on smooth pavement. The manufacturer managed to achieve a small weight due to the frame created from carbon fiber.

A distinctive feature of this bike is the perfect operation of the two switches. Also, this model has at its disposal a direct steering wheel. Perhaps this is its main drawback. Yes, when descending on uneven surfaces, such a steering wheel allows you to quickly maneuver.However, when conquering hundreds of kilometers on ordinary asphalt, you will definitely encounter a situation where your hands will get very tired. And we wouldn't be surprised to have a suspension fork here. But the manufacturer still turned out to be reasonable. He realized that it would make the bike significantly heavier.

A very light bike. At the same time, the manufacturer did not use expensive carbon fiber, limiting himself to aluminum alloy. Just do not forget that you need to add a certain amount of hundreds of grams to the indicated weight, because the pedals are not taken into account in it - you need to buy them separately. I am glad that the bike received two derailleurs. As a result, 14 speeds can be used. And the product will also please with thin tires, thanks to which acceleration on even asphalt is carried out almost instantly.

In general, this is a road bike in the usual sense of the word. The manufacturer tried to reduce the number of spokes. Also waiting for you is a horned steering wheel, which involves many different positions of the hands. And a thin saddle means you won't really use it during competition. It is curious that the vehicle is ready to withstand a 120-kilogram load.This will please those who are planning to buy a bike in order to lose weight.

Amazing bike. It would seem that the presence of disc brakes should have had a negative impact on weight. And aluminum frames rarely make very light bikes. However, this time the Russian manufacturer has an exception to the rule. Scales under his creation will show only 9.9 kg! With such a bike, I really want to go to the next competition!

This model includes two switches. In total, they allow you to use 16 speeds. For a road bike, almost the maximum parameter. Also, a well-implemented steering wheel is used here. Hands with it practically do not get tired, especially if you raise the saddle to the correct height. It is difficult to make a complaint about tires. They are geared towards moving on smooth asphalt, in which case you can expect the fastest possible acceleration. But on gravel with such wheels it is better not to go.

Pretty light road bike. Of course, it could weigh even less if the aluminum frame were replaced with carbon. But then the price tag would be much higher. It is interesting that the Russian manufacturer did not try to reduce weight due to brakes, endowing his creation with “discs” familiar to some mountain models. As for the 28-inch wheels, they are shod, as expected, in very narrow tires. In the case of this model, they are made by Schwalbe.

This bike does not have a front derailleur. But here is the back. The chain in the case of him moves along 11 stars! More specifically, the manufacturer installed a Sram Apex 1 Long Cage derailleur. And it is also noticeable that he saved on the pedals - they are made of not very reliable plastic. However, usually bikes of this class are delivered without them at all, so we won’t complain.

It looks like this bike rides like it's on rails. It turned out to be extremely light, and therefore its overclocking does not require any serious effort. It also has excellent aerodynamics. In particular, even hydraulic pipes and cables do not resist oncoming air. This is because they are hidden inside the frame.

Of course, elite attachments are used here. The manufacturer also introduced an 86 mm bottom bracket. This is partly what contributed to the increase in torsional rigidity of the frame. In the case of brittle carbon, this is very important. Also noteworthy are the short chainstays. With them, almost all your efforts from pedaling will turn into power. In a word, the design of the bicycle assumes high efficiency.

A great bike with top-end attachments. Only the best ingredients! An ideal steering wheel with very long “horns”. And, of course, the carbon fiber from which the frame and even the seatpost are made! It is curious that the manufacturer did not abandon disc brakes. And even with them, the weight of the entire structure does not exceed 8.6 kg!

This bike is available in several versions, differing in color and frame size. By default, the product comes with 28-inch wheels, the tires of which have a fairly aggressive tread. This means that you will not slide on the road in case of a collision with a puddle or sand. And do not forget that the pedals will not be found in the kit. You are expected to match them to your contact shoes.