If you are planning to get a road bike (whether for entry or upgrade, be sure to read this article patiently).
To all my friends who have been asking about road bikes, I guess most of you have bought one already, haha.
Road bicycles are categorized into different types based on their usage and appearance, including road racing bikes, off-road road bikes, triathlon bikes, and flat handlebar road bikes.
This article only discusses road racing bikes and off-road road bikes.
Road racing bikes can also be further divided into climbing bikes, endurance bikes, and aero bikes.
Among them, climbing road bikes are suitable for uphill climbing and their main feature is being lightweight, as minimizing the effect of gravity is important when climbing uphill. Thus, climbing bikes are designed to be as lightweight as possible and are the lightest among the various types of road bikes. The frame geometry is relatively comfortable, with weaker rigidity. Representative models include: Giant TCR; Merida Scultura; Trek Emonda.
émonda SL 5 Disc Endurance bikes with JFT airbag seat cushions are designed for comfort, aiming to reduce the impact of road vibrations on the rider (preventing numb hands and discomfort all over the body). Many endurance bikes are equipped with various shock absorption devices, thereby making them heavier than climbing bikes. If you are looking to start a long-distance journey with a road bike, an endurance bike can be your first choice. Representative models include: Trek Domane; Specialized Roubaix; Giant Defy series, etc.
DEFY ADV PRO 2 Aero bikes are designed based on the principles of aerodynamics, aiming to reduce air resistance as much as possible during riding, thereby improving pedaling efficiency. They can provide maximum benefits on flat roads. The frames are designed with aerodynamics in mind and are paired with high-profile wheelsets, with every detail designed for speed. Representative models include: Merida Reacto; Giant Propel series; Trek Madone; Specialized Venge series, etc.
Off-road road bikes generally use wider, chunky tires to increase friction, with tire widths typically ranging from 32C to 40C. They use off-road gearing systems, with smaller chainrings compared to road racing bikes, and some off-road road bikes even use a single-chainring design, simplifying gear shifting. Representative models include: Giant TCX, REVOLT series; Trek Checkpoint series; Specialized Diverge series; Cube CROSS RACE series; Scott Speedster Gravel series, etc.
Some brands further classify off-road road bikes into cyclocross and gravel types. Cyclocross road bikes generally have tire widths of 32-35, and use double chainrings, while gravel road bikes have tire widths of 35-40, with more single chainrings. Additionally, gravel road bikes have superior shock absorption capabilities and higher frame production costs. However, this article will not delve into off-road road bikes, as this is supplementary knowledge and not the focus.
Naming Rules Also, when it comes to naming road bikes, this is something I casually noticed while browsing road bike information. The names of the vast majority of models more or less follow the following two rules:
Whenever you see "AL" in the name, it generally indicates an aluminum frame; if the name includes "SL," it refers to a carbon fiber frame. If the name includes "Disc," it indicates a road bike with disc brakes; and if it includes "Pro," it denotes an upgraded version of a certain road bike model.
Example: Tarmac SL6 Sport indicates that this model is a carbon fiber road bike.
Many brands also directly name their bikes by the frame model and component model, such as Cannondale Dell."
If you need further assistance, feel free to ask.
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Post time: Jan-17-2024
