Road bikes are designed to be fast and efficient, with dropped handlebars for that perfect racing position. Light alloy frames and narrow tyres increase the speed potential, and make these bikes ideal for road racing.
Entry level - from £250
Entry-level road bikes give excellent value for money, with alloy frames and STI gear levers.
Bike pictured: Giant Defy 4
Enthusiast - from £550
Enthusiast's road bikes offer lighter frames and better components for a faster ride, and improved features such as carbon forks.
Bike pictured: Giant TCR Composite 3
Straight Handlebar - from £450
These straight handlebar road bikes offer the same performance as standard road bikes, but give a more comfortable riding position. Ideal for the enthusiast rider who commutes to work daily.
Bike pictured: Giant Rapid 3
Competition grade - from £899.99 to £10,000
Made from the lightest and best components in the world, competition road bikes are in a class of their own.
Bike pictured: Giant TCR Advanced SL Rabobank