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A road bike is a bicycle that is used on just the road, not on racing tracks, rough terrain, and definitely not for competitive cycling. These are just your standard bikes and there are so many of them on the market today. So many, in fact, that you may not know how to pick a cheap road bike. Before you start hunting for your next bike, take into consideration these features. They will help you pick your road bike.
Speeds: Yes, these bikes are just for the road, but the speeds play a huge part in what you are using your bike for. If you’re using it just to ride around town, then you won’t need more than a few.
Wheels: When talking about the wheel size, we are referring to the tube size. The tube size is like a car tire size, the bigger the size, the bigger the wheel. So, depending on how big or small you want your wheel to be, check the tube size.
Frame: What do you want the frame to be made from? This is an important question to ask because it can determine how durable it is and how long it’s going to last. Steel is also heavier than aluminum, so consider that for weight as well.
Color: Color is more of a preference to the user rather than something you would look for. However, some bikes don’t come with color options. So if you want some options, consider a bike that allows you to choose the color scheme.
Assembly Required: Let’s face it, not everybody wants to sit down for three, four, or five hours assembling their bike. Some may want it done for them. So consider whether or not it comes assembled if you want to save yourself some hassle.
Shimano Parts: When you see a bike that says it’s “Shimano Equipped” it usually means that it’s a more affordable bike. This means that the bike will generally have only some Shimano parts and they are usually less expensive.
Now we have gotten down to the good stuff, the road bike reviews. As part of our road bike buying guide, we have tracked down and located ten of the best road bikes there are at all different price ranges and from a variety of manufacturers. If you are ready to pick out your next bicycle, whether for sport or for fun, check out the list. In a hurry? Check out our top pick at number one and our budget pick at number two.
Heather Patton
Expert Researcher and Writer
Heather Patton is a lead researcher and writer at GeekWrapped. She has been creating high-quality content for over a decade and covers home, lifestyle, beauty, fashion products and more.
Article last updated on:
September 30, 2019
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