Carbon Road Bikes
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There’s something magical about being on a road bike when the road ahead of you is open, there is no one else on the road, and you’ve got space to think and push yourself in ways you never thought you could.
Road cycling is arguably the most nostalgic type of riding and draws millions of cyclists to the sport every year. If you’ve ever watched the Tour De France or Giro d’Italia, you’ll witness the ultimate test of what the human body can do. Road cycling can put your body and mind in places that will test your grit and your endurance in ways that very few other sports can.
Cycling on the road can be as hard or as easy as you want it to be, and people are drawn to road cycling for different reasons.
The ability to rediscover roads forgotten or watch the sunrise while clipped into your road bike – will give you satisfaction that few understand... Road cycling is a sport that can be enjoyed in a group, as well as on your own. There are, of course, safety precautions that should be taken if riding solo, but the benefits can’t be denied.
When starting out your road cycling journey, there are a couple of key factors you need to consider before taking the plunge and buying your new road bike.
Rider fit and comfort are THE most important factors, and no matter how good the deals you may find, if you buy the wrong size bike, your riding is going to suffer. Incorrect sizing can lead to reduced comfort and potentially lead to injury. Bike sizing is normally Small, Medium or Large, etc, and is based on the height of your leg inseam.
The type of riding you intend to do will also determine the geometry you should be looking at when looking for road bicycles for sale online or in-store. Geometry is normally split into endurance (more comfortable upright position) or aero/race geometry (longer reach and more aggressive setup)
Frame composition is the next aspect you’ll need to consider, and there are two types of frames that offer varying degrees of stiffness and durability. Alloy is the most common and offers the advantages of durability and value for money!
For those looking to buy a more advanced road bike, Carbon frames offer more stiffness, which results in increased power transfer, lighter frame weight. Carbon Frames come in at a higher price point, even when on sale!
The last thing that one needs to carefully consider when looking at road bikes on sale is the type of road bike and, ultimately, the type of riding you plan to do.
Whether you plan to get a road bike for racing / aero and ultimately competitive use. Or a lightweight bike engineered for climbing, or more popular endurance bikes that are most comfortable for long distances with geometry that absorbs road shock, the last in the lineup is the latest addition to “road cycling”, being those of Gravel bikes.
Whatever your goals and ambitions are for road cycling, whether you want to tackle a double century or your first 10km road ride, we are ready to help you ride further, faster and more comfortably.
If you’re looking to get into road cycling and are finding yourself looking at road bikes for sale, it might be time to head to your nearest Cycle Lab store and chat to one of our friendly sales consultants to learn more about which road bike is going to best suit your needs.
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