The professional road racing bikes of today stand in stark contrast to the cycles ridden by children, commuters and even mountain, leisure and touring bikes. These are the fighter jets of the bike world, so each component is made as light as possible without compromising on key factors such as strength and aerodynamics.
Trek Madone
Commitment and leadership have led the Trek Madone to the top spot in nine of the last 11 Tour de France victories. Lance Armstrong says that "the Madone is by far the best bike I have ever thrown my leg across. There have been new ideas integrated into this bike. The look, feel, the sounds it makes, this is next generation stuff." The Trek Madone 6 Series is known for being light, responsive and versatile.
Giant TCR Advanced
The Giant TCR Advanced might be ideal if you are looking to climb, sprint and make it to the front faster. According to a review in "Bicycling," "The TCR Advanced is no charity ride cruiser. It is one of few bikes responsive, stiff and light enough to satisfy the demands of top pro racers and forgiving enough for those of us who don't earn a paycheck in the peloton."
Specialized Roubaix S Works
According to Bike Radar, "the Specialized Roubaix S Works sits at the top of what Specialized calls their Endurance Road Range, and it comes with pro race wins to its name and a proven reputation for comfort." The bike created the endurance road category and is geared toward being a smoother and faster ride. Road Bike Review reports, "The Roubaix responds immediately, and never flexes or twists. You can put the power down when you want, and at the same time, not get catapulted off of the saddle going over bumps and cracks while riding."
Litespeed Archon Ti
The Litespeed Archon Ti was engineered with the help of NASA to produce a very rigid and technologically advanced titanium bike. The bike offers just the right balance of pure strength, durability and performance. Litespeed says the Archon Ti is "the most rigid and technologically advanced titanium bike ever produced."
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