Best Road Bikes (Midrange)
Expertise Provided By: “Bicycling” Magazine
Although $1,750 to $2,900 is a lot to pay for a bike, it’s considerably cheaper than the top-end machines the pros ride in the Tour de France. For the best mix of professional features at a more affordable price, here are five worthy road warriors.
Felt F5
Race bike features with a more comfortable ride due to a more flexible seal tube and post. $2,299
Raleigh Carbon Revenio 1
Comfort for any recreational rider ranging over surfaces from smooth to rough. $2,000
Blue Anxino EX
New model is the lowest price carbon bike in the Axino stable. Well-balanced with a number of top-end features. $2,900
Giant Defy Composite 1
Quick and comfortable carbon frame bike with tubeless wheels that provide a smoother ride, better traction, and more protection against flats. $2,400
Specialized Allez Comp 105 Compact
Reminiscent of the Allez Comp Tarmac SL3 that captured the 2010 Tour de France. Aluminum bikes outperforms many carbon-frame bikes in this price range. $1,750