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When deciding to buy a road bike, you should be really sure. At STATERA, we understand the needs and expectations of sporty road cyclists. Our mission is to offer you the best road bikes on the market, characterised by performance, quality and innovation. With our selection of the highest quality road bike brands and models, we offer you the opportunity to find your dream bike that will accompany you for years to come.
What features do road bikes have?
Road bikes are characterised by a number of unique features that clearly set them apart from other bikes. These include:
- Low weight: Road bikes are the result of lightweight engineering. Every gram counts to make the riding experience even faster both uphill and on the flat. A lightweight frame and high-quality lightweight components ensure effortless progress.
- Aerodynamics: The aerodynamic shape of the frame, fork and other components minimises air resistance. This means more speed with less effort. Racing engineers are constantly working on the further development of aerodynamic shapes
- Relatively narrow tyres: Narrow tyres reduce rolling resistance and provide maximum contact with the road. The result is a smooth and efficient ride. Where 21mm tyres were used in the past, the trend today is towards slightly wider tyres (28-30mm). This is possible thanks to the latest tyre technologies, which enable comfortable and faster rolling with lower air pressure.
- Drop-bar handlebars: Probably the biggest feature of a road bike. The drop-bar handlebars offer different grip positions to optimise your position on the bike and therefore also the aerodynamics. This allows you to adapt to different conditions and routes.
Women's road bikes
Women's road bikes are specially tailored to the needs and genetic differences of female road cyclists. With optimised frame geometry and an ergonomic saddle, they offer a high level of comfort and a more suitable riding experience for women.
Men's road bikes
Men's road bikes are for those who seek high performance, challenges and speed. We offer different models that cover a wide range of uses from beginners to professionals. Our brands offer racing bikes with maximum precision and stability at low weight for these requirements.
Technical questions and requirements for road bikes
Choosing the right road bike requires some technical considerations regarding your personal requirements. Here are some questions you should consider:
Which groupsets are popular for road bikes?
The choice of groupset has a significant impact on your shifting experience This is where the biggest noticeable differences in road bikes can be found. Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo are the best-known brands that offer different shifting experiences. A test ride is usually the best way to find out your shifting preferences and make the right choice of groupset.
Carbon or aluminium road bike?
Carbon frames offer excellent stiffness and low weight, while aluminium frames are cheaper and still offer solid performance. Here too, it depends on the customer's requirements. Is a lower weight with higher stiffness decisive for your area of use to invest more in a carbon frame? You should ask and answer this question before choosing your dream road bike.
Disc brakes or block brakes?
The original block brake has been a rarity in road cycling for some years now. Although they also offer some positive aspects compared to disc brakes, disc brakes have established themselves in international professional sport. Disc brakes offer improved braking performance, especially in bad weather, whereas block brakes are somewhat lighter and more aerodynamic. However, the braking performance of block brakes decreases significantly on long descents or in bad weather.
What are the differences between the wheels?
Wheels vary in terms of weight, profile and material. Carbon wheels can be built lighter and higher. This gives the rider the advantage of improved aerodynamics and high stiffness combined with low weight.
How heavy is a good road bike?
A good road bike usually weighs between 7 and 9 kg, which represents an optimum balance between weight and stability. The lower limit set by the UCI is 6.8kg. This is to ensure that racing bikes remain stable and that manufacturers do not compromise on safety.
How much do I have to spend on a good road bike?
The answer to this question is very flexible. Prices for entry-level road bikes can start at €1000 and go up to well over €10,000 for high-end models, with prices for road bikes very much depending on the desired equipment.
High-quality materials such as carbon on all components naturally significantly improve the performance and weight of a road bike, but also lead to a higher price. The gear groups also make a difference here.
As a road cyclist, you need to ask yourself which components are important to you, what features the road bike should have and what you want to spend on a road bike. We have divided our road bikes into categories for you:
Buy a road bike from STATERA
When you're ready to find your perfect road bike, our customer support team is ready to help you choose the right model. There are different types of road bikes to suit different riding styles:
- Classic road bike: Ideal for road racing and fast rides.
- Gravel bike: For adventures on different surfaces.
- Cyclocross bike: Ideal for off-road adventures and mud races.
- Aero road bike: Maximum aerodynamics for speed junkies.
- Triathlon or time trial bike: Specially designed for time trials and triathlon races.
- E-road bike: Road bike with assisted e-drive