Road bikes are very popular for commuting, training exercising and for touring. Lance Armstrong and Trek have been leaders in the road bike sector for some time now with the legendary wins at the Tour De France. Tour Cycling and Road biking is one of the fastest growing sports and these bicycles can be ridden by cycle enthusiasts of all ages. Other leading brands include Cannondale, Bianchi, Giant, Specialized, Raleigh and more. There are also many lesser known companies who make quality road bikes, such as Van Dessel Sports, GMC and KHS.


The Trek Madone is top end bike on the road bike market, with near perfect ratings from various publications. It includes high-end Shimano Dura-Ace components, is lightweight at under 16 pounds, and is almost identical to Lance Armstrong’s bike. Top-end road bikes can be priced well into the thousands of dollars. Dozens of titanium bicycles are available, from Litespeed and others that are just as expensive as the Trek Madone. You can also purchase custom road bikes that are made to order and are sized to your exact measurements. You can create your personalized dream bike by choosing a frame from a top manufacturer such as Colnago or Seven, add a drivetrain from another brand, handlebars from another, and on and on. The number one dream bike as rated by Bicycling Magazine is a $9,000 Serrotta. Road bicycle reviews are an excellent way to learn more about specific makes and models.