How to choose a road bike: Your ultimate buying guide
Discover everything our experts know about how to choose your next road bike, all in one comprehensive guide. We’ll explore different types of road bikes, explain how to find the perfect model for how you ride, and invest in a bike that you’ll love, season after season, year after year.
Thomas Walker
Published: May 14, 2025
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About the authorThomas Walker
Originally from the UK and now happily settled in Bonn, Germany, Tom spends most of his time chasing gravel routes, learning new languages, and getting slightly lost in the process – usually aboard his trusty Grand Canyon. When he's not on two wheels, you’ll probably find him strumming a guitar (with enthusiasm, if not precision), heading to a local indie or pop punk show, or out for a run through the forest.
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