Best Road Bikes

Best Road Bikes

Mekk Pinerolo AL ZR Road Bike Review

Can The Value Mekk Pinerolo AL ZR Provide A Good Entry Point Into Road Biking?

Mekk Pinerolo AL ZR Road BikeAnybody looking for their first road bike will be attracted to the Mekk Pinerolo AL ZR Road Bike for its low cost and key names in the specification.

A light weight and a reliable performance on the road are the key promises here and this is ensured with the use of the alloy single butted tubing frame, 7000c Saturae wheelset, Continental Ultra Sport II 700x23C tyres and plenty of other features.

This Mekk bike was given a rating of 4/5 by Cycling Plus, suggesting that there is plenty to enjoy but perhaps also some small flaws holding it back. Do buyers agree with this assessment or are they more inclined to give it 5 stars?

[Read more…]

GT Grade AL Road Bike – Unconstrained

How is The “Unconstrained” GT Grade AL 105 Road Bike Helping Road Riders Rebel?

GT Grade AL Road Bike

With a specification including plenty of Shimano components, an alloy hydroformed frame and hydraulic disc brakes, the GT Grade AL 105 Road Bike already looks like a good option; however, it also claims to have some tricks up its sleeves to stand out from the crowd.

In the description from GT, they talk about a model that is “unconstrained” by guidelines on road bikes and is for “the kind of road rider who rebels against what road riding should be”. How is this bike going against the rules and, more importantly, are road bikers impressed with this approach?

[Read more…]

Boardman CX Comp Bike Review

Can The Boardman CX Comp Road Bike Really Handle Every Terrain With Ease?

Boardman CX Comp Bike 2014

The Boardman CX Comp Bike is an interesting prospect for riders that do not like to limit themselves to one terrain because it has a great specification and the designers claim it is incredibly versatile.

Among the numerous components that highlight its potential for mountain biking and road cycling are the STI Gear Shifters, FSA Velo Compact 50/34t Chainset and Boardman’s signature E4P finishing kit Shimano Sora. Boardman tease prospective buyers with this statement: “On-road, Off-road, Touring, Road Riding… it’s your choice”. This is an attractive idea but have buyers found it to be true?

[Read more…]

Moser Speed Sora Road Bike Review

Is The Moser Bike Speed Sora More Than Just A Low-End Bike For Winter?

Moser Bikes Speed Sora

The Moser Speed Sora Road Bike is a unisex, 18 gear model that has gotten a lot of attention for its potential on the road. Many buyers have viewed this bike as the ideal winter trainer or entry level road bike, something to keep them active when they can’t use their usual model or that will be a great training bike for their children.

However, the promise of “fast acceleration, agile cornering and smooth rolling characteristics” suggests that this could be more than just a second-rate alternative.

[Read more…]

Pages