Road Bikes

Road racing bikes are designed and manufactured with speed as a priority. Road racing bicycles are used by both professional racing cyclists as well as every day cyclists and commuters. Road racing bicycles promote efficiency on a tarmac surface with thin tyres, high gears and drop handlebars.

If you are a female cyclist looking to buy a road racing bike it is essential that you find womens specific road bikes. The geometry of the road bike will have been designed to suit the female form, taking into account women's typically lighter weight, shorter arms and torso and overall smaller body size. This will not only increase comfort, but will also increase speed as the bike will force your body into a more efficient position. It is essential that road racing bikes are light. As a result many are made with a carbon frame to decrease weight. This means that the bicycle is easier for women to handle and will also increase speed.

When choosing a women's racing bike you will need to consider the shape of your body. Some women's bicycles have features such as smaller handlebars and a wider saddle. Making sure you have a good fit is vital to good performance on your bike. You can find many ladies road racing bikes online. Top road racing bike brands include Orca, Scott and Avanti amongst others. Well known brands are likely to have invested more money in research and development ensuring the bike has the latest technology and an aerodynamic style.