road bicycle
Skinny-tired two-wheeler
A road bicycle is a lightweight bike designed for paved surfaces, featuring thin tires, drop handlebars, and a frame geometry optimized for speed and efficiency.
Road bikes prioritize aerodynamics and weight savings over comfort or versatility: She trained on her road bicycle for the century ride.
Distinguished from mountain bikes, hybrids, and cruisers by their narrow profile and aggressive riding position.
- BMXOff-road trick cycling
- tandemSequential two-person arrangement
- commuterOne who travels regularly
- time trialsSolo timed competitions
- pelotonMain cycling group
racing · frame · tires · brakes · criterium · hill climbing · fork · gears · clipless pedals · Tour de France · drivetrain · carbon fiber · steel frame · pump · handlebars · touring · pedals · drop bars
road bicyclemountain bike
Bicycle for unpaved paths
off-road bike · MTB · downhill bike · trail bike · fat bike
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