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Road Bikes

Our road bike collection features performance carbon race bikes, comfortable endurance bikes, and aero road bikes built for speed.

Shop from trusted brands like Giant, Orbea and Cannondale. All backed by expert advice and local Melbourne support.

Not sure which road bike suits you best?

Our team will help you pick the right fit, frame geometry and spec for how and where you ride. Whether you’re new to road cycling or upgrading to your dream bike, we’ll get you rolling on Melbourne’s roads and beyond.

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Race Bikes

Examples of Race bikes are the Giant TCR, Liv Langma (women’s) or Cannondale SuperSix.

Character traits of TCR, Langma and SuperSix include being extremely lightweight, fast and responsive.

They reward aggressive riders who like to play offence.

And they are best ridden under someone who has at least a year of experience on road bikes; so some conditioning and base level fitness is required to join the TCR, Langma and SuperSix tribes.

Note that Giant has 3 types of TCR and Langma road bikes:

  • TCR Advanced / Langma Advanced
  • TCR Advanced Pro / Langma Advanced Pro
  • TCR Advanced SL / Langma Advanced SL

And the Cannondale SuperSix has the EVO, Hi-Mod and now Lab71.

Side note:

Giant uses the word “Advanced” to indicate that this model uses a carbon frame. Don’t see Advanced? Then it’s an aluminium frame.

Endurance road bikes

The Giant Defy and Cannondale Synapse road bikes are designed to dominate this category.

Endurance road bikes have character traits like modern SUVs; stable, comfortable, calm handling and super-grounded on fast descents.

The polar opposite of the race bikes below.

Plus, the ergonomics (the way you sit on the bike) are different too.

  • The handlebars are closer to you and they’re higher up. Your torso angle is more relaxed because you sit slightly more upright.

Endurance road bikes will appeal to riders who:

  • Aren’t as flexible and want to be as comfortable as possible.
  • Aren’t used to the handling of a road bike and want the handling to be calm and predictable.

Aero road bikes

Examples of aero road bikes include:

These road bikes have a huge engineering & design focus on minimising drag.

Their frame silhouettes consist of deep sections which also contribute to their slightly heavier weight.

These bikes are generally designed for experienced riders who are pushing hard on a typical ride.

Aero road bikes don’t know the meaning of “relaxed”.

That’s because these aero profiles only activate at higher speeds - generally very high 30km/h range.

If you ride below this average speed, well, it becomes just a heavier road bike.

The broader and deeper frame sections also transmit more vibrations.

Unlike the slimmer sections of race & endurance road bikes, coping with these extra vibrations will fatigue riders faster if you’re not conditioned.

That’s why the aero road bike is best to be your second, third or fourth bike in your journey, instead of your first.

Giant Road Bikes

There are 5 different types of Giant road bikes:

  • Defy
  • TCR
  • Propel
  • Contend AR
  • Seek

In a nutshell:

The Defy is an endurance road bike. All models are made from carbon-fibre and will appeal to riders who want the most stable, calm and comfortable Giant road bike.

The TCR is a lightweight race bike. Fast, agile and responsive. Its focus is on shedding weight for those who want a road bike that can climb exceptionally. Or those who want a lightweight road bike that's adaptable to flats, undulating terrain and the mountains.

Propel is designed to cheat the wind with its advanced aerodynamics. Frame weight is not quite as light as the TCR but it's very close about 100g to 150g heavier). 

Giant Contend AR road bikes are essentially the aluminum version of the Giant Defy. These are relatively affordable alloy endurance road bikes designed for new riders.

Lastly, the Giant Seek are the newest addition to their road bike range.These are designed for younger riders in their pre-teen or teenage years.

Road bike parts and accessories

Upgrading key parts and accessories can make a noticeable difference to comfort and performance.

Bar tape is one of the easiest and most affordable upgrades for road bikes.

Our range of bar tape for road bikes comes in various thicknesses, materials and patterns. Thicker bike handlebar tape provides extra cushioning and vibration absorption. Which can help reduce numb or sore hands on long rides, even if it slightly reduces road feel.

Wheels are another upgrade many road riders consider.

Entry-level road bikes often come with alloy wheels, while higher-end models (such as Giant’s Advanced Pro and SL ranges) are equipped with carbon fibre wheels. Lighter wheels can dramatically change how a road bike feels. Making it easier to climb, more responsive under acceleration, and less effort to maintain speed.

Road bike helmets should also be considered when upgrading your setup. A quality helmet improves safety while offering better ventilation, reduced weight and improved comfort for long hours in the saddle.

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