6 Best Aero Road Race Bikes 2024: My Shortlist…

A roundup of some of the best aero race bikes you can buy in 2024 as tested here on Just Ride Bikes

Content
00:00 Intro
00:22 Canyon Aeroad
1:57 Specialized Tarmac SL8
3:39 Squarespace sponsor
5:03 Giant Propel
6:20 Cannondale Supersix evo
8:19 Trek Madone SLR
10:14 Van Rysel RCR
12:14 How fast is fast?
14:02 BONUS BIKE: Simplon Pride

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[blajadijablabla]

new 2024 scott foil ultimate...period!

[rickytang]

My 2023 super six EVO hi mod accepts up to 34mm (inflated) tires. That’s per the manual. I’m current using GP5k AS TR 32mm that inflates to 34mm.

[kestralrider]

The canyon is a great value, but I just can't get past their proprietary cockpit. I love the adjustment feature, but to my knowledge, you can't get another 3rd party cockpit if you wanted one; no clip-on bar option. The aero or possibly do it all bike that I want and was missing from your list is the Factor Ostro VAM. The SL8 probably rides great, but the Ostro is so much sexier, has custom paint options and I would rather ride their latest wheels over any Roval wheels and you get to choose part sizes. The zero customization on the SL8 makes their $14K bike much more by the time you modify it with the actual setup you want; starting with a $5500 frame takes you way over $14K too with SRAM Red and nice Zipp/ENVE/Black Inc wheels.

[noelodwyer]

5:02 The Propel has sprint wins and mountain top wins in the TDF. A true all rounder the best bike here.

[HelenBrown-ntqw]

Merida reacto never gets spoken about. The machine is a beast, fast as f**k and the most nibble bike ever. Paid an unbelievable price and always get comments on how beautiful it looks and do 60 miles on it without any discomfort.

[mikepearce]

Nice video IMO you missed the Ribble ultra SL/SLR cheaper than all the options you included in similar spec and claimed to be as fast as most.

[misterdapper]

Where is the Merida Reacto??
Easily one of the most comfortable and aero bikes around. It is bloody fast.

[christoffertews]

You also forgot the Orbea Orca Aero ... stiff aaaand compliant. Feels fast too but not harsh. Picks up speed like crazy.

[gabrieljohannson]

Out of those shown, the Giant is a very good buy that won’t send you to food stamps.

[KeesZoutzeling-fvus]

I owned a Cannondale SystemSix and it was a blast, now I upgraded to a Cube Litening AERO c:68X SLX and the bike is not only faster but also more comfortable and a bargain in comparison to all other models listed here, also pretty light for an Aero model, 7.5kg with the Newmen 50mm wheels

[caet]

Looking forward to the next gen Aeroad from Canyon!❤ current gen is the best bike currently👍

[fabianmolyneux]

Great review. I agree the Canyon is a great bike. Presently, I'm riding the Tarmac SL8 and a 2022 Cannodale Supersix Evo. The Tarmac is in a league of its own. Just a superb bike. I find the Cannondale heavier needing that extra work to wind up, but holds power and speed really well. I get a smoother ride out of the Tarmac. From those I know who have the Giant Propel, it's rated very highly.
Not a fan of the Madone, as the aesthetics are just wrong. The frame looks like a really bad plumbing job and it's heavy too. I'd rate the Emonda over the Madone, as the Emonda is way more versatile and from my experience faster. Maybe the Colnago C68 could have warranted an honourable mention at least.

[philippw]

You forget some successful and beautiful Bikes (Cervelo S5, Pinarello Dogma F, Wilier Filiante SLR, Colnago V4RS).

[eddieluvski]

You forgot so many, Felt AR, and one of my favorite, the Ridley Noah, which is crazy fast, and climbs extremely well as well.👊😎🚴🏻

[smeyersraf]

Cervelo s5, Pinarello Dogma, orbea orca , Bianchi Oltre, colnago v4RS, Factor ostro vam there are almost no reviews on the factor 🙂

[blakerichardson]

i would have thought youd have a reacto on here. unless they are hard to get in the UK?

[matthiasvanderlinden]

What do you think about cinelli pressure?

[sustainf]

Think there’s something strange here. Usually the Cannondale Evo Hi-mod and Tarmac SL8 are seen as comparable as both aero and climbing bikes and the new Propel is seen as less climbing and more aero. I believe it is also slightly heavier than the Evo and SL8. Is this correct?

[theincrediblesulk]

Why does cube hardly ever get mentioned, can’t be beat for value for the performance

[evg.polyakova]

I think it might be worth putting also Canyon Ultimate SLX 9 which it light and has aero wheels as Tarmac and Giant.