![]() ![]() ![]() Most cheaper road bikes use carbon fibre, but do note that cheaper carbon tends to flex under load and can also be less comfortable and more brittle than their steel or aluminium-framed counterparts. You also need to think about whether a carbon frame road bike is even the best for you. In short, that ultra, super-lightweight frame that has been tested in a wind tunnel to within an inch of its life might sound like a good idea, but the overall package may not represent good value. A fact that's well worth considering if you're simply looking to add a little swag to your daily commute. A racy geometry (the angles of the tubes that make up the frame) can be a pain on longer rides, despite performance gains. Similarly, the geometry of a frame and its construction will greatly affect the way it performs and handles. But don't forget this will typically mean a compromise in comfort and budget. ![]() Ideally, the lighter and stiffer the wheel, the better for speed and handling. You need to look at the whole package. If you opt for a more expensive carbon, be sure to check out the wheels, groupset (gears and brakes) and the finishing kit (saddle, bar tape and cabling), as often manufacturers will balance the books by scrimping on these fittings. The frame material is the main reason for this, but be warned: we have found that as frame technology has improved over the years (particularly those of the carbon fibre variety), the finishing kit that completes the bike (gears, wheels, brakes, saddles etc.) has suffered. The terrain can make the ride uncomfortable, and quite frankly, the old road bike in the back of your shed isn't going to cut it in today's world of wind tunnel-tested carbon fibre rockets and lightweight aluminium frames. Road cycling can be pretty daunting if your usual jaunt is a pedal along a flat cycle path to the local pub. Read our full Ribble Endurance SL Disc 105 review How to choose the best road bike for you Add it all together and you’ve got a bike that looks and feels the part, without a doubt. Stopping power comes thanks to more Shimano components, in the shape of 105 R7070 Flat Mount hydraulic discs. Wheels are 12x100F/12x142R Level DB40 Sport Carbon’s shod with some very cool Continental Grand Prix 700x28c rubber. There’s a Shimano 105 R7000, 50-34T chainset, Shimano BB-R60 BSA bottom bracket, Shimano R7000 11-Speed 11-32T cassette aided and abetted by Shimano 105 R7000 derailleurs. ![]() Customise the specification to suit your cycling wants list and get it painted to suit your taste and you’ve got a top-value winning road bike on your hands.Ī lot of the appeal of the Ribble Endurance SL Disc 105 is centred around the Shimano 105 R7000 2 x 11-speed groupset, complimented by Shimano 105 R7020 11-speed hydraulic shifters. It’s light, fast and stops brilliantly too while the handling is everything you’d expect from a carbon-framed beauty like this. If you’re looking for your first proper foray into endurance riding and road racing the Ribble Endurance SL Disc 105 is ideal. Lightweight, affordable and extremely cool that's the ORRO Venturi EVO 105 promise. The removable lever and hollow axle are lightweight removing the lever once tightened also "makes them more aerodynamic and adds extra security for your wheels", as ORRO explains. The carbon/aero frame might not be to everyone's taste, but yet again, the Venturi EVO 105 makes this work by using a semi-integrated cable design that's flexible to be easily upgraded to a fully integrated system.īetter still, the Vetruri EVO 105 features flat-mount disc brakes and 12mm thru-axles that utilise ORRO's switch lever design. Sure, you won't find the top of the line Shimano Dura-Ace groupset included here – that's overkill for most non-competitive riders anyway – but for a not-so-extreme price, you'll get a full carbon frame and fork, Fulcrum R800 DB wheels, Continental tyres and even an SRAM 11-speed cassette. The Venturi EVO 105 road bike is the scaled-down version of ORRO's top-tier STC range and rides the fine line of being affordable without compromising too much on specs. Rigid carbon construction might take some getting used to ![]()
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