6 Best Aero Road Race Bikes 2024: My Shortlist…

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A roundup of some of the best aero race bikes you can buy in 2024 as tested here on Just Ride Bikes
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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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@mikepearce8073 Ай бұрын

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.

@user-hh1uc7md5e Ай бұрын

new 2024 scott foil ultimate...period!

@Lifesurfer001-iq7nf Ай бұрын

My choice if money wasn’t a concern would be; 1). Tarmac S-Work 2). Cannondale Evo 3). Cervelo S5

@misterdapper754 Ай бұрын

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

@rickytang75 Ай бұрын

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.

@kestralrider313 Ай бұрын

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.

@Sign_Hero Ай бұрын

What about the BMC Teammachine R???

@gabrieljohannson6777 Ай бұрын

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

@noelodwyer Ай бұрын

💯 The Propel is at the UCI weight limit. Best choice of any road bike full stop.

@matthiasvanderlinden416 Ай бұрын

What do you think about cinelli pressure?

@JK-wl5bx Ай бұрын

I bought an old supersix evo off ebay with sram red mechanical for 800 pound it weighs 7 kg with pedals 😂😂😂

@kevingregoire1042 Ай бұрын

another rim brake enthousiaste. JK

@JK-wl5bx Ай бұрын

@@kevingregoire1042 indeed

@ynslife Ай бұрын

gigachad bike - love the old supersix

@pauldyerdyer2731 Ай бұрын

No System Six?

@christoffertews9792 Ай бұрын

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

@blakerichardson5933 Ай бұрын

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

@evg.polyakova Ай бұрын

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

@eddieluvski4499 Ай бұрын

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

@caet49 Ай бұрын

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

@fabianmolyneux2308 Ай бұрын

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.

@smeyersraf7694 Ай бұрын

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

@noelodwyer Ай бұрын

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

@georgesarris5556 Ай бұрын

doesn't come in XS for me tho

@keithmcgarvey8273 15 күн бұрын

Kinda surprised the BMC R01 didn’t make the cut! 😮

@glennicol1361 Ай бұрын

I wonder if they have tested the Bross Zenith Plume...

@pawelodz8050 Ай бұрын

1:00 what's that brothaa? Yeeeyy. What's that brothaa? (Loose cables on aero road bike in 2024) 😂

@philippw5981 Ай бұрын

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

@dainiusvysniauskas2049 17 күн бұрын

V4Rs is not aero at all

@Nico-jt8ll Ай бұрын

Damn! How can you not name Cannondale System Six, Storck Aerfast, 3T Strada, Cervelo S5 and Scott Foil RC? Kudos for mentioning the Pride but the Tarmac, Propel, Supersix and Rcr`r surely doesn`t belong in here.

@bigburns0909 Ай бұрын

Wilier Filante SLR is m,y choice.

@lestonycyclistone Ай бұрын

Elves Falath Evo seem like Simplon Pride

@itzjia1648 Ай бұрын

cervelo s5 not included?

@davidarthur Ай бұрын

Haven't ridden it sadly :(

@3TZZZ Ай бұрын

Another 6, at least as 'best', if not better: Cervelo S5 , Bianchi Oltre , Colnago v4RS, Pinarello Dogma, Enve Melee, Wilier Filante.

@bingbing3464 Ай бұрын

V4rs is not really aero though it's an all rounder and marginally slower than all the above but to be competitive on all courses without the need by the team to switch bikes which is the reason why i got it.

@patrick.nogdallanogdalla2388 Ай бұрын

BMC Teammachine R 😉🇨🇭

@niklaskristensson2231 Ай бұрын

Simply Simplon!😅

@IamPapaShaw Ай бұрын

May be an optical illusion due to camera angle but it always looks like you’re using ultra narrow handlebars.

@paulschulman8131 Ай бұрын

Best aero bike 2020 Fuji Transonic Rim Brake 😉

@theincrediblesulk5543 Ай бұрын

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

@blakerichardson5933 Ай бұрын

cube havent changed their bikes much in the last few years and staying around the same price, and they have big issues with their carbon. 50% of their frames have failure. and i work with a company that imports them and i hate selling them.

@alvinabrantes9040 Ай бұрын

BMC Roadmachine 😊

@dainiusvysniauskas2049 17 күн бұрын

Not an aero race bike

@robertoduranos5196 Ай бұрын

Follow the money..

@ianthedondaws7559 Ай бұрын

Pinarello

@rayjones8853 Ай бұрын

These bikes seem to be the usual big money suspects...

@mechatak Ай бұрын

All above 5k. I am happy with my aero Caad 13 Di2 which I got 40% off.

@M4BoyF83 Ай бұрын

Don’t even include the Cervelo S5 makes this list nonsense sadly

@rayjones8853 Ай бұрын

Ribble

@parfi1959 Ай бұрын

Handsling

@alistairmartin13 Ай бұрын

7.3kg isnt heavy

@M3GRSD Ай бұрын

I fell in love with Aero bikes like 8 years ago. Took me 7 years after that to finally afford one. My wallet hates me, but my heart is ecstatic.

@googlesucks4399 Ай бұрын

David, thanks for the videos but you are increasingly appearing to have Sold Out to the big brands. If you want to talk aero, there are numerous frames which far exceed the S-Works.

@amgolfer3591 Ай бұрын

Suggestion? Maybe wait a while longer and make a top 10+ video so you can add a few more brands such as Pinarello, Cervelo, BMC, Colnago, Wilier, etc. I know I missed several more. Maybe a few rim brake options that are more affordable. My choice would be the Pinarello X9 or X7 which is ~ half the cost of the Dogma X. It’s still up there in cost, but more affordable. You had some nice bikes listed but do predicable IMHO-Trek, Specialized, Canyon, Cannondale, Giant, etc. You listed one at the end you haven’t test rode so why not a few others? Remember, we are all mere mortals and an extra pound will not be noticed much. Think mere mortals here. Thanks my friend and keep up the good work.

@stevocanuck Ай бұрын

i personally think the canyon aeroroad is the worst looking aero bike

@mrjames7246 Ай бұрын

Love your vids but this one i gave a miss. Heard far to much about sl8s and propels to last a lifetime

@jamessankey01 Ай бұрын

First. I can't see why anyone wouldn't buy an Aero bike. Pass on the press fit Canyons and Giants, and hookless though.

@grvl307 Ай бұрын

Canyon and Giant are two manufacturers who actually can make a proper press fit frame. My girlfriend and I have (had) multiple canyon bikes, alloy and carbon, all press fit. Never any issue.

@rickytang75 Ай бұрын

@@grvl307I agree. There is nothing to worry about high quality press fit.

@l.d.t.6327 Ай бұрын

I didn’t buy an aero bike, as they are more expensive compared to their non-aero cousin of the same brand, for no good reason at all.

@rickybarker4023 Ай бұрын

Got 3600 miles on my giant defy press fit bb. Still going strong.

@jamessankey01 Ай бұрын

@@rickybarker4023 as it should, and they do. But if they don't (I own 3 bikes, trek, Canyon, Canyon with pf), then break out the specialty tools, and lots of time. 👍

@fernandogonzales-vp8wh Ай бұрын

Wtf is a Tarmac doing in this aero category!?!? 🤦‍♂️

@bobo8638 Ай бұрын

None are good buys, a rim brake aero for a few thousand less and Kg less makes more sense. But everyone has to have disc, that is a lot less aero when it comes to side winds.

@saxon1376 Ай бұрын

Yea much better range of wider tires on a disc brake bike , if your not running wide tubeless you do t k ow what your missing . And rim brake wheels wear out , disc brake wheels don’t

@bobo8638 Ай бұрын

@@saxon1376 your not exactly accurate about rim not fitting wider tyres, Trek Emonda rim fits 30 np. Also, the wider the tyre the heavier it is. Thing to note is, if a tyre is 25 mm for example, depending on pressure and weight of person and bike, will determine contact area on road. TPU tubes has lower rolling resistance than tubeless. Most bike brands are selling bike with these now and saying the bike is 200grams lighter, give is another 2 grand. Thanks. 😁 As for wearing, I have a set of vision rim, and they are going to put last me. 😁

@Nico-jt8ll Ай бұрын

@@saxon1376 Running 28/30 mm tl tyres on a 2018 Scott Foil Gen2 rim brake for superior overall performance. Frame fits 32mm, tested and approved. Disc wheels are wobble and not even close as aero as rim brakes, due to long, thick and way more spokes and the additional disc rotor. Braking power is stronger on disc wheels but modulation, timing and reliability is horrendous. Modern disc bike frames are sluggish due to their geometry, in particular the long chainstays and headtube.

@bingbing3464 Ай бұрын

@@Nico-jt8llbraking makes you faster into corners as you can decelerate much later. Discs have way better reliability actually in all conditions and the increased spokes on the wheels helped with stiffness and thus better acceleration. There's a reason why no more Pros use rim brakes even triathletes unless it's a pure hill climb race with competitors competing on 4kg bikes. Modern bike geometry is not because of discs but rather it's more aero. You can get climbing or endurance bike that comes with the more nimble geometry in disc options. You just have crap wheels or it being too deep if it wobbles too much in crosswinds. Nothing to do with disc or rims brakes.