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29+ Bikes (The Complete List)

Wondering what options are out there in the world of 29+ bikes? Here's our complete Gear Index of 29-plus wagon-wheeled rigs, including everything from steel drop-bar dirt-tourers to titanium hardtails to full-suspension 29-plus machines. Dig into the full roundup with details on nearly 40 bikes...

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Updated May 2022

Believe it or not, it wasn’t until the summer of 2012 when plus tires first debuted. Surly Bikes was the originator, launching both the Instigator with 26+ tires and the Krampus with massive 29 x 3.0″ rubber. Coincidentally, it was around that same time when bikepacking began its rise in popularity. We aren’t saying that 29+ was the impetus for bikepacking, but the two seem to be cosmically intertwined. That’s to say, those mammoth 3.0” tires seemed to open up a dreamworld of possibilities by expanding what a bike without suspension could do with added floatation, loads of traction, cushion, and supreme rollover. By borrowing a couple of cues from full fat tires, but without as much weight and rolling resistance, 29+ bikes trumped what a regular rigid mountain bike could accomplish.

A year and a half later, Surly unveiled one of the first “bikepacking specific” bikes. When photos of this rig initially surfaced, folks referred to it as the bikepacking Krampus , and once it was officially released, the Surly ECR set new precedents for capability and utility in a rigid bike. Following Surly’s lead, several companies have since created bikepacking-specific models around the 29+ platform, as well as drop-bar bikes, hardtails, and even full-suspension 29+ mountain bikes.

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As with other Gear Indexes, the factors we found particularly important to highlight are listed in red. These include maximum tire size (to the best of our knowledge) and hub/dropout width specs. In addition, note the bottom bracket spec. Many long-distance bikepackers prefer a threaded BB for certitude and serviceability on the road. Click each list item to expand the details and see a larger photo. The list of 29+ bikes is displayed in alphabetical order, with bikes we’ve tested grouped at the top and accompanied by a hexagonal “T” icon. We’ve decided to pay homage to the discontinued options by including them at the bottom of the list. Here’s the full cast of characters:

Bombtrack Beyond+

Bombtrack Beyond+

  • Frame/Fork: Steel/Steel & Carbon
  • Max Tire Size: 29 x 3.0"
  • Bottom bracket: 73mm Threaded
  • Dropouts (F/R): 15 x 110 / 12 x 148mm
  • BB drop: 65mm

The Beyond+ is now only offered in a single version, but our review and what we’ve shared below remains accurate.

We tested the Beyond+ 2 and were impressed. It’s a light, sharp-handling, fully rigid hardtail with all the bikepacking touches you’d expect from a company that’s passionate about adventure. Take away the carbon fork and GX drivetrain and you get the Beyond +1, which sports the same frame and geo, albeit with a different finish, a rigid steel fork, and a cheaper price tag. Like all good bikepacking rigs, it features provisions for fork bags and rear racks. And, should you want to run front suspension, a 120mm fork with 25% sag keeps the geometry the same. Or, slot in a 130mm fork with 30%, slackening it out a touch for big trail descents. Both the carbon fork and the steel for have eyelets for water bottles and cargo cages.

You can also see more images of the Beyond +1 in Franzi Wernsing’s Rider and Rig .

  • Price: $1999 (Complete)
  • Place of Manufacture: Taiwan
  • Manufacturer's Details: Link

Crust Scapegoat

Crust Scapegoat

  • Frame/Fork: Steel/Steel
  • Max Tire size: 26 x 3.8 or 29 x 3.0"
  • Bottom Bracket: 73mm Threaded
  • Dropouts (F/R): 12 x 148 / 15 x 110mm
  • BB drop: 58mm

The Scapegoat is Crust’s expedition bike. It features a low Q-Factor, go-anywhere design that fits about any tire. A tight rear end and longish top tube mean its meant for trails, yet is has a lot of traits that are suitable for multi-year expeditions. Unlike many fat bikes out there (although its not just a fat bike), the Scapegoat sports a 73mm Bottom Bracket shell, which allows a comfortable 170mm Q-Factor.

The rocker dropouts mean you can run 26 × 3.8” tires, 650b/27.5 x 3.8″ tires, or full 29+ rubber. The frame is 4130 double butted Chromoly. What makes it most interesting is its non-suspension corrected fork. It features 15 x 110mm front dropouts, 12 x 148mm rear dropouts, and is loaded with mounts. Check out our long-term review here .

  • Price: $1175 (Frameset)

Esker Japhy

Esker Japhy

  • Frame: Steel/Titanium
  • Tire Clearance: 29 x 2.8"
  • DROPOUTS (F/R): 15 X 110MM / 12 X 148MM
  • BB Drop : 65mm

Released as a 29” alternative to the incredibly versatile Hayduke, the Esker Japhy is a chromoly steel hardtail with 29+ tires, a 120mm travel fork, and three value-packed builds to choose from. It features adjustable rocker-style dropouts, progressive trail-ready geometry, and clearance for 29×2.8″ tires. We’ve heard that some true 29 x 3.0” tires will fit with the dropouts backed all the way out, but can’t confirm.

From Miles’ review: There’s no question that the Japhy offers a lot of bang for its buck and is incredibly capable. If your perfect day on the bike involves long service road climbs, backcountry singletrack, or rambling down forgotten trails, the Japhy should be near the top of your list. On the other hand, the Hayduke is a little less progressive but arguably better suited for general purpose bikepacking, especially for smaller riders who prefer 27.5 x 2.8” tires and want more frame bag space. In the end, both bikes are dialled for trail riding and singletrack-heavy bikepacking and are shining examples of what modern, steel hardtails should be.

Want a space metal version? The Esker Japhy is also available as a titanium model and features all the same specs.

  • Price: $3000 (J1 Complete)

Jones Plus LWB

Jones Plus LWB

  • Frame/Fork: Steel/Steel (or ti Truss)
  • Max Tire Size: 29 x 3.25"
  • Bottom Bracket: 68mm Threaded Eccentric
  • Dropouts (F/R): 15 x 150mm / 12 x 148mm
  • BB drop: 88mm

When we tested the rigid-specific Jones Plus (now rebranded LWB), we were blown away by its trail manners; we never expected a bike that was so upright and comfortable to ride could also be so capable on technical singletrack. The latest iteration features some tweaks; there’s now provision for a rear rack and the rear hub is Boost-spaced (rather than 135QR), which helps clearances with 1x drivetrains and wider plus tires. As per all of Jones’ bikes, all forks can be shod with 26 x 4.3” fat tires if you want some extra “suspension” to your ride. And, in addition to the steel and Ti truss options, there’s now a more user-friendly steel unicrown fork, with the exact same offset and dimensions. Note that the BB drop is offset by the ability to rotate the eccentric bottom bracket by as much as 12mm and the fact that all Jones bikes are specced with cranks 5mm shorter than usual. There are two sizes and a number of colors to choose from. We tested the steel diamond frame, but there are also spaceframes and titanium options too.

Priced below with truss fork. You can also purchase a frameset for $1,100 with a Steel Diamond frame with unicrown fork (most economical build) or with a steel truss fork for £1,350. Top of the line is the Ti spaceframe and truss fork, which goes for $4,550.

  • Price: $1375 (Frame/Truss Fork)

Kona Unit X

Kona Unit X

  • Max Tire Size: 27.5 X 3.0″ / 29 X 2.8″
  • Dropouts (F/R): 15 X 110MM / 12 X 148MM

The Kona Unit X was completely revamped in 2020, and these changes hold true today. It’s now built around 29 x 2.6″ tires, boost hub spacing (148 x 12mm rear and 110 x 15mm front), and its geometry was updated to follow modern trail bike trends. The frame has two standard bottle mounts in the main triangle, downtube mounts, and triple pack mounts on the fork legs. It also has front and rear rack mounts and fender bosses for even more versatility. Logan was so impressed with the 2020 Kona Unit X that it was our top pick for our 2020 Bikepacking Awards . Make sure read our full review here .

  • Price: $1599 (Complete)

Otso Voytek

Otso Voytek

  • Frame/Fork: Carbon/Carbon
  • Bottom Bracket: Pressfit 83mm
  • DROPOUTS (F/R): 15 x 150mm / 12 x 177mm
  • BB Drop: 58-62mm

The Otso Voytek is quite unique among the world of fat bikes. Owing to its narrow Q-factor and XC-inspired geometry, it’s equally suited to running massive 26 x 4.0″ tires in the winter or 27.5+ or 29+ mountain bike wheels in the summer. The fork has three-pack mounts on both legs for cargo cages or racks and can now clear 26 x 5.4″ tires (the frame is maxed out at 26 x 4.8″). It’s built up around a carbon frame and fork, thru-axles, hydraulic brakes, and a well-rounded, performance-oriented component list that appears to leave little to be desired.

From Miles’ review: “If your type of riding is suited for a lightweight, rigid mountain bike with XC-esque geometry, the Voytek might just fit the bill. It’s fun to ride, light, and has all the necessary provisions for loading it up for bikepacking. The fact that Otso lets you choose nearly every component when purchasing a complete build using only products they’d recommend to a friend is a huge bonus. So, while the complete builds come at a price—starting at nearly $4,000—they are dialed and well specced for the money.”

  • Price: $3990 (Base Complete)

Panorama Taiga

Panorama Taiga

  • Frame/Fork: Steel/Carbon
  • Max Tire Size: 29 x 2.8" / 27.5 x 3.0"
  • Dropouts (F/R): 15 x 110mm / 12 x 148mm
  • BB Drop: 65mm

The Panorama Taïga is based around a Reynolds 725 steel frame, 29 x 2.8″ tire clearance, lots of mounting points, and can be set up with a rigid or suspension fork. The Taïga was updated in 2023, and it addresses some of the minor issues we had with the original version. On the geometry front, the bottom bracket has been lowered by 5mm, and the stack/reach numbers have also increased slightly. Complete builds are now specced with size-specific dropper post lengths, 32-spoke wheels from Hunt, and the rigid fork comes stock, but suspension forks are available upon request. The Taïga is available as a frame only, frameset, complete build, and with a Rohloff hub. Check out Miles’ review here .

  • Price: $1649 (Frame / Fork)

Salsa Fargo

Salsa Fargo

  • Frame/fork: Steel/Carbon
  • Max Tire Size: 29 x 3.0" / 27.5 x 3.0"
  • Dropouts (F/R): 110 x 15mm / 12 x 148mm

The Salsa Fargo is the bike that started it all. Built for long rides like the Tour Divide, it’s a dirt-drop 29er at heart. Since then, Salsa has refined it to be a versatile machine. 29 x 3.0″ (or 27.5+ tires) are its sweet spot, although with a 70mm BB drop, it can run just about anything. While we haven’t reviewed the Fargo directly, we spent plenty of time on the old 29+ Deadwood, which is essentially the same bike with a color and graphics change. Find details about Gin’s 29 x 2.6″ Deadwood set up .

  • Price: $2599 (Apex 1 Build)

Surly Krampus

Surly Krampus

  • Dropouts (F/R): 15 x 110 / 12 x 142/148mm
  • BB drop : 60mm

The Surly Krampus started it all. The first plus tire bike, the first 29+ bike, and arguably the first bike that drew the term “bikepacking bike.” Why? Although the comparable bikepacking-specific Surly ECR can do it all, between the two, the Krampus dominates steep rooty singletrack, rock gardens, and technical conditions. It’s a trail bike at heart. The high bottom bracket and slack geometry make it a thrill ride, and honestly one of the most fun, confidence inspiring bikes you’ll come across. The best analogy is that it’s comparable to being a big kid on a grown up BMX bike, one that can plow over anything. Even loaded with a frame bag, seat bag, and handlebar luggage, it performs well and feels solid and confident. If you are waffling over other bikes, and enjoy trail riding as much as you do bikepacking, the Krampus is a must-ride.

  • Price: $1849 (Rigid Complete)

Trek 1120

  • Frame/Fork: Alloy/Carbon
  • Max Tire SIze: 29 x 3.0"
  • Bottom Bracket: PressFit 92

The Trek 1120’s unique rack and harness systems are smart, well executed, and what set this bike apart. In addition, the fork that comes on it might be the best in its class, as far as carbon 29+ forks go. This is what will sell this bike. And, as some riders can’t quite get their pack list down to the standard kit, or others need bigger kits or space for more water, or smaller riders need an alternative packing option, the 1120’s harness system and rear rack provides a very innovative, functional and solid solution.

When we tested this bike the Baja Divide sprang to mind… as did other such long-distance, sandy, water-starved bikepacking routes. For such trips 29+ tires are ideal, and having all the gear you need on the two racks frees up five bottle mounts for water storage. The Trek 1120 begs for such pursuits.

  • Weight: 13.34 kg (29.41 lbs)
  • Price: $2929 (With Racks)

Tumbleweed Prospector

Tumbleweed Prospector

  • Max Tire Size: 26 x 4.0" / 29 x 3.0"
  • Bottom Bracket: 73mm Custom EBB
  • Dropouts (F/R): 100 QR or 110 thru / 135mm QR

The Tumbleweed Prospector is a unique do-it-all expedition bike made specifically for bikepacking and dirt-road touring. The Prospector’s headline feature is a custom yoke designed to allow its steel, symmetrical frame accommodate fat tires up to 4″ wide with a standard-width, über reliable Rohloff Speedhub. Translation? Without need for an extra-wide bottom bracket shell, there’s no increase in the distance between the pedals and the resulting Q Factor, a fat bike trait that’s irksome to many.

However, there’s more to the Prospector than that. For those plus-tires, the prospector has a custom eccentric Bottom Bracket allowing a half an inch of bottom bracket height adjustability (12mm), in turn making it equally as suitable for 29+ and 27.5+ tires. The frame is built around a standard 135mm dropout for easy-to-source hubs as well as a 100mm QR fork (or 110mm with an optional thru-axle fork). The frame also features a suspension-corrected geometry. And, it has as all the necessary braze-ons for racks, panniers, and a myriad of water bottles. All of which makes for a very versatile bike, one that Tumbleweed promotes as a rugged, adaptable, backcountry explorer, as well as a fun rig to spin around the local trails.

To learn more, find two Rider and Rigs on this site featuring the Prospector, one with filmmaker Jay Ritchey set up 27.5+, and one with world traveller Pepper Cook . Also, read the pre-launch QA with founder Daniel Malloy .

  • Price: $2900 (Frameset/Rohloff Kit)

Why Cycles Wayward

Why Cycles Wayward

  • Frame: Cold Formed Titanium
  • max Tire Size: 29 x 3.0"
  • BB Drop: 75mm

The Wayward is a beautifully made titanium 29+ rig with a penchant for singletrack trails. It was updated in 2020 with proper 29+ tire clearance, the geometry was tweaked to handle 120mm suspension forks, and the seat tube was shortened to leave room for longer dropper posts. Both Logan and TJ have spent some serious time on the Wayward, and agree it is extremely versatile for bikepacking and trail riding, and perhaps one of the best riding 29+ out there. Why offers three different build kits for the Wayward: SRAM Eagle GX ($4,999), Eagle XO1 ($5,999), and Eagle XX1 AXS/ENVE ($9,499). Make sure to check out TJ’s review of the original Wayward here .

  • Price: $4999 (GX Eagle Build)
  • Place of Manufacture: China

Bearclaw TŌWMAK

Bearclaw TŌWMAK

  • Frame: Titanium
  • Max Tire Size: 29 x 3.0" / 27.5 x 4.5"
  • Bottom Bracket: 100mm Threaded
  • Dropouts (F/R): 15 x 150mm / 12 x 197mm

The TŌWMAK is a drop bar fat bike. It’s built up around a titanium frame and your choice of a carbon or titanium (coming soon) fork. Unlike other drop bar fat bikes you can find online, the TŌWMAK features true gravel bike geometry, or what they call Ultradistance Gravel Friendly Geometry—the same as the Beaux Jaxon we reviewed and that also appears in this list.

  • Price: $2400 (Frame only)

Binary Havoc

Binary Havoc

  • Dropout: 148 x 12mm
  • BB Drop: 70mm

The Binary Havoc is a versatile titanium adventure bike designed to ride fast and long. It was designed around drop bars and big 29+ tires, has a big front triangle for a massive frame bag, and mounts for racks, fenders, and cages. It’s 1x and 2x compatible, has internal dropper post routing, and can even be set up with a 100mm travel suspension fork for those looking to really push its capabilities. The Havoc is offered in five sizes and Binary offers custom options like sizing tweaks, cable routing options, and rear dropout selection.

  • Price: $2099 (frame only)

Binary Maniak

Binary Maniak

  • BB Drop: 58mm

Arizona-based Binary Bicycles’ latest model was born from a collaboration with Steve from Hardtail Party. Together, they set out to design a modern, aggressive titanium hardtail, claiming that there’s nothing quite like it currently available. The Maniak is long, low, and slack, and has short chainstays. It’s designed around a 120mm fork but can handle up to a 150mm and has clearance for 29 x 3.0″ tires. It comes equipped with sliding Paragon-style dropouts for an adjustable chainstay length, which allows it to be set up as single-speed or geared.

  • Price: $2099 (Frame Only)

Binary Molotok

Binary Molotok

  • Dropout: 148x12mm Boost
  • BB Drop: 60mm

The Binary Molotok is a modern titanium hardtail designed around a long front centre, long wheelbase, long travel fork, and clearance for 29+ tires. It’s designed to climb well and hammer the downhills, complete with internal dropper post routing, boost hub spacing, sliding Paragon style dropouts, and a threaded bottom bracket.

Bombtrack Beyond+ ADV

Bombtrack Beyond+ ADV

  • Bottom Bracket: 73mm threaded
  • BB drop: 70mm

The ADV is the bigger sibling of the Beyond+. Technically, it shouldn’t be in our listing, as it’s not a fully rigid steel bike, but, the carbon fork comes with triple eyelets for cargo cages, and you could also swap it out for an aftermarket rigid fork if you prefer the idea of traveling with steel over carbon. This aside, it fits the criteria of an overland explorer perfectly. With its 1×12 Eagle GX cassette, it boasts a wide gear range, and it also has WTB tubeless-ready rims and our favourite Ranger Tough tires. It comes with the ultra comfortable Jones Loop H-Bar too. This is a bike you could get rowdy on, too; it’s suspension corrected for a 120mm fork, set up with 25% sage, or you can even push it to 130mm with 30%.

  • Price: €2699

Breezer Thunder

Breezer Thunder

  • Max Tire Size: 29 x 2.95"
  • Bottom Bracket: BSA Threaded
  • Dropouts (F/R): 110 x 15mm / 148 x 12mm

The Breezer Thunder is a fully rigid steel mountain bike with a reasonable price tag and some pretty appealing features for bikepacking. It’s built up around a Chromoly steel frame and fork, boost hub spacing and thru-axles, external cable routing (as well as internal dropper post routing), and has clearance for tires up to 29 x 2.95” wide. The frame itself is fully kitted out with mounting options, including rack and fenders, standard bottle mounts, triple pack mounts on the fork legs and the seat stays, plus additional bosses on the top tube and under the downtube.

  • Price: $1499

Carver Gnarvester

Carver Gnarvester

  • Dropouts (F/R): Interchangeable Sliding

From Gabe in his Rider and Rig : “The Carver Gnarvester really does live up to its name, I can pick my way up tight lines, ride skinnies, drop ledges, and then unpack and make a cup of pourover. It’s an extremely versatile bike and I’m excited to see how the Plus platforms revolutionize not just the bikepacking world in the coming years— but the whole mountain biking realm.”

Check out the aluminum Gnarvester for the same tire clearance but something much more affordable.

  • Price: $1499 (Frame Only (Titanium))

Chromag Arcturian

Chromag Arcturian

  • Frame: Steel
  • Bottom Bracket: Pressfit 92mm
  • BB Drop: 73mm

The Arcturian is Chromag’s most progressive hardtail, complete with rowdy angles for technical, steep riding and clearance for 29×3.0″ tires. They recommend a 140-160mm fork, the frame has external cable routing, you won’t find additional cargo mounts, and it’s handmade in Canada by Mike Truelove.

  • Price: $2000CAD (Frame Only)
  • Place of Manufacture: Canada

Cinelli Hobootleg Geo

Cinelli Hobootleg Geo

The Hobootleg GEO features a COLUMBUS Cromor double butted steel tube set based around a 73mm bottom bracket shell. With that it fits tires up to 29 x 3.0″. Other frame features include three pairs of triple-pack eyelets (on the fork and down tube), flared handlebars, and a 2×10 drivetrain.

Corvus Crow Pass

Corvus Crow Pass

The Crow Pass incorporates the stiff yet supple qualities of a gravel bike with the sturdy versatility of a fat bike. It’s based around a titanium frame and a rigid carbon fork, and it can be built up with either 27.5″ wheels with fat tires or 29″ mountain bike wheels. The frame and fork are fully kitted out with mounting points for racks, cages, and bottles, including triple pack mounts on the fork legs, rear rack mounts, two triple pack mounts inside the main triangle, and an additional under the downtube. There are top tube mounts for a bolt-on top tube bag, and the drive side seatstay/top tube junction has a built-in portage handle to make it easier to lift with a frame bag on. Read our entire press release here .

  • Price: $2900 (Frameset)

Curve GMX+

  • Frame/Fork: Titanium/Carbon
  • Bottom Bracket: T47

The newly designed Curve GMX+ has clearance for 29 x 3.0″ tires and some very unique mounting features, including a new fork with six mounts per blade, and an unprecedented seven pairs of bottle cage mounts on the frame. As its name implies, the GMX+ has clearance for full 3.0″ plus tires and is positioned as Melbourne-based Curve Cycling’s ultimate titanium bikepacking bike.

Curve GMX+

The GMX+ features a 3Al-2.5V Aerospace Grade 9 titanium frame with rear rack mounts and an unprecedented seven pairs of bottle cage mounts: two in the triangle, one under the downtube, two offset toward the top of the downtube, and one on each chain stay. The GMX+ frame comes in seven sizes ranging from XXS to XL. Sizes SM–XL are designed around 29″ wheels and clear 29 x 3.0″ tires, while XXS and XS frames run 27.5″ wheels and have clearance for 27.5 x 3.0″ rubber. This keeps the geometry proportions and handling characteristics consistent across all sizes, according to Curve.

The GMX+ also has a much slacker geometry than the GMX, Boost spacing (15 x 110, 12 x 148mm), and a completely new non-suspension corrected carbon fork with 12 M5 mounts. Additional differences include the cable routing on the down tube instead of the top tube, a T47 bottom bracket shell, and an oversized seat tube for added stiffness.

Find all the specs and details at our press release …

  • Price: $4949AUD (frameset)

Funk Cycles 29+ Taiga Hard Tail

Funk Cycles 29+ Taiga Hard Tail

  • Dropouts: Boost (148) or Super Boost (157)

The Funk Cycles 29+ Hard Tail Taiga is designed around 29+ wheels with a chainstay yoke made from 6Al/4V titanium plate. The design allows clearance for a 3.0″ tire with either a BOOST or super-BOOST chainline. The Taiga is named after the great coniferous forest that makes up over 29% of the world’s forest cover and circles the globe at high northern latitudes.

  • Price: $3695 (Frame only)
  • Place of Manufacture: Colorado, USA

Funk Cycles La Ruta (29+ Full Suspension)

Funk Cycles La Ruta (29+ Full Suspension)

  • Bottom Bracket: 83mm threaded
  • Dropouts: 157 x 12mm

The Funk Cycles La Ruta 29+ is constructed from seamless cold-worked stress-relieved (CWSR) 3Al/2.5V titanium tubing, and a unique 6Al/4V titanium flex plate. The La Ruta Plus is a lightweight full-suspension frame that delivers 60mm of active, pivot-less suspension. Combined with the cushion, traction, and incredible rollover-ability 29+ tires, the La Ruta Plus is quite the unique machine. Other features include Paragon Slider dropouts, Super-Boost 157 x 12mm rear spacing, 83mm BSA bottom bracket, 30.9mm Seatpost, 6Al/4V chock mount, and a Fox CTD Kashima Boost-Valve Shock or Rockshox Monarch RT3

  • Weight: 2.16 kg (4.76 lbs)
  • Price: $4695 (Frame only)

Hunt Bikes 29+

Hunt Bikes 29+

  • Frame/fork: Steel/Steel
  • Bottom Bracket: PF30 PressFit
  • Dropouts (F/R): 15 x 100mm / 12 x 142mm
  • BB Drop: 62mm

We’ve long admired Hunt’s frames from afar, elegant as they are. Hunt is based in Australia, but framesets can be shipped worldwide. Designed to accommodate both 29” and 29+ tires, these bikepacking-orientated framesets come in three sizes and two colors: gloss black and brushed chrome. As you’d expect from a company enamoured by bikepacking ( see the Hunt 1000 event that they put on across the Australian Alps), there’s no shortage of bag and water bottle mounts. Note though that there’s no provision for racks, as by their own admission, they much prefer soft bags, and the bottom bracket is press fit rather than threaded.

  • Price: $1543 (Frameset)

Jones LWB HD/E Complete

Jones LWB HD/E Complete

  • Max tire: 29 x 3.25
  • Droupouts F/R: 15 x 150m / 12 / 148mm
  • Bottom Bracket : 68mm threaded

The Jones LWB HD/E is the latest addition to the Jones range. At first glance, it looks similar to the Jones LWB Complete. However, closer inspection reveals a very different beast. Although the reach, angles, and all-important fork offset remain the same, the HD/E sports 1in longer seats stays… effectively making it a Jones XLWB!

These long stays free up more space for big panniers, help keep the bike stable under heavy loads, and prevents the front from lifting on heavy climbs. In addition, the clue is in the name: Heavy Duty / Electric. This bike uses a heavier gauge of head-treated tubing to ensure it can handle heavy heavy loads, or even an e-bike conversion kit, like a Bafang. The longer wheelbase creates enough space to fit one without any issues.

A burly bike needs burly wheels. Hoops are Jones’ own. They’re 50mm wide and the rims have 36 holes, abd are double walled and eyeletted. They’re tubeless-ready too, using Jones’ own Shraeder kit. In other regards, this bike is similar to the Jones LWB Complete, as seen here . The LWB HD/E is available as frame only, and you can mix and match with a unicrown or truss fork.

We did notice that the frame looses eyelets under the downtube, which is disappointing. Nor are there any on the seat tube due to the bend, though the upper side of the downtube does at least have provision for two water bottles, or a cargo cage and a water bottle cage.

  • Price: $2475

Lenz Sport Fat Behemoth

Lenz Sport Fat Behemoth

  • Frame: Alloy
  • Tire Clearance: 29 x 3.0"
  • Dropouts: 12 x 157mm

The made-in-USA Lenz Sport Fat Behemoth is positioned to fit either 29+ or 27.5+ tires. Lenz claims incredible traction for climbing steep technical and loose trails, as well as a plush ride quality for fast descents. The Fat Behemoth can be built with either four or five inches of rear travel and fork between 120mm and 150mm. The short chainstay is designed for maneuverability and is specific to 1×11 component groups.

  • Price: $2650 (Frame/shock)
  • Place of Manufacture: USA

Lenz Sport Mammoth

Lenz Sport Mammoth

  • Dropout: 12 x 148mm

The Mammoth+ is Lenz’s cross country plus bike. It can be set up 29+ or 27.5+ and can work with a 1x or 2x drivetrain. Lenz claims this as a fast and light bike with room for bottles or frame bags for bikepacking or long distance racing.

MONē El Continente

MONē El Continente

  • Max Tire Clearance: 29 x 3.0" / 27.5 x 3.0"

Designed around 29er or 27.5+ tires, with raw brass fillets, a bi-plane, curved offset fork, custom butted tubes, and short telescoping chainstays, this frame is a new take on a classic. According to Cjell MONē, it’s a drop-bar, plus, dirt tourer, born on the Tour Divide. Other frame features include Anything Cage mounts on the fork, two more triple mounts on the frame, and fender and low rider rack mounts. It’s non-suspension corrected, “a true dirt drop miracle designed to take on a grocery run, or a run down the Continental Divide.”

Note that with a full 29+ setup, some toe overlap can be experienced on the S/M frames. As such, 27.5+ wheels are a great option for this bike. Also, with a 75mm bottom bracket drop, anything smaller than 27.5 x 2.4″ tires might make the bottom bracket a little low for those venturing into rugged and uneven terrain.

  • Price: $1325 (Frameset)

MONē La Roca

MONē La Roca

  • BB drop : 34mm

The La Roca is Cjell Mone’s signature plus hardtail featuring a hand-brazed, custom-butted frame hardened 4130 chromoly tubeset and a unique, tuneable rear-end that allows a wide range of chainstay lengths depending on your wheel choice. 27.5 x 2.5″ minions will allow you to tuck into a super-short 405mm cheinstay length if you want to slam it. Or you can bump that number to a 430mm and run full 3.0″ 29+ tires.

As shown here, La Roca is offered with a 120mm suspension-corrected biplane fork with 2x Anything cage mounts (four total on the frame). The Mone La Roca also has fender mounts and low rider rack mounts.

  • Price: $1325 (Frameset (with fork))

Myth Cycles Talos

Myth Cycles Talos

  • BB Drop: 61mm

From Myth Cycles: “The Myth Cycles Talos frame is our big 29er, short chainstay, aggressive trail slaying machine. The bent seat tube and signature chainstay yoke allow you to run up to a 29 x 3.0 tire and up to a 32t chainring with a 1×12 drivetrain. With huge rollover and aggressive, modern geometry, Talos is a great option for singletrack bikepacking trips like the Colorado Trail. A high bottom bracket makes it a very versatile frame as well, working great with anything from a 2.6 to 3.0 tire. It’s available as a frame only or as a complete bike. And like all our bikes, it’s made right here in Durango, CO.”

  • Price: $1949 (Frame Only)

Oddity Cycles Ghostship

Oddity Cycles Ghostship

A NAHBS classic, the Oddity Ghostship is a 29+ ultra-tucked bike handbill by Fort Collins, Colorado-based Sean Burns, aka Oddity Cycles. Sean’s an architect turned bike builder, so aesthetics and structure are crystal clear in his bike designs. And judging from the geometry of his bikes, neither is flat out fun. The Oddity Ghostship is a beautiful work of art in the 29+ category. Photo from Oddity Cycles.

  • Price: $2400 (Frameset (starting))

Priority 600X Adventure

Priority 600X Adventure

  • Frame: Aluminum
  • Max Tire Size: 29 x 2.8"
  • Dropouts (F/R): 110x15mm / 148x12mm

The Priority 600x Adventure bike is an aluminum hardtail 29er optimized for bikepacking and long-distance trekking. It features fast-rolling knobby tires, a Pinion gearbox with 600% gear range, a Gates Carbon Drive belt drive system, and extra braze-ons for hauling more gear. Production frames will have rear rack mounts, bolt-on frame bag mounts, plus additional cage mounts on the seatstays, under the downtube, and on the top tube as well. The complete bike comes finished with a 100mm RockShox Reba RL fork, WTB KOM Tough wheels, and WTB Ranger 29 x 2.25″ tires.

  • Price: $3500 (Base Complete)

Roca Roja Titanium Breezy 29+

Roca Roja Titanium Breezy 29+

  • Dropouts: 12 x 142mm sliding

The Titanium BREEZY 29+ was one of the first few titanium 29= bikes out there. The frame features a 44mm headtube (for use with tapered steerer tube forks), 142 x 12mm Sliding Thru-Axle Inserts with included Shimano thru-axle, and Ti welded bottle bosses.

  • Price: $1650 (Frame only)

Shand Tam

  • Bottom Bracket: Eccentric
  • DROPOUTS (F/R): 135×10mm / 142×12mm
  • BB Drop: 72mm

The Shand Tam is an Rohloff equipped, expedition bike that’s designed to be comfortable and extremely capable. It’s built up around a Reynolds 853/Dedaccia steel frame, has modular dropouts to accept singelspeed and geared drivetrains, and comes equipped with Shand’s very own steel fork with anything cage mounts and internal dynamo wiring. The Tam has front/rear rack and fender mounts, an eccentric bottom bracket, and the standard complete build is specced with hydraulic brakes, WTB Nano tires, and a swept back Ritchey Kyote bar.

  • Price: £4645

Singular Gryphon

Singular Gryphon

  • Dropouts (F/R): 100x12mm / 142×12mm

Originally released back in 2009, UK-based Singular Cycles describes its Gryphon as the “mythical mash-up of lion and eagle representing the ostensible clash between drop bars and big knobbly tyres.” It combines wide flared drop bars with big tires and a custom-drawn 4130 Chromoly steel frame for a versatile platform that’s designed to go pretty much anywhere. It features thru-axles, flat mount brakes, and clearance for 29 x 3.0″ tires. The frame is based around a 73mm BSA threaded bottom bracket shell with eccentric insert, external cable routing, triple pack mounts under the downtube, and all the other mounts we like to see. The fork has bottle cage mounts and internal dynamo routing.

  • Price: £900 (Frame/Fork)

Singular Swift

Singular Swift

The Swift was first launched back in 2006, when UK-based Singular Cycles was getting started and 29″ mountain bikes were just becoming mainstream. The Singular Cycles Swift is now in its fifth iteration, which they describe as a “suspension capable do-it-all off-road machine.”

The Swift MK5 has been updated with a tapered headtube for suspension fork compatibility, thru axles front and rear, internal dropper post cable routing, all while retaining the ride quality and handling it’s known for. The Swift is built up around Taiwan-made custom drawn triple butted 4130 Chromoly steel tubing, has a 73mm BSA threaded bottom bracket, boost hub spacing, clearance for 29 x 3.0″ tires, and all sizes get bottle mounts on the seat tube, down tube, and under the down tube.

The matching Swift fork has a 483mm axle-to-crown (100mm suspension corrected), triple pack mounts, rack and fender mounts, and internal dynamo routing. The frame has dropper post routing, bolt-on cable guides on underside of down tube, and it uses post-mount brakes front and back. It comes in three sizes and one color option.

  • Price: $1170 (Frameset)

Smokestone Mr Harry

Smokestone Mr Harry

  • Max Tire Size: 29 x 2.6"
  • Bottom Bracket: 68mm threaded
  • DROPOUT: 12 x 148mm

The Smokestone Mr Harry is a titanium hardtail mountain bike with external cable routing, dropper post routing, adjustable dropouts, and clearance for 29×2.8″ tires. Smokestone also offers customization on their frames, so you can run a fixed rear axle, internal routing, and more mounting points if you want them. It’s based around a 120mm travel fork and they also offer several different rigid carbon fork options.

  • Price: £1900 (Frame Only)

Solace Cycles OM-2P

Solace Cycles OM-2P

  • Bottom Bracket: Pinion

Designed around a Pinion internal geared drivetrain, the Solace OM-2P is built for trouble-free exploration. As Solace explains “this drive system answers the call for a single speed chainline and a maintenance free drivetrain suited to muddy and winter conditions, while adding nearly 200% range of a traditional 1x drivetrain.” Compatible with both 27.5 x 3.0″ and 29 x 2.8″ tires, and built up around a 3A/2.5V titanium frame. The frame features numerous braze-ons for cages, cargo, and bags, including three-pack cargo cage mounts on both seat stays. The geometry of the OM-2P is close to that of the more trail-oriented OM-1, but slightly more upright for long-distance tours and cruising trails.

  • Price: $5500

Stayer Groadinger OMG

Stayer Groadinger OMG

  • Dropout: 142, 148, QR

The new Stayer Groadinger OMG is a built-to-order custom mountain bike based around a Chromoly Steel frame, rigid fork, and massive 3.0″ tire clearance. Here’s how Stayer describes the OMG: “The idea is that anything you can think to do with 3″ tyre clearance and a no-suss frame can be done with the Groadinger OMG. If you want a big rig for long distance off road touring then we can do that with the OMG. If you want a hardtail with a short wheel base for chopping down the local trail then we can do that with the OMG. So it’s your mountain bike, what are you gonna do? It comes in mullet or 26’er or dropbar with fenders or trail rider, or long distance monster, steel fork feels or carbon for the win, whippy and bouncy, sturdy and looooong with racks, bags and buckets and places to keep your boat or board and so on, and so on.”

  • Price: £1995 (Frame Only)
  • Place of Manufacture: UK

Stooge MK6

The MK6 is the latest iteration of the bike that started it all for Stooge back in 2014. The Stooge MK6 is a classic mix of the Scrambler and the MK4. It has lots of bikepacking potential but doesn’t shy away from rowdy trail rides and big skids. The official wheel size is 29×3 front/29×2.3-2.6 rear, but it also plays nicely with 29 x 2.6″ – 2.8″ and 27.5+.

  • Price: £780 (Frame / Fork)

Stooge Speedbomb

Stooge Speedbomb

The Stooge Dirtbomb is part klunker, part modern rigid trail bike. It’s offered in one size, since klunkers are only offered in one size, has clearance for 29+ tires, and uses a eccentric bottom bracket so you can run 27.5+ as well. As Stooge puts, “This slice of steel will take you on a joyride so fantabulously exciting you’ll take every other bike you own and throw them heartily in the skip of eternity…”

  • Price: £820 (Frame / Fork)

Tanglefoot Bull Thistle

Tanglefoot Bull Thistle

  • Bottom Bracket: 83mm Threaded
  • Dropouts (F/R): 150x15mm / 177x12mm

The Tanglefoot Bull Thistle is a classic US-made road-fat bike designed for mud season and snowmobile roads. It has clearance for 26 x 4″ tires, a lowish Q-factor, and includes a quill stem and lugged, custom fork crown. The Bull Thistle is made by Alex Meade Bikeworks in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. The Bull Thistle comes in five sizes; 51, 53.5, 57, 61, and 64. Prices start at $3,800 USD for a frame and fork, which includes a two-color paint job with lug lining. The frames are made to order with a six- to nine-week lead time.

  • Price: $3800 (Frame/Fork)

Tin Goat Hoopla

Tin Goat Hoopla

The Tin Goat Hoopla is a titanium hardtail that’s “fun, smooth, and efficient” for riding all day long. From Tin Goat: “In contrast with most other 29er and 29+ bikes that are marketed for bikepacking, the Hoopla is NOT an aggressive trail frame with a couple of added bolt-ons stuck to it. It is optimized as a bikepacking frameset first, but one that is happy with a squishy front-end, up to 120mm.​” It can be setup rigid or with a suspension fork, can handle 1x and 2x drivetrains, it’s Rohloff and singlespeed ready, and has loads of mounting points.

  • Price: $1975 (Frame Only)

Vassago Optimus Ti

Vassago Optimus Ti

The Optimus Ti is Vassago’s most popular bikepacking frame. It has adjustable dropouts for geared and singlespeed drivetrains, a threaded bottom bracket, internal dropper post routing, clearance for 29×3″ tires, and is optimized for 120mm suspension forks. Vassago describes it as “the perfect all-rounder”, great for trail riding, bikepacking, and everything else.

Make sure to check out the Vassago Ludicrous Ti, Mooseknuckle, Verhauen, and Radimus—all of which have clearance for at least 29 x 2.8″ tires.

  • Price: $1999 (Frame Only)

Ventana Wolfram

Ventana Wolfram

  • Bottom Bracket: PressFit 30
  • Dropouts: 12 x 148mm

The Ventana Wolfram is a made in the USA frame that can be built around a standard PF30 bottom bracket or a Pinion Gearbox. The frame is designed around a 120mm fork and features a tapered headset (34mm/44mm), 30.9mm seat post diameter, and unique three bolt sliding adjustable 12 x 148mm dropouts with replaceable derailleur hanger. It’s also compatible with a Gates belt drive system.

  • Price: $1375 (Frame only)
  • Place of Manufacture: California, USA

XX – Chumba URSA 29plus Backcountry (RIP)

XX – Chumba URSA 29plus Backcountry (RIP)

  • Frame/Fork: Steel/Steel (or carbon)
  • Dropouts (F/R): 15 x 110mm / 12 x 148mm (sliding)
  • BB drop: 56mm

The Chumba URSA 29plus Backcountry was one of the first production, bikepacking-specific 29+ rigs on the market. Featuring a made-in-the-USA steel frame, sliding dropouts, and plenty of mounts, its a great option to consider when eying bikes such as the Krampus, ECR, and the Tumbleweed Prospector. Check out this report on it .

  • Price: $3495 (BC)
  • Place of Manufacture: Texas, USA

XX – Framed Alaskan Carbon 29+ Bike (RIP)

XX – Framed Alaskan Carbon 29+ Bike (RIP)

  • Frame/Fork: Carbon/Lauf Carbonara
  • Max Tire Size: 29 x 3.0"*
  • Bottom Bracket: ???

There’s not much info on the Framed Alaskan Carbon 29+ bike. We do know it’s based on their fatbike frame and built around a 197 x 12mm dropouts, so it will likely fit fatbike tires just fine. Same goes for the Lauf Carbonara fork.

  • Price: $1900

XX – Salsa Deadwood SUS (RIP)

XX – Salsa Deadwood SUS (RIP)

  • Frame: Carbon
  • Bottom Bracket: PressFit 41 x 92
  • Dropouts (F/R): BOOST 110/148

The Deadwood SUS is a special breed of bike that maintains the feel of the 29+ platform yet blends modern materials and components with the ideal amount of travel to add to the experience… without taking away from it. To anyone who already has a love-affair with 29+ and is flirting with breaking out of a committed relationship with rigid steel—and even to those who don’t—we recommend demoing one.

  • Price: $5099 (GX Eagle Build)

XX – Salsa Woodsmoke (RIP)

XX – Salsa Woodsmoke (RIP)

  • Botton Bracket: 41 x 92 PressFit
  • Dropouts: BOOST 110/148mm

the salsa Woodsmoke is a playful bike with a few worthy adventure perks thrown in the mix. Regarding the 29+ version in particular, Salsa did a great job of reinventing this platform. Despite a few nitpicks that pertain to more of a big trip scenario—odd climbing characteristics, etc—the Woodsmoke is a blast to ride. Be it for trail riding, weekend singletrack bike packs, or even a race such as the Trans North Georgia, it’s certainly an interesting contender in the carbon hardtail segment.

  • Price: $3199 (SLX 1x11)

XX – Stooge Speedball (RIP)

XX – Stooge Speedball (RIP)

  • Frame/fork: Steel/steel
  • Dropouts (F/R): 142 × 12 / 100 × 15mm

The Speedball is a 29+ bike featuring a Klunkpacker bi-plane fork with triple cage mounts. The speedball is offered in one size only: 23.5″ ETT and 18″ seat tube for anyone between 5’8′ and 6’1″. It has clearance for 3″ rubber on a 45mm rim in the rear and 3.25″ on the front, a 27.2 post, 142 × 12 and 100 × 15 dropouts, and an included eccentric bottom bracket.

Here’s some geo specs: ETT – 597mm, Seat tube – 457mm, head angle – 69, seat angle- 72, BB drop – 75mm, chainstays – 450mm, fork axle to crown – 455mm, head tube – 140mm, fork offset – 55mm truss, 57mm biplane.

  • Price: £599 (Frame/Bi-plane fork)

XX – Surly ECR (RIP)

XX – Surly ECR (RIP)

  • Max Tire Size: 29 x 3.0
  • Dropouts: 100mm QR / 12 x 142/148mm
  • BB drop: 80mm

The magic of 29+ is that it provides a large rolling diameter as well as significant floatation and suspension qualities due to a wider footprint. And, all of this is at its disposal without the same penalties that 4″ fatbike tires possess. In essence, 29+ provides added cushion and confidence while not being as sluggish at a fatbike. The Surly ECR was one of the first few 29+ bikes, and the first to repurpose 29+ specifically for bikepacking. Many have followed in its wide footsteps, but it remains the archetype of its own niche.

  • Price: $1900 (Complete)

XX – Trek Full Stache 29+ (RIP)

XX – Trek Full Stache 29+ (RIP)

  • Max Tire Size: 29 x 3.0'
  • Bottom Bracket: PF92
  • Dropouts (F/R): 15 x 100mm / 12 x 148mm

Full Stache is a first of its kind trail bike. It features 130mm of suspension, wide 29 x 3.0″ plus tires and some clever engineering to tucked those big tires into a trail bike that’s reportedly “nimble, pedalfriendly, and amazingly balanced.”

  • Price: $3850 (8)

XX – Trek Stache (RIP)

XX – Trek Stache (RIP)

  • Frame: Carbon or Aluminum

The Stache was one of the first 29+ bikes to come to market. Reportedly loads of fun, the Stache has super-short chain stays afforded by its elevated chain-stay design. The Trek Stache is available in carbon or aluminum in a number of complete builds as well as the frameset only.

  • Price: $1889 (Starting)

XX – Wilier Jaroon Plus 29+ (RIP)

XX – Wilier Jaroon Plus 29+ (RIP)

  • Bottom Bracket: 68mm ?

The Jaroon Plus is a steel frame welded with a special technique that hides all welding material inside, making the frame appear clean, and the seams flawless. The frame features a tapered head tube, 27.2mm diameter seat-post, mount for mudguards and a rear rack, and thru-axles. The build comes with a Rival/Apex 1×11 drivetrain and 16° flared handlebar.

  • Price: €2600 (Rival 1x11)

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29+ Tire Options

Surly deserves full credit for creating 29+ with those two bikes and their Knard 3.0″ tires, but it wasn’t until 2014 when WTB introduced the 2.8″ Trailblazer that the entire mountain bike market became convinced that plus was here to stay.

Surly Knard 29+ Tires, 29 x 3.0

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What is a 29er?   29er refers to a mountain bike wheel size standard that measures (with tires mounted) about 29 inches in diameter.  It's currently the largest standard wheel size available. 29ers are crazy fast because the bigger wheels cover more ground with every single pedal stroke.  Big wheels also create a shallow approach angle when riding over obstacles making it easier to keep speed through those white-knuckle techy sections.  Plus, more tire tread contacting the ground provides better-than-ever traction.

Who is it for?  29ers are by far the most popular wheel size used on Ogden trails.  They're found on the most popular bikes we sell like the Trek Fuel EX.  They make riding a bike off-road easier.  Any rider who wants a smoother, faster, more stable ride with more traction should test ride a 29er.

Feel like 29ers are a bit too much to handle? No worries, check out our inventory of Trek 27.5-inch bikes.

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The best aero bikes can save you watts and help you to ride faster. Nearly every bike company has an aero bike somewhere in its range. And for good reason. Our independent testing shows that the difference between the best aero bikes and a lightweight bike with conventional round tube profiles could be as much as 25 watts at 45kph. It'd take a lot of training to gain 25 watts.

What makes a bike an aero bike? They're characterized by deep section tube shapes designed to reduce drag, integrated cockpits, disc brakes, and hidden seat post clamps. Often they'll have dropped seatstays and they will come with deep section aero wheels .

While it's all well and good having the fastest possible aero bike, you won't want to ride it very far if it's uncomfortable or too heavy. Happily, the latest generation of aero bikes boast impressively low weights and deliver a ride quality that's both comfortable enough for a long day in the saddle, as well as a sprint finish.

Increasingly, all-rounder race bikes are becoming more aero as well, with almost all of the best road bikes including many or all of the features mentioned above. The aerodynamic tuning may not be as extreme as the best aero bikes, but they'll be significantly faster than their round tubed predecessors.

We've tested a variety of the best aero bikes across a range of prices. Our picks are below, while towards the bottom of this page you'll find our buyer's guide to the best aero bikes and how to choose. 

The redesigned Madone is everything a modern aero race bike should be: fast, smooth and light. The only thing not to like is the price.

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The latest S5 won our Race Bike of the Year award thanks to its sublime handling and its supreme comfort, both of which help make it seriously fast.

It's a relative term when you're discussing high-end aero bikes, but the Propel Advanced Pro 1 does deliver a lot of bike for the money. 

The revamped SL8 retains the agility of its predecessor but now it's both stiffer and lighter - the SRAM Red AXS equipped model weighs just 6.6kg.

To gain this title an aero bike needs to be fast yet comfortable with handling that's responsive but assured. The updated Foil is all these.

The Aeroad is light and fast and holds its own among the best aero race bikes. The adjustable cockpit is an added bonus with three width settings.

Best aero bikes: our picks

Best aero bike overall, 1. trek madone slr 7.

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Reasons to buy, reasons to avoid.

The seventh generation Madone impressed us enough to win 'best aero' category in our Race Bike of the Year awards. That it was up against stiff competition only deepened our appreciation of this striking machine.

The redesign has made the Madone lighter - our test model weighed just 7.5kg, which is light indeed for an aero bike. As a result it performed well when the road pointed up. But it was the overall ride quality that really caught our attention. It floated over poor road sections, even on 25mm tires, and handled beautifully on descents and around corners.  It's an enviable combination that any race bike would love to achieve - and the Madone does it with style.

Taking of style, the new IsoFlow tech may look different, but in conjunction with the new aero cockpit, it's clearly working. The Madone is flat out fast. Trek's claims of a 300g saving, coupled with it stating that it's almost 20 watts faster than its predecessor seems legitimate. However, all these improvements do make for a price tag that will likely make you wince.

Read more: Trek Madone SLR7 full review

Best aero bike for handling

2. cervélo s5.

If you followed our Race Bike of the Year awards, you'll know that the Cervélo S5 took top honours. That it doesn't quite win best aero bike here isn't a knock however, rather its testament to the updated S5's ability to perform brilliantly across the board.

In simple terms, for a blend of aerodynamics, comfort and handling, it's just hard to beat. It's little wonder that it's the choice of team Jumbo-Visma in all but the hilliest of stages and has been an important part of their recent successes, which includes back-to-back TdF titles no less.

So what makes it handle so well? It's really the balanced geometry that means you can ride hard without it ever feeling twitchy. The wheel and tire combination also play a part in the bike's impressive comfort and grip. On test our 28mm tires actually measured over 31mm, thanks to the generous internal rim width of the Reserve wheels. 

Read more: Cervélo S5 SRAM Force full review

Best aero bike for value

3. giant propel advanced pro 1.

The updated Propel saw it slim down a little, especially the frame's rear triangle. It's helped make it more comfortable and a little more versatile, while still retaining it's genuine aero credentials. In fact, Giant says it's faster than the previous model by some 6.2 watts at 40kph.

Tire clearance has been upped to 32mm, which further aids comfort and handling. On review, it all added up to a smoother ride compared to previous iterations, so much so that it could easily be your every day road bike. If this raises eyebrows given the Propel's weight, we think that unless you live and ride in the mountains, it's unlikely to be a penalty - with the bike's innate speed more than making up for the number on the scales.

While the Propel Advanced can be had in various builds, our Advanced Pro 1 represented good value. While it's not cheap, it delivers unmatched performance-to-price ratio, making for  an "excellent bike with an exceptional price".

Best lightweight aero road bike

Specialized Tarmac SL7 merges aero and lightweight

4. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

The new SL8 builds on the aero all-rounder profile of the previous Tarmac. Designed a race bike for all occasions - or stages - the update is said to be lighter, stiffer and more aero. 

Certainly the drop in frame weight is notable. Using the same layup as the featherweight Aethos, Specialized have shaved off the grams, with the SL8 frame weighing just 685 grams. This helps make for a total weight of just 6.6kg for the S-Works model in a size 56cm. 

We found it added up to a bike that's super stiff and just as responsive. If you like the SL7, you'll be pleased to read that the geometry of the SL8 is much the same. The result is the same playful characteristics that translate to a fast and snappy ride feel.

Read more: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 full review

Best aero all-rounder

The new Scott Foil is lighter and more aero but also more comfortable

5. Scott Foil Ultimate RC

The latest iteration of the Scott Foil has new, deeper tube profiles that Scott says improve the bike's aerodynamics, delivering a ride that's 1m 18s faster over 40k at 40kph. The curved seat tube hugs the rear wheel, although Scott says that the geometry is unchanged from its past Foil models.

Scott has reduced the number of joints in the frame as well, which it says reduces weight, although this - very expensive - Ultimate spec still weighs 7.3kg, which is a little more than its rivals. 

Comfort is also said to have increased, in particular thanks to the large cut-out in the rear of the seatpost, which adds a significant amount of flex at the saddle.

Fast on the flat and on gently descending roads and with good vibration damping on coarse tarmac, the Foil does show its weight on steep ascents, although that's mitigated by reassuring handling on descents.

Read more: Scott Foil Ultimate RC full review

Best aero bike for adjustment

6. canyon aeroad cf slx 8.

Another aero bike that makes a solid claim as being an all-rounder, the Aeroad is fast, responsive and pretty lightweight. 

There's some compliance there too, with rear-end comfort delivered by a combination of a 28mm rear tire and a flexing seatpost. However, it's the Aeroad's level of adjustability that really sets it apart from other aero race bikes.

The stack height can be altered by 15mm without having to do any fiddly re-cabling or steerer tube cutting - but does require a proprietary headset tool. The width-adjustable cockpit, with Canyon says aids the bike's aerodynamics, delivers 40mm of adjustability, three width settings and collapsibility for travelling. Whether you feel the need to adjust your cockpit width is another question, however.

Read more: Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8 full review

BMC Time Machine 01 Road Four

7. BMC Timemachine 01 Road

Since its introduction in 2012, the BMC Timemachine has always been a head-turner, but there was no doubting its purely functional credentials, sacrificing comfort for ultimate speed.

The platform has come a long way since then, and the Timemachine Road iteration is far more rider friendly, and while it retains its rapidness, the latest design manages to also shoehorn in an element of compliance, with the end result being pretty close to perfect.

Equipped with a Shimano Ultegra Di2 disc brake set up, semi-integrated cockpit, 62mm deep section DT Swiss Arc 1400 Dicut 62 wheels and fast rolling Vittoria Corsa Control tires it leaves you with no question as to the bike's ambition, but with the added comfort factor, it now means it's a lot more than just a one trick pony. Our only grumble is with the limited 25mm tire clearance.

Read more: BMC Timemachine 01 Road full review

Pinarello Dogma F

8. Pinarello Dogma F

Pinarello's superbike is still the winningest Tour de France bike of the last decade, even if the Dogma F is yet to chalk up an overall win. There are several build options, including an increasingly rare a direct mount rim brake option. 

Pinarello says that the F is the lightest version of the Dogma yet, thanks to parts like a 3D printed titanium saddle clamp and redesigned bar/stem rather than a drop in frame weight. It's marginally faster than its predecessor as well. There are 352 different frame and component size options available, so there's plenty of scope to fine-tune your fit.

It's a dream of a bike, a rapid, nimble ride, and of course, with the price tag, a rather expensive one at that.

Read more: Pinarello Dogma F first ride review

Cannondale SystemSix Carbon Ultegra Di2

9. Cannondale SystemSix Carbon Ultegra Di2

The SystemSix is Cannondale's first ever dedicated aero road bike, and the brand has come out swinging. It looks exactly the way you'd expect an aero bike to look: it's all stark angles and chunky tubes and you'd be forgiven for thinking it'd be uncomfortable, but actually the SystemSix has comfort at odds with its chunky looks.

It's also a very fine handling bike, with a geometry that almost matches the Cannondale SuperSix Evo and hydraulic brakes that instil confidence on descents.

The SystemSix rolls on the Cannondale's Knot 64 wheels which are tubeless ready, very stiff and spin along like a freight train. Teaming it with the much rated Shimano Ultegra Di2 for rapid electronic shifting is the ultimate partnership.

With two back to back years as a Cycling Weekly Editor's Choice award winner, we can't speak highly enough of Cannondale's aero offering.

Read more: Cannondale SystemSix full review

Buyer's guide to the best aero bikes: what to look for

There are a few things to consider before opting for an out-and-out aero bike, particularly since you can get many of the benefits of a full-on aero bike from an aero optimised all-rounder road bike. 

Why would you buy an aero bike?

Well that's a very good question that. With the  Cycling Weekly  wind tunnel still seeking funding from the powers that be, we can't answer with complete scientific accuracy. However, we have conducted a couple of experiments in the past that have compared the performances of aero bikes with non-aero bikes.

In the first of these, we took two bikes to a velodrome to test how much faster is an aero bike . We rode each bike (a now superseded Cervélo S5 and Canyon Ultimate CF SLX ) for 10 minutes at 200W and 10 minutes at 300W, with the aero bike being 275m ahead and 1.7kph faster when ridden at 200W, and 435m ahead and 2.6kph faster when ridden at 300W.

In the second experiment we pitched an aero bike (again the Cervélo S5) against a lightweight bike (a Focus Izalco Max ) on a climb, tackling Box Hill in Surrey twice on each bike, again at 200W and 300W, to see which climbs faster , despite the Cervélo S5 being 800g heavier.

However, this time it was the lightweight bike that came out on top. At 200W, it took our test rider 9:24 to tackle the 2.5km climb on the aero bike at an average speed of 15kph, while the lightweight bike was 18 seconds faster with an average speed of 16kph.

At 300W, the lightweight bike was still faster, but the gap between the two was reduced, with the aero bike only being seven seconds slower with a 0.4kph difference in speed. This shows how much more important aerodynamics become at higher speeds, while weight is more of a factor at lower speeds.

The take home message then, is that for most riders over most terrain, an aero bike will be faster than a lightweight bike. The only case where weight begins to become more of a factor is on steeper climbs where you're travelling more slowly, and even then any time gains could well be balanced out on the descent, where the high speeds are going to make aerodynamics a factor again.

What features should I look out for in an aero bike?

At a most basic level, all aero bikes should come with tubes that have been shaped to smooth airflow, meaning that they will have a slender front profile but elongated rearwards. 

However, manufacturers can't go crazy if they want to see their bikes used in races, with the UCI's rules still restricting how deep tube profiles can be. The latest iteration of the rules has relaxed those governing tube shapes though, so the latest crop of aero road bikes has significantly more aero tuning than its predecessors.

Whereas the first aero road bike, the original Cervelo Soloist, had teardrop shaped tube sections, all now use kammtail tube profiles. This means that the tube retains an aerofoil shape at the front, but with the back half lopped off to give it a flat back.

A lot of people say that aero bikes now all look the same and a possible reason is because of the use of popular dropped rear stays, which the industry has collectively decided is the most aerodynamic shape. Helpfully, it's also comfortable, too.

Many aero bikes include a chunky bottom bracket shell. Again, this enhances aerodynamics as the air flows more smoothly over the bottom bracket area. It also adds stiffness and improves pedalling efficiency .

What is integration and what's its benefit?

Integration is also a big feature of aero bikes, with almost all aero bikes aiming to hide as much hardware as possible within the frame.

The key to this is cable routing. The sleekest aero bikes keep the gear cables and brake hoses hidden, routing them through the handlebars, stem, and frame before they emerge close to their partner components, usually on the rear side of the tubes to keep them out of the wind.

It's a feature that's now common on the best all-rounder road bikes too and that's made easier by the switch of high-end road bike groupsets to wireless electronic shifting.

You can also expect an aero profile seatpost with a hidden clamp, which will reduce turbulence. Many aero road bikes also include features to shield the bottles and bottle cages from the airflow and reduce turbulence around them.

Now, however, the market has moved a long way from integrated brakes, and disc brakes are the most common stoppers that you'll find on aero bikes, with some models even being disc brake specific. The bike brand's argue that they've managed to design the latest models around the rotors, or generate more aero savings across the frame.

However, possibly the most important part (or parts) of a seriously sleek aero bike are the wheels. Again, there's been a lot of development in the best road bike wheels with wheel makers typically wind tunnel testing them to enhance their aerodynamic performance in a headwind and stability and aero gains in crosswinds.

Deep section wheels are the norm on aero bikes

How easy is an aero bike to live with?

Yes, for most people on most terrain, an aero bike will be faster, but if you're considering buying one, you also have to weigh up what day-to-day life will be like with your new pride and joy.

It used to be the case that the more aerodynamic the bike, the more difficult it was to live with, mostly because of complicated internal cable routing. This can make altering cable and brake hose length or raising and lowering stack height a bit of a pain because it involves cutting cables and bleeding brake hoses to do so.  However, many modern aero bikes now come with split spacers, which makes this process a lot easier.

Aero integrated handlebars can make cable and brake hose mechanics a bit more difficult

Finally, if you're going to get the most out of your aero bike, then you might want to fit a rear light to up your road presence or you may occasionally find yourself riding in the dark. In this case, aerodynamic seatposts and handlebars can make it a little tricky to fit bike lights , 

A standard cycling computer mount probably won't fit to aero handlebars, so you'll often need an out-front mount that's specific to your bike. It may be included with the bike or in some cases it's an extra.

Some makes allow you to fit an integrated rear light into the seatpost, so that it doesn't interfere with aerodynamics. The shape of the seatpost and an integrated light may also limit the saddlebags you can use - but you didn't really want to wreck your bike's aerodynamics with a bag on the rear did you?

How else can I be more aero?

Before you rush, wallet open, to your local bike shop in search of the latest aero bike, it's worth considering that there are plenty of other much cheaper ways to make some aerodynamic gains.

The vast majority of the wind resistance that you have to overcome while cycling is caused by you, so your position and clothing choice can make a big difference to your speed and there's a lot of aero optimisation you can do. 

Riding in a low, crouched position with your hands on the hoods, elbows bent, is roughly 20 per cent more aerodynamic than riding upright with your hands on the tops.

Similarly, tight-fitting aerodynamic clothing and an aero cycling helmet can also make a significant difference. The benefits might not be as pronounced as with changing your position, but if you're riding along with a baggy rain jacket unzipped and flapping in the wind, even if it is one of the best waterproof cycling jackets , then you can wave goodbye to any gains that you might have got from your expensive aero bike and flash deep sections wheels.

How much should I pay for an aero bike?

With aero bikes now being available at almost all price points, it's more a case of how much can you afford to pay rather than how much do you need to pay.

At the top-end of the scale, it's not unusual to see aero bikes costing over £10,000 / $10,000, which should be enough to get you a cutting-edge frame matched with some pretty tasty components and deep section wheels for a seriously aero machine that's similar to a bike ridden by the pros.

Top end models like a high spec Trek Madone will cost over £10,000 / $10,000

However, for a lot less you will often be able to pick up a bike with a frame that might not have the same premium quality carbon fibre (and so may be less stiff and will usually be heavier) but will have the same shaped tubes which will still be subject to the same laws of physics, at least on the flat and downhill.

Wheel choice is also important when considering how much to pay for an aero bike. If you already have aerodynamic, deep section wheels, then there's no point in paying more money for an aero bike that comes with similarly posh wheels. 

Instead, buy the bike with the cheaper wheels, take these off to use as training wheels, then put on the deep section wheels that you already own for race days.

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Trek 7200 Review – Is it Worth it?

Want to get a Trek 7200 hybrid bike ? Before you get one, consider reading this review for the complete information about this bike. But what year is a trek 7200? First, the Trek 7200 bike has been manufactured since 2000. So if you want to check when a particular Trek 7200 was made, you can check the bike’s frame nameplate to know when the bike was made.

The Trek company is a popular one when it comes to making mountain and hybrid bikes. They specialize in making different mountain bikes and hybrid bikes. There is a reason why you chose the Trek 7200 hybrid bike, and that is why you are here looking for more information about it.

The bike is designed for comfort, speed, and durability, which means it’s suitable for both rugged and smooth terrains. In this review, you will learn more about the Trek 7200 hybrid, its features, and its pros and cons. Such information will help you when buying the bike.

Table of Contents

Features – Trek 7200 Review

The features below define what the Trek 7200 bike is and how well it functions based on the features.

The frame is the heart of any bike, and when buying a bike, this is the first feature that most people look at to know if the cycle is a quality one. The material of a frame dramatically affects the overall functioning of a bike. Four main frame material options are carbon fiber, steel, titanium, and aluminum. The Trek 7200 hybrid has an aluminum frame, the lightest frame material. Compared to the strong steel frame, this lightweight aluminum frame is strong while on the road. In addition, this frame might help in keeping the weld in check by preventing the weld from breaking. The frame also has a slightly steeper angle of about 71.5 degrees which helps riders cycle with confidence to climb up steep hills.

2. Wheels and Tires

Wheels and tires are one of the most important things you should look for in a bike before making your choice. Good wheels and tires will give you a comfortable ride even when you cycle on rough roads. The Trek 7200 hybrid bike boasts of alloy front hub because the alloy wheel is non-corrosive and rust-free. The Shimano RM30 rear hub is another characteristic of the wheels of this hybrid bike that makes this bike effective.

4. Handlebar

Handlebars may significantly affect your riding position and may also determine whether or not you will be comfortable riding your bike. The Trek 7200’s handlebars are adjustable, which means you are free to change the height of the handlebars to your desired handlebars. In addition, you can adjust the handlebar according to your size and the terrain you are riding your bike on.

In addition, the handlebars are made of high-quality steel. What does this tell you? It tells you that the handlebar will not defoam if you ride your bike on rocky or rough paths. The characteristics of the handlebar will tell you that the bike is made for smooth roads and rough ones.

5. Speed and Gear

This hybrid bike has 24 gears available. This means you can change them however you please, especially if you ride on rocky terrain. With the 24 gears, riders can find the gears that suit them best as they ride on different terrains. m

Because this is a hybrid bike, it combines a road bike and a mountain bike. These two qualities will tell you that the bike is fast enough for both terrains. This hybrid bike is super fast with a smooth transition of gears. You can ride it at a single speed, and you can also ride smoothly at multiple speeds.

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6. Brake and Suspension

This hybrid bike is fitted with unique Tektro linear brakes. These brakes have a linear-pull braking system that enhances the constant clamp force. The brakes are also powerful and very effective. What about the suspension? Well, the front fork has a suspension, and the seat post also has a suspension. Both of these suspensions will allow you to have an upright position and a comfortable one.

Compared o some of the bike seats available on the market, the softness of this bike is the second cheapest. Despite this, the soft saddle is a Bontrager Surbabia, and it is also very soft, thus making the seat ideal for long-distance cycling.

The interior of this seat is very soft, and at the bottom, you can find a shock-absorbing spring.

Check out: Trek 7100 Hybrid Bike Review

8. Maintenance

First, the first maintenance act you do is clean your hybrid bike. You can use dishwashing soap, water, and a brush to clean your bike. Clean your bike regularly to maintain it well. For the hybrid to work optimally, you must regularly grease your bike.

When you grease your bike, you will ensure that it does not encounter any rust or corrosion problems. The bike will also be safe from wear and tear because by greasing, you reduce friction. Also, ensure that you maintain your bike’s wheels, tires, and bearings. Once all of these are maintained, then your whole bike is maintained.

The Trek 7200 hybrid bike is a powerful bike that works on smooth roads and rocky terrains. The bike’s features, such as its soft, comfortable seat, show that you can comfortably ride the bike effectively on any road path, whether smooth or rocky roads.

Also, the lightweight of this bike makes it excellent for riding around the city. The frame has two main advantages; for starters, it can resist any terrain difficult. Second, the bike is aerodynamic and elegant, which makes it easier for the bike to maneuver.

  • Lightweight aluminum frame.
  •  It is a low-maintenance bike
  • Very durable
  • The bike rides very smoothly
  • It has a soft seat suitable for long rides
  • Adjustable handlebars
  • Has plastic pedals that are susceptible to breaking
  • A soft seat is not suitable for a mountain bike.

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Trek 7200 Specifications

Bike frames

  • Alpha white aluminum
  • 15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25

Wheels and tires

  • Shimano RM30 rear hub; Bontrager 750, alloy front hub, 32 hole rims
  • Puncture-resistant, 700X35C

Colors available

  • Metallic Champagne
  • Onyx Rage red
  • Metallic black
  • Saddle: Bontrager boulevard
  • Stem: Alloy, adjustable rise
  • Seatpost: adjustable suspension, alloy
  • Headset: sealed, threaded w/semi cartridge bearings
  • Handlebar: steel, Bontrager approved,50 mm rise
  • Pedals: dual-density platform
  • Front derailleur: Shimano M191
  • Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio

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FAQs – Trek 7200 Review

  • How many speeds is a Trek 7200?

This Trek 7200 features 24 speeds and an 8X3 drivetrain which is ideal for a mountain bike. A single-speed is usually enough if you ride the bike on smooth roads, but if you want a bike to ride on rugged terrains, you need to choose more than 3 speeds. The Trek, therefore, is suitable for the complex landscape, all thanks to the number of speeds it has. 

This number of speeds also means that the bike is super fast, with a smooth transition and smoother pedaling.

  • What type of bike is Trek 7200?

It is a hybrid bike which means it is partly a road bike and partly a mountain bike. The bike is lightweight enough to provide an exercise advantage and tough enough to allow you to go out on an adventure. 

The features on this bike show exactly what kind of bike this Trek Hybrid is. From the adjustable handlebars to the soft seat that allows you to cycle for a long-distance tour. So although the company states it as a mountain bike, the features on the bike speak of it as a hybrid bike.

The handlebar allows you to adjust to the required height. This means you can easily ride the bike on hard terrain and adjust the bike when you want to ride on smooth terrain. It is also very durable, and durability is one main characteristic of a hybrid bike because such a bike is exposed to harsh environments. 

The Trek 7200 bike has strong brakes, making it excellent for off-road adventures.

  • What does a Trek 7200 weigh?

What size is a Trek 7200 bike? The Trek 7200 hybrid bike weighs 26.34 lbs or 11.95 kgs. However, many people believe the bike weighs about 30.7 pounds when fully assembled. This tells you that the 26.34 lbs weight of the bike might be equivalent to a disassembled Trek 7200 bike. This is just the weight of the bike itself without the rider and the cargo on it. The rider, cargo, and bike have an expected maximum weight of 300 pounds or 136 kgs.

This weight makes it suitable for riding on but not the highly steep hills. In addition, the maximum weight expected of the weight is ideal for people who intend to carry some cargo on the bike. 

3. How much is a Trek 7200 Worth

 How much does a Trek 7200 multitrack cost? The Trek 7200 hybrid bike is not as expensive as anyone would think. Its general guide price has never exceeded $500. The 2000 7200 is worth $430, the 2001 Trek 7200 is worth $380, and the 2004 to 2005 Trek 7200 are both worth $390.

Those are good prices for a hybrid bike that you would want to ride on rough and smooth terrains.

  • What rider’s height does the bike fit?

This will all depend on the rider’s height. After measuring your height in centimeters, you can use the chart below to know the right bike size. Remember, this is just a general guide to the best bike size for your height as a rider. The best way to know which bike size would fit you is to go for a test ride with the bike.

Getting a bike for your height enhances your comfort when riding the bike. So apart from using this chart to see which bike size would fit you, it is vital to go for a test ride to determine the correct bike size.

The Trek 7200 bike is a hybrid configured for complex and smooth terrains. You can use it for commuting to work and off-road adventures. The Trek company is famous for making the best and most durable mountain bikes, so you can be sure that this bike also is durable and effective.

The bike is also affordable because the Trek hybrid has never had an over $500 price. But, of course, depending on the year of manufacture, the Trek has different prices, depending on what you can afford.

In conclusion, the bike is good, especially if you intend to have one bike for your smooth paved road adventures and off-road activities. The bike is also worth its price.

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Best aero road bikes: The fastest bikes money can buy

The best aero road bikes will cut through the air and save you watts

Trek Madone Gen 7

Best aero road bikes you can buy today

Aero road bikes explained.

The best aero road bikes will give you a dose of free speed with their aerodynamic performance better than ever and saving you energy at all but the lowest speeds. Their aerodynamic gains are more important than the benefits of riding the best lightweight bikes on all but the steepest climbs.

Modern aero road bikes are also much more comfortable than their predecessors and many have reduced the significant weight of those bikes close to the UCI's 6.8kg weight limit in top spec builds.

That makes an aero road bike a compelling choice if you're looking for the best road bike for your next purchase. Even though pro-level builds are very expensive, most brands will offer a range of builds to soften the price. 

Read on for our pick of the best aero road bikes, or head to the bottom of the page where we answer some of the most common aero bike questions.

Specialized Tarmac SL 7

Our expert review:

Specifications

Reasons to buy, reasons to avoid.

The Tarmac has traditionally taken on the role of a lightweight climber in Specialized's road bike range, but in the pursuit of performance gains there has been such a convergence in technology that the latest Tarmac SL 7 has assumed both the aero and the lightweight mantle, and is the bike ridden by Specialized's sponsored pro teams in almost all races, with the exception of Paris-Roubaix.

Specialized has managed to make the Tarmac SL 7 as aero as many out and out aero bikes while still skimming the UCI's 6.8kg weight limit, even in the commercially available S-Works spec.

There's fantastic handling although the ride is harsher than the previous SL 6 model. The top spec bike comes with Roval Rapide CLX wheels, although surprisingly still with inner tubes. It also carries a frightening price tag, although lower spec bikes are slightly more affordable.

There are two frame levels available. The S-Works models use the brand's FACT 12r carbon and will have a frame weight of 800 grams (size 56cm, painted). The lower-specced Pro, Expert and Comp models share the same silhouette but with FACT 10r carbon for a frame weight of 960g.

Model range

  • Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
  • Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 - SRAM Red AXS
  • Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro - SRAM Force AXS
  • Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2
  • Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp - SRAM Rival AXS

Trek Madone SLR

The latest Trek Madone SLR Gen 7 bike takes a totally different tack to most aero bikes, with a seat tube that splits towards its top, leaving a large hole under the rider. Trek claims that this significantly improves airflow towards the rear of the bike, resulting in around a 10 watt energy saving over the previous Madone.

There's another 10 watts saving on offer from the redesigned bar/stem, which has a significant flare, resulting in a more aero position when riding on the tops.

Trek has also shaved around 300g from the bike's weight by removing its predecessor's adjustable IsoSpeed damping. It's been replaced by the non-adjustable IsoFlow design, which cantilevers the seat mast over that split seat tube.

The previous generation Madone was already an expensive bike and the upgrades haven't done anything to improve affordability, but the Gen 7 bike is a radical, distinctive take on the aero road bike. Trek continues to sell the older model alongside the new bike if you hanker after its more stocky looks. 

Model range (Gen 7 Madone)

  • Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS
  • Trek Madone SLR 9
  • Trek Madone SLR 7 AXS
  • Trek Madone SLR 7 
  • Trek Madone SLR 6 AXS
  • Trek Madone SLR 6

Merida Reacto

The Merida Reacto aero road bike has been updated to be more in line with modern trends - lighter, more aero, and more efficient. As such, the Reacto's slimmed down, aerofoil tubing and dropped seat stays make up the majority of the aero alterations.

To begin with its aero credentials, development of the Reacto IV saw six different models undergo computational airflow testing before heading into the real wind tunnel to refine and select the quickest frame.

The results include the fork being integrated into the frame, complete internal cable routing (into the cockpit rather than into the headtube), a redesign to optimise airflow at the seat stays and fork crown, and lower attachment points for the seat stays to reduce drag, among other touches.

Compliance and comfort are also the name of the game, with tweaks and improvements in the carbon layup – even more so in the higher-end CF5 frame – reducing the mass of the frame while bringing a reportedly smoother ride, which is something the Merida S-Flex seat post also assists with.

Further burnishing the Reacto IV's all-rounder tag are the 30mm tyre clearance, disc-brake cooling fins, an integrated rear light, and aero touches like the 'hidden' seat post clamp and thru-axles.

  • Merida Reacto Team
  • Merida Reacto 9000
  • Merida Reacto 8000
  • Merida Reacto 7000
  • Merida Reacto Limited
  • Merida Reacto 6000
  • Merida Reacto 5000
  • Merida Reacto 4000

Giant Propel Advanced

The Giant Propel Advanced had an update in 2022, which has aimed to make the bike lighter and more accommodating, with a rear end that's skinnier and more compliant without compromising power delivery or front end stiffness.

The new two-piece bar and stem are designed to make it easier to work on the bike than its predecessor. Giant says that the new bike is some 225g lighter than the last model Propel, and also more aero, saving over 6 watts. There's an increase in tyre clearance too, allowing you to fit 30mm rubber for increased road smoothing.

The top spec Propel Advanced SL bikes have an integrated seat mast, which limits adjustability, but the Advanced and Advanced Pro have a more normal seatpost design, which should make resale easier. 

  • Giant Propel Advanced SL 0
  • Giant Propel Advanced SL 1 (not US)
  • Giant Propel Advanced SL Disc Di2 (not UK)
  • Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0 AXS
  • Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0 Di2
  • Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 (not US)
  • Giant Propel Advanced 1
  • Giant Propel Advanced2 (not US)

Pinarello Dogma F

This fourth iteration of the Dogma F has lost its numeric suffix, but follows the form of its predecessors; the winners of five Tours de France. 

At a time when many brands were developing separate lightweight and aero bikes, Pinarello stuck to its guns with the Dogma series, progressively refining its all-rounder design with increased integration and improved aerodynamics. 

The Dogma was never a lightweight bike though, leading Team Ineos Grenadiers and its predecessor, Team Sky, to stick to rim brakes long after other teams had switched to discs and look to save weight elsewhere by using Lightweight wheels for hilly stages.

But the Dogma F manages to reach a more competitive weight via small gains in parts like the 3D-printed titanium seatpost clamp, which together add up to a 265g reduction from the Dogma F12 and puts a top spec disc brake retail build at around 7kg. The Dogma F is not just light though, it's razor sharp, fast, and comfortable with it. It's also one of the few high spec bikes that's available with rim brakes, not just discs.

  • Pinarello Dogma F Red eTap AXS
  • Pinarello Dogma F Dura-Ace Di2
  • Pinarello Dogma F Disc Super Record EPS
  • Pinarello Dogma F Custom Build

Cannondale SystemSix

The SystemSix moniker is nothing new to Cannondale, having first appeared in the form of a hybrid carbon fibre/aluminium composite frame back in 2007. Ahead of its time in many ways, it paved the way for future models such as the lightweight and dynamic SuperSix Evo , which has also been given the aero treatment and an upgrade in 2023.

The blueprint for the SystemSix - Cannondale's dedicated aero road bike - has been touted by the American company to be the 'fastest on the planet'. At 7.8kg it may seem a little on the portly side, but Cannondale says the added grams will do little to thwart progress, even on the hills.

The SystemSix makes an endearing case for itself as far as free speed is concerned. It's seriously fast - be it on a descent, flat, or climb, and the powerful disc brakes make for controlled modulation mid-corner.

Offering a choice of Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 , Ultegra Di2, Ultegra mechanical, and Red eTap AXS groupsets, there are plenty of options to choose from depending on your budget. 

  • Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD Dura-Ace Di2
  • Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD Red eTap AXS
  • Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD Ultegra Di2
  • Cannondale SystemSix Carbon Ultegra

Wilier Filante SLR

The Wilier Filante SLR is designed to mix aerodynamics and low weight, with a design that reduces the amount of material used, resulting in a claimed 870g frame weight. The tube shapes are also said to make for better performance when riding in real world conditions like in a group or cornering, where airflow may be more complex than in a wind tunnel test.

Wilier has retained its signature widely spaced fork legs, which it says reduces aero interference with the turning wheel, as well as offering wider tyre options. The frame and fork are asymmetric to balance the loads on their component parts. Wilier fits its own SLR42KC wheels to many specs as well as offering a Vision Trimax alternative. 

  • Wilier Filante SLR Campagnolo Super Record EPS Disc
  • Wilier Filante SLR Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
  • Wilier Filante SLR Sram Red eTap AXS
  • Wilier Filante SLR Shimano Ultegra Di2
  • Wilier Filante SLR Sram Force eTap AXS

Bianchi Aria

The Bianchi Aria is one of the most versatile aero road bike offerings gathered here. Not only is it super-efficient in a straight line, boasting a phenomenal turn of speed, but it's also impressively responsive to directional changes thanks to the steep head angle and racy geometry.

The frame comprises all the aero-optimised shapes you'd expect from a bike of this nature, with an integrated frame and fork, dropped seat stays and a D-shaped seat post - it all looks very fast.

Like most modern road bikes, it's now disc brake only, and while it does err on the heavy side it still climbs well and offers impressive compliance despite lacking the Countervail technology as used on the brand's higher-value models such as the Oltre RC.

That said, if it's greater comfort you're after, the Aria can accommodate wider tyres - it comes with 28C road tyres as standard.

  • Bianchi Aria Ultegra Di2 Disc
  • Bianchi Aria 105 Di2 Disc
  • Bianchi Aria Ultegra Disc
  • Bianchi Aria 105 Disc
  • Bianchi Aria Rival eTap AXS Disc

Canyon Aeroad

With a name such as Aeroad, there's no mistaking what this weapon was designed to do - attack the finish line as quickly as possible.

There are three frame specs for the Aeroad, starting off with the top spec CFR (Canyon Factory Racing), which is available with a range of premium groupsets and wheels, as well as a power meter as standard.

The CF SLX level frames are equipped with mid-level electronic groupsets, but still boast a power meter and quality wheelsets, while the entry-level CF SL frameset is specced with Shimano Ultegra and DT Swiss ARC 1600 wheels. Smaller size CF SL bikes come with 650b wheels to keep the geometry similar to larger sizes with 700c wheels. Canyon quotes a bike weight of 7.8kg for the most basic CF SL 8 Disc spec, dropping to 7.2kg for the CFR Disc Di2.

There's a new Canyon Aeroad on the horizon for 2023, with Mathieu van der Poel spotted winning Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix on the new frame, which features subtle upgrades from its predecessor, the most obvious of which is a repositioned seatpost clamp.

  • Canyon Aeroad CFR Disc LTD (not US)
  • Canyon Aeroad CFR Disc Di2
  • Canyon Aeroad CFR Disc eTap
  • Canyon Aeroad CFR Disc EPS (not US)
  • Canyon Aeroad CFR Disc MvdP (not US)
  • Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8 Disc Di2
  • Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8 Disc eTap
  • Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 7 Disc eTap
  • Canyon Aeroad CF SL 8 Disc

Scott Foil RC

The Scott Foil is another aero road bike that has had a recent makeover . Scott says that the changes have made the new bike lighter and more aero. Although the cut-out for the rear wheel makes it look as if the wheelbase has been reduced from the older model, the geometry is essentially unchanged. According to Scott the redesigned frame with its deeper tube profiles will save you over a minute over its predecessor over a 40km ride at 40km/h. 

The new Foil is also claimed to be more comfortable, with a carbon bar-stem that helps absorb road chatter and, as with the Merida Reacto, a seatpost with a large cut-away section at its rear, into which you can fit a light. Claimed weight has dropped to 7.22kg and you can fit 30mm tyres.

  • Scott Foil RC Ultimate
  • Scott Foil RC Pro
  • Scott Foil RC 10
  • Scott Foil RC 20
  • Scott Foil RC 30

The notion of aerodynamics is nothing new to Cervelo, having single-handedly created the aero road bike concept back in 2002 with the aluminium Soloist. With aerofoil tubing developed by NACA – the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics – the Soloist was unlike anything seen before and started the aero genre that has taken over top level racing today.

The latest S5 dominated the 2022 Tour de France. It's had a more subtle upgrade than the Scott Foil, with the new 2023 model having frame clearance for 34mm tyres, tweaked tube profiles and a redesigned bar-stem that makes adjustment and maintenance easier than its predecessor. It's also gone disc brake and electronic groupset only - another trend in high-end bikes.

  • Cervelo S5 Dura-Ace Di2
  • Cervelo S5 Red eTap AXS
  • Cervelo S5 Force eTap AXS
  • Cervelo S5 Ultegra Di2

Factor Ostro VAM

Factor Bikes describes the Ostro VAM as an "everything bike". The VAM stands for " vertical ascent per minute", so as you'd expect it's lightweight and stiff to satisfy the climbers, with a frameset claimed to weigh 830g that Factor says can easily hit a sub-6.8kg build.

The Ostro VAM frameset is also aero, with truncated aerofoil tubing, front end integration and an aggressive ride position. Pair that with the option to fit 32mm tyres and a frame built for compliance and it's Factor's answer to the aero all-rounder.

It's designed to be easy to run, with CeramicSpeed SLT maintenance-free bearings and a T47 threaded bottom bracket. Factor builds to order and offers a wide range of bar-stem and groupset options as well as five different depths of wheels from its Black Inc sister brand.

Model Range

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Aero is the road bike buzzword at present. But what makes an aero road bike, why are they so expensive and why do they all look the same ? Read on to find out.

What makes a bike aero?

The heart of an aero road bike is its aerofoil-shaped tube profiles. In fact, truncated aerofoils are used, which have the front end of a classic teardrop shape, but cut off the rear end sharply. This results in an aerofoil (like a plane's wing) that's as much as eight times longer than the actual tubing. Air behind the rear of the tube "completes" the aerofoil shape and results in the air flowing smoothly around the tubes. 

This creates a frame that's significantly more aerodynamic than a classic round tube profile, reducing the effort required to keep the bike moving at all but the slowest speeds.

In addition, modern aero road bikes hide the brake hoses (and gear cables if these are present) within the bar and stem, routing them directly into the head tube. 

As with round frame tubes, there's drag developed by exposed cables that's disproportionate to their width. This front-end integration and fitting bar-stems that are aerodynamically optimised save yet more energy.

Finally, an aero road bike will almost always be fitted with deeper section wheels, which are more aerodynamically efficient than shallower rims. The sweet spot tends to be between 40mm and 50mm deep, where there are significant watt savings, but the wheels are not too hard to handle in crosswinds.

Why do aero road bikes cost so much?

There's a significant amount of resource required to develop a modern aero road bike. That usually starts off with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies of airflow over the design and iteration of the design elements to optimise aero efficiency. 

Life size 3D-printed models of the bikes are then usually tested in a wind tunnel, which is a pricey, labour-intensive process. Airflow may be modelled at different wind speeds and wind yaw angles to ensure good aerodynamic performance in a range of conditions.

There may be several iterations and designers may perch mannequins on the prototype frame to see the effect of the rider on airflow. Some mannequins can even pedal, as this movement can alter the results.

It's all additional work and cost over developing a traditional round-tubed bike, in addition to ensuring it passes all the relevant safety standards too. It has to be shown to be comfortable to ride and stiff enough for efficient pedalling as well.

Are aero road bikes uncomfortable to ride?

The initial crop of aero road bikes from around 10 to 15 years ago had a, not unmerited, reputation for being jarring to ride and heavy. Modern aero bikes have overcome this though, with designers learning how to maintain aerodynamics while building compliance into the frame. The ubiquity of disc brakes has seen a trend to wider, more comfortable tyres too.

Bike weight has decreased as well, with top spec modern aero bikes routinely approaching the UCI's magic 6.8kg weight limit, even with the disc brakes that are now the norm. 

In most ride conditions, aerodynamics are more important than bike weight, so an aero road bike is usually a better choice for most riders, even on hilly rides. It will be faster on the way back down too.

Why do all aero bikes look the same?

A result of the focus on aerodynamics and the need for designers to keep to the UCI's rules on frame design is that there's limited scope to innovate in frame shape. The same physics apply to airflow over every manufacturer's frame.

Features like deep aerofoil sections, horizontal top tubes, a deep bottom bracket area, dropped seat stays, integrated hose routing and sharp frame junctions have the same effect for all bikes and so feature in the majority of designs.

Having said that, there's still room for innovations like the Trek Madone's split seat tube that can potentially stir things up and change the aero calculus.

Would an aero/lightweight bike be a better choice than a full aero road bike?

Some brands offer both a lightweight bike and an aero road bike, so you may have a choice if you've decided on a particular bike brand. The majority of lightweight bikes now include some aero features though, just not as extreme as a full-on aero bike, so there's less energy saving. In general they retain a significant weight advantage.

Examples of lightweight bikes which have had the aero treatment include the Bianchi Specialissima , the Merida Scultura , the Scott Addict RC and the Trek Emonda . Other brands have merged the two categories: take the Specialized Tarmac SL 7 and the Pinarello Dogma F for example. 

For many riders, the combination of aero and light weight may be a compelling alternative to the all-out aero road bike.

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