ENVE
Melee
- From
- €14,199$12,250€14,199
- Lightest
- 6.65 kg14.7 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 3/7
Buyer's guide
Aero road bikes for heavier riders
Road race bikes whose manufacturer rates them for a total system weight of 120 kg (265 lb) or more, rider, bike and luggage included. 21 bikes from 11 brands, starting from €2,799–€14,199 / $3,000–$13,500 / £2,500–£12,799.
How we pickedCurrent road bikes with a published maximum system weight (rider plus bike plus luggage) of 120 kg or more. The list updates automatically as bikes are added; every value links back to its manufacturer source. Last updated .
| # | Bike | From | Lightest build | UCI legal | Max tire | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENVE Melee | €14,199$12,250€14,199 | 6.65 kg14.7 lb | Not stated | 33 mm | 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60 |
| 2 | Trek Madone SL Gen 8 | €2,799$3,000£2,750 | 7.87 kg17.4 lb | Not stated | 32 mm | XS, S, M, ML, L, XL |
| 3 | Specialized Tarmac SL9 | €4,499$4,200£3,999 | 7.1 kg15.7 lb | Not stated | 32 mm | 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 4 | Trek Madone SLR Gen 8 | €7,999$9,000£7,250 | 6.4 kg14.1 lb | Not stated | 32 mm | XS, S, M, ML, L, XL |
| 5 | Simplon Pride | €7,499€7,499€7,499 | 7.98 kg17.6 lb | Yes | 30 mm | 46/XXS, 49/XS, 52/S, 55/M, 58/L, 61/XL |
| 6 | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 | €13,999$13,500£11,999 | 6.6 kg14.6 lb | Not stated | 32 mm | 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 7 | Dolan Ares 3.0 | £2,500£2,500£2,500 | — | Yes | 32 mm | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| 8 | Dolan Rebus | £2,500£2,500£2,500 | — | Yes | 25 mm | S, M, L, XL |
| 9 | Storck Aerfast.4 Comp | €3,399€3,399€3,399 | — | Yes | 28 mm | XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
| 10 | Ribble Ultra-Aero SL R | $5,705$5,705£3,749 | 8.3 kg18.3 lb | Yes | 32 mm | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| 11 | Storck Aerfast.4 Pro | €3,999€3,999€3,999 | — | Yes | 28 mm | XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
| 12 | Canyon Aeroad CF SLX | €4,799$4,999£4,499 | 7.34 kg16.2 lb | Yes | 32 mm | 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL |
| 13 | Scott Foil RC | €5,999$5,300£4,899 | — | Not stated | — | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
| 14 | Felt Nexar UD Carbon STD | $5,999$5,999$5,999 | 7.6 kg16.8 lb | Not stated | 32 mm | 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 15 | Storck Aerfast.4 Platinum | €6,999€6,999€6,999 | — | Yes | 28 mm | XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
| 16 | Storck Aerfast.4 Red Edition | €7,299€7,299€7,299 | — | Yes | 28 mm | XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
| 17 | Canyon Aeroad CFR | €9,000$10,499£8,500 | 7.02 kg15.5 lb | Yes | 32 mm | 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL |
| 18 | Felt Nexar | $8,899$8,899$8,899 | 6.48 kg14.3 lb | Yes | 32 mm | 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 19 | Scott Foil RC | €12,999$13,000£12,799 | — | Not stated | 30 mm | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
| 20 | Merida REACTO CF3 | — | — | Not stated | 32 mm | 3XS, XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL |
| 21 | Merida REACTO CF5 | — | 7.1 kg15.7 lb | Not stated | 32 mm | 3XS, XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL |
- From
- €2,799$3,000£2,750
- Lightest
- 7.87 kg17.4 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 4/6
- From
- €4,499$4,200£3,999
- Lightest
- 7.1 kg15.7 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 6/7
- From
- €7,999$9,000£7,250
- Lightest
- 6.4 kg14.1 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 6/6
Simplon
Pride
- From
- €7,499€7,499€7,499
- Lightest
- 7.98 kg17.6 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 3/6
- From
- €13,999$13,500£11,999
- Lightest
- 6.6 kg14.6 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 6/7
Dolan
Ares 3.0
- From
- £2,500£2,500£2,500
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 7/5
Dolan
Rebus
- From
- £2,500£2,500£2,500
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 3/4
- From
- €3,399€3,399€3,399
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 6/6
- From
- $5,705$5,705£3,749
- Lightest
- 8.3 kg18.3 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 3/5
- From
- €3,999€3,999€3,999
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 13/6
- From
- €4,799$4,999£4,499
- Lightest
- 7.34 kg16.2 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 6/7
- From
- €5,999$5,300£4,899
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 6/7
- From
- $5,999$5,999$5,999
- Lightest
- 7.6 kg16.8 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 2/7
- From
- €6,999€6,999€6,999
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 5/6
- From
- €7,299€7,299€7,299
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 1/6
- From
- €9,000$10,499£8,500
- Lightest
- 7.02 kg15.5 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 3/7
- From
- $8,899$8,899$8,899
- Lightest
- 6.48 kg14.3 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 3/7
- From
- €12,999$13,000£12,799
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 2/7
- From
- —
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 5/7
- From
- —
- Lightest
- 7.1 kg15.7 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 5/7
Measured in aero tests
Published tests that put bikes from this list in a wind tunnel or on a track. Results only compare within one test.
- Record-breaking test: Four aero road bikes compared by wattage (TOUR, 2026)
Includes Merida Reacto One.
- Wind tunnel tested: 11 superbikes go head to head (Cyclingnews, 2024)
Includes Trek Madone SLR 7 Gen 8.
- Windkanal-Test: 13 Modelle im Windkanal (RennRad, 2024)
Includes Simplon Pride II.
FAQ
How many road: for heavier riders are in the database?
21 bikes from 11 brands match. Current road bikes with a published maximum system weight (rider plus bike plus luggage) of 120 kg or more.
What is the cheapest option?
The Trek Madone SL Gen 8 starts at €2,799 / $3,000 / £2,750 (manufacturer MSRP).
Which is the lightest?
The Trek Madone SLR Gen 8: its lightest complete build weighs 6.4 kg (14.1 lb) according to the manufacturer.
How much do they cost?
Starting prices range from €2,799–€14,199 / $3,000–$13,500 / £2,500–£12,799 (manufacturer MSRP).