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Aero road bikes for shorter riders

Aero and all-rounder road bikes whose smallest size fits riders around 160 cm (5'3") or shorter, with their smallest-size geometry. 41 bikes from 20 brands, starting from €1,999–€12,000 / $2,749–$13,499 / £2,499–£10,500.

How we pickedCurrent road bikes whose smallest size is recommended by the manufacturer for riders 160 cm or shorter. The list updates automatically as bikes are added; every value links back to its manufacturer source. Last updated .

Aero road bikes for shorter riders at a glance
#BikeFromLightest buildUCI legalMax tireSizes
1Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL€12,000€12,000£10,499—Yes32 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L
2Felt Nexar$8,899$8,899$8,8996.48 kg14.3 lbYes32 mm44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
3Felt Nexar UD Carbon STD$5,999$5,999$5,9997.6 kg16.8 lbNot stated32 mm44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
4Polygon Helios A€3,999$3,999€3,999—Yes34 mmXXXS, XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
5Trek Madone SL Gen 8€2,799$3,000£2,7507.87 kg17.4 lbNot stated32 mmXS, S, M, ML, L, XL
6Trek Madone SLR Gen 8€7,999$9,000£7,2506.4 kg14.1 lbNot stated32 mmXS, S, M, ML, L, XL
7Cannondale SuperSix EVO Carbon€4,499$4,999£4,2007.6 kg16.8 lbYes32 mm44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
8Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD€7,999$8,999£7,0006.8 kg15 lbYes32 mm44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
9Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71€11,999$13,499£10,5006.4 kg14.1 lbYes32 mm44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
10Liv EnviLiv Advanced€3,000$3,500£2,499—Not stated32 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L
11Liv EnviLiv Advanced Pro€5,000$7,800£4,799—Not stated32 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L
12Aurum Essentia€5,020€5,020€5,020—Not stated30 mm48, 51, 54, 56, 58
13Aurum Magma€8,299€8,299€8,299—Yes35 mm48, 51, 54, 56, 58
14Dolan Ares 3.0£2,500£2,500£2,500—Yes32 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
15Storck Aerfast.4 Comp€3,399€3,399€3,399—Yes28 mmXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
16Storck Aerfast.4 Platinum€6,999€6,999€6,999—Yes28 mmXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
17Storck Aerfast.4 Pro€3,999€3,999€3,999—Yes28 mmXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
18Storck Aerfast.4 Red Edition€7,299€7,299€7,299—Yes28 mmXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
19Storck Aerfast.5€8,499€8,499€8,499—Yes30 mmXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
20Storck Aerfast.5 Pro€5,999€5,999€5,999—Yes30 mmXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
21Winspace T1550$4,199$4,199$4,1997.7 kg17 lbYes32 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
22Berria Belador BR€5,099€5,099€5,099—Not stated32 mmXS (51), S (53), M (55), L (57), XL (59)
23Berria Belador Essential€1,999€1,999€1,999—Not stated32 mmXS (51), S (53), M (55), L (57), XL (59)
24Berria Belador Pro€2,999€2,999€2,999—Not stated32 mmXS (51), S (53), M (55), L (57), XL (59)
25Dolan Rebus£2,500£2,500£2,500—Yes25 mmS, M, L, XL
26Megamo Pulse SL€3,499€3,499£3,599—Not stated34 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
27Megamo Pulse SLR€4,999€4,999£5,099—Not stated34 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
28Orbea Orca Aero OMX€5,699€5,699£4,999—Not stated—47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 60
29Quintana Roo Service Course—7.3 kg16.1 lbNot stated36 mmXS, S, M, L
30Quintana Roo Studio NEXT Service Course—7.3 kg16.1 lbNot stated36 mmXS, S, M, L
31Rose Shave FF€5,600€5,600€5,6007 kg15.4 lbYes35 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
32Rose Shave FFX€8,000€8,000€8,000—Yes35 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
33Simplon Pride€7,499€7,499€7,4997.98 kg17.6 lbYes30 mm46/XXS, 49/XS, 52/S, 55/M, 58/L, 61/XL
34Giant Propel Advanced€3,000€3,000£2,499—Not stated32 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
35Giant Propel Advanced Pro€5,000$7,800£4,599—Not stated32 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
36Giant Propel Advanced SL€12,000€12,000£9,999—Yes32 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
37Dare Velocity Ace (VA-AFO)€5,699$6,699€5,6997.8 kg17.2 lbYes32 mm2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL
38Cervélo S5€9,999$10,100£9,4506.74 kg14.9 lbYes34 mm48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
39Chapter2 KOKO€3,999$2,749£3,999—Yes32 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
40Ribble Ultra-Aero SL$4,480$4,480£2,8498.4 kg18.5 lbYes—XS, S, M, L, XL
41Ribble Ultra-Aero SL R$5,705$5,705£3,7498.3 kg18.3 lbYes32 mmXS, S, M, L, XL

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.

FAQ

How many road: for shorter riders are in the database?

41 bikes from 20 brands match. Current road bikes whose smallest size is recommended by the manufacturer for riders 160 cm or shorter.

What is the cheapest option?

The Berria Belador Essential starts at €1,999 (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 €1,999–€12,000 / $2,749–$13,499 / £2,499–£10,500 (manufacturer MSRP).