Orbea
Orca Aero OMX
- From
- €5,699€5,699£4,999
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 7/7
Buyer's guide
Aero road bikes for tall riders
Aero and all-rounder road bikes whose largest size fits riders around 195 cm (6'5") or taller. 22 bikes from 12 brands, starting from €2,799–€12,000 / $3,000–$13,499 / £2,499–£10,500.
How we pickedCurrent road bikes whose largest size is recommended by the manufacturer for riders of 195 cm 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 | Orbea Orca Aero OMX | €5,699€5,699£4,999 | — | Not stated | — | 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 60 |
| 2 | Cannondale SuperSix EVO Carbon | €4,499$4,999£4,200 | 7.6 kg16.8 lb | Yes | 32 mm | 44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 3 | Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD | €7,999$8,999£7,000 | 6.8 kg15 lb | Yes | 32 mm | 44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 4 | Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 | €11,999$13,499£10,500 | 6.4 kg14.1 lb | Yes | 32 mm | 44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 5 | Dare Velocity Ace (VA-AFO) | €5,699$6,699€5,699 | 7.8 kg17.2 lb | Yes | 32 mm | 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL |
| 6 | Megamo Pulse SL | €3,499€3,499£3,599 | — | Not stated | 34 mm | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| 7 | Megamo Pulse SLR | €4,999€4,999£5,099 | — | Not stated | 34 mm | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| 8 | Rose Shave FF | €5,600€5,600€5,600 | 7 kg15.4 lb | Yes | 35 mm | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| 9 | Rose Shave FFX | €8,000€8,000€8,000 | — | Yes | 35 mm | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | Giant Propel Advanced | €3,000€3,000£2,499 | — | Not stated | 32 mm | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| 12 | Giant Propel Advanced Pro | €5,000$7,800£4,599 | — | Not stated | 32 mm | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| 13 | Giant Propel Advanced SL | €12,000€12,000£9,999 | — | Yes | 32 mm | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | Pinarello Dogma F | — | 6.63 kg14.6 lb | Yes | 30 mm | 430, 465, 500, 515, 530, 540, 550, 560, 575, 595, 620 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | Canyon Aeroad CFR | €9,000$10,499£8,500 | 7.02 kg15.5 lb | Yes | 32 mm | 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL |
| 19 | Dolan Ares 3.0 | £2,500£2,500£2,500 | — | Yes | 32 mm | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| 20 | Felt Nexar | $8,899$8,899$8,899 | 6.48 kg14.3 lb | Yes | 32 mm | 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 21 | 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 |
| 22 | Dolan Rebus | £2,500£2,500£2,500 | — | Yes | 25 mm | S, M, L, XL |
- From
- €4,499$4,999£4,200
- Lightest
- 7.6 kg16.8 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 5/8
- From
- €7,999$8,999£7,000
- Lightest
- 6.8 kg15 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 3/8
- From
- €11,999$13,499£10,500
- Lightest
- 6.4 kg14.1 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 3/8
- From
- €5,699$6,699€5,699
- Lightest
- 7.8 kg17.2 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 2/6
- From
- €3,499€3,499£3,599
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 4/5
- From
- €4,999€4,999£5,099
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 6/5
- From
- €5,600€5,600€5,600
- Lightest
- 7 kg15.4 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 2/6
- From
- €8,000€8,000€8,000
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 2/6
Simplon
Pride
- From
- €7,499€7,499€7,499
- Lightest
- 7.98 kg17.6 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 3/6
- From
- €3,000€3,000£2,499
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 3/6
- From
- €5,000$7,800£4,599
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 6/6
- From
- €12,000€12,000£9,999
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 3/6
- From
- €2,799$3,000£2,750
- Lightest
- 7.87 kg17.4 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 4/6
- From
- €7,999$9,000£7,250
- Lightest
- 6.4 kg14.1 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 6/6
Pinarello
Dogma F
- From
- —
- Lightest
- 6.63 kg14.6 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 4/11
- From
- €4,799$4,999£4,499
- Lightest
- 7.34 kg16.2 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 6/7
- From
- €9,000$10,499£8,500
- Lightest
- 7.02 kg15.5 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 3/7
Dolan
Ares 3.0
- From
- £2,500£2,500£2,500
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 7/5
- From
- $8,899$8,899$8,899
- Lightest
- 6.48 kg14.3 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 3/7
- From
- $5,999$5,999$5,999
- Lightest
- 7.6 kg16.8 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 2/7
Dolan
Rebus
- From
- £2,500£2,500£2,500
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 3/4
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.
- Wind tunnel tested: 12 aero bikes (Cyclingnews Labs) (Cyclingnews, 2025)
Includes DARE Velocity Ace-AFO.
- Wind tunnel tested: 11 superbikes go head to head (Cyclingnews, 2024)
Includes Trek Madone SLR 7 Gen 8, Pinarello Dogma F.
- Windkanal-Test: 13 Modelle im Windkanal (RennRad, 2024)
Includes Simplon Pride II.
FAQ
How many road: for tall riders are in the database?
22 bikes from 12 brands match. Current road bikes whose largest size is recommended by the manufacturer for riders of 195 cm 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 Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71: 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–€12,000 / $3,000–$13,499 / £2,499–£10,500 (manufacturer MSRP).