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Buyer's guide

Direct-to-consumer aero road bikes

Aero and all-rounder road bikes you order straight from the brand's own web shop or stores, often at lower prices than dealer-sold rivals. 29 bikes from 17 brands, starting from €3,199–€14,199 / $2,749–$12,250 / £2,500–£8,500.

How we pickedCurrent road bikes the manufacturer sells directly to consumers (its own online shop, app or stores), with or without dealers alongside. The list updates automatically as bikes are added; every value links back to its manufacturer source. Last updated .

Direct-to-consumer aero road bikes at a glance
#BikeFromLightest buildUCI legalMax tireSizes
1Dolan Ares 3.0£2,500£2,500£2,500—Yes32 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
2Dolan Rebus£2,500£2,500£2,500—Yes25 mmS, M, L, XL
3Chapter2 KOKO€3,999$2,749£3,999—Yes32 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
4Radon Vaillant€3,199€3,199€3,1997.25 kg16 lbNot stated—XS, S, M, L, XL
5Storck Aerfast.4 Comp€3,399€3,399€3,399—Yes28 mmXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
6Ribble Ultra-Aero SL R$5,705$5,705£3,7498.3 kg18.3 lbYes32 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
7Storck Aerfast.4 Pro€3,999€3,999€3,999—Yes28 mmXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
8Winspace T1550$4,199$4,199$4,1997.7 kg17 lbYes32 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
9Canyon Aeroad CF SLX€4,799$4,999£4,4997.34 kg16.2 lbYes32 mm2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
10Van Rysel RCR-F Pro€4,500$7,499£5,0007.5 kg16.5 lbYes33 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
11Aurum Essentia€5,020€5,020€5,020—Not stated30 mm48, 51, 54, 56, 58
12Cinelli Pressure II€5,300$5,990€5,300—Yes32 mmXS (46), S (49), M (52), L (55), XL (58)
13Dimond Radiant SL$5,400$5,400$5,400—Not stated32 mm—
14Ventum NS1$5,599$5,599$5,599—Yes35 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
15Rose Shave FF€5,600€5,600€5,6007 kg15.4 lbYes35 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
16Cinelli Aeroscoop€5,800€5,800€5,800—Yes34 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
17Storck Aerfast.5 Pro€5,999€5,999€5,999—Yes30 mmXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
18Storck Aerfast.4 Platinum€6,999€6,999€6,999—Yes28 mmXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
19Storck Aerfast.4 Red Edition€7,299€7,299€7,299—Yes28 mmXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
20Rose Shave FFX€8,000€8,000€8,000—Yes35 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
21Aurum Magma€8,299€8,299€8,299—Yes35 mm48, 51, 54, 56, 58
22Time Scylon$8,349$8,349$8,349—Yes32 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
23Storck Aerfast.5€8,499€8,499€8,499—Yes30 mmXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
24Canyon Aeroad CFR€9,000$10,499£8,5007.02 kg15.5 lbYes32 mm2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
25Factor OSTRO VAM€11,399$10,399€11,399—Not stated32 mm45, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
26Factor ONE€13,099$11,999€13,099—Yes34 mm47, 52, 54, 56, 58
27ENVE Melee€14,199$12,250€14,1996.65 kg14.7 lbNot stated33 mm47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60
28Quintana Roo Service Course—7.3 kg16.1 lbNot stated36 mmXS, S, M, L
29Quintana Roo Studio NEXT Service Course—7.3 kg16.1 lbNot stated36 mmXS, S, M, L

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: sold direct are in the database?

29 bikes from 17 brands match. Current road bikes the manufacturer sells directly to consumers (its own online shop, app or stores), with or without dealers alongside.

What is the cheapest option?

The Radon Vaillant starts at €3,199 (manufacturer MSRP).

Which is the lightest?

The ENVE Melee: its lightest complete build weighs 6.65 kg (14.7 lb) according to the manufacturer.

How much do they cost?

Starting prices range from €3,199–€14,199 / $2,749–$12,250 / £2,500–£8,500 (manufacturer MSRP).