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Aero road bikes with a threaded bottom bracket

Aero road frames with a threaded (T47, BSA or Italian) bottom bracket: easier to service and less prone to creaks. 35 bikes from 22 brands, starting from €1,999–€14,199 / $2,749–$13,500 / £2,500–£11,999.

How we pickedCurrent road bikes whose published bottom bracket standard is threaded. The list updates automatically as bikes are added; every value links back to its manufacturer source. Last updated .

Aero road bikes with a threaded bottom bracket at a glance
#BikeFromLightest buildUCI legalMax tireSizes
1Berria Belador Essential€1,999€1,999€1,999—Not stated32 mmXS (51), S (53), M (55), L (57), XL (59)
2Dolan Ares 3.0£2,500£2,500£2,500—Yes32 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
3Chapter2 KOKO€3,999$2,749£3,999—Yes32 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
4Trek Madone SL Gen 8€2,799$3,000£2,7507.87 kg17.4 lbNot stated32 mmXS, S, M, ML, L, XL
5Ribble Ultra-Aero SL$4,480$4,480£2,8498.4 kg18.5 lbYes—XS, S, M, L, XL
6Berria Belador Pro€2,999€2,999€2,999—Not stated32 mmXS (51), S (53), M (55), L (57), XL (59)
7Specialized Tarmac SL7€3,299$3,300€3,2998.27 kg18.2 lbNot stated32 mm44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
8Megamo Pulse SL€3,499€3,499£3,599—Not stated34 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
9Ribble Ultra-Aero SL R$5,705$5,705£3,7498.3 kg18.3 lbYes32 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
10Polygon Helios A€3,999$3,999€3,999—Yes34 mmXXXS, XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
11Specialized Tarmac SL9€4,499$4,200£3,9997.1 kg15.7 lbNot stated32 mm44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
12Winspace T1550$4,199$4,199$4,1997.7 kg17 lbYes32 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
13Cannondale SuperSix EVO Carbon€4,499$4,999£4,2007.6 kg16.8 lbYes32 mm44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
14Megamo Pulse SLR€4,999€4,999£5,099—Not stated34 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
15Berria Belador BR€5,099€5,099€5,099—Not stated32 mmXS (51), S (53), M (55), L (57), XL (59)
16Dimond Radiant SL$5,400$5,400$5,400—Not stated32 mm—
17Ventum NS1$5,599$5,599$5,599—Yes35 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
18Cinelli Aeroscoop€5,800€5,800€5,800—Yes34 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
19Look 795 Blade RS 2€5,890€5,890€5,890—Yes—XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
20Argon 18 Nitrogen$5,999$5,999$5,999—Not stated32 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
21Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD€7,999$8,999£7,0006.8 kg15 lbYes32 mm44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
22Trek Madone SLR Gen 8€7,999$9,000£7,2506.4 kg14.1 lbNot stated32 mmXS, S, M, ML, L, XL
23Look 795 Blade RS 3€8,490€8,490£7,9907.1 kg15.7 lbYes34 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
24Aurum Magma€8,299€8,299€8,299—Yes35 mm48, 51, 54, 56, 58
25Argon 18 Nitrogen Pro€10,995$10,499£9,5006.95 kg15.3 lbYes32 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
26Factor OSTRO VAM€11,399$10,399€11,399—Not stated32 mm45, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
27Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71€11,999$13,499£10,5006.4 kg14.1 lbYes32 mm44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
28Factor ONE€13,099$11,999€13,099—Yes34 mm47, 52, 54, 56, 58
29Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9€13,999$13,500£11,9996.6 kg14.6 lbNot stated32 mm44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
30ENVE Melee€14,199$12,250€14,1996.65 kg14.7 lbNot stated33 mm47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60
31Colnago Y1Rs—7.2 kg15.9 lbNot stated32 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
32Pardus Spark EVO——Not stated32 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
33Pinarello Dogma F—6.63 kg14.6 lbYes30 mm430, 465, 500, 515, 530, 540, 550, 560, 575, 595, 620
34Quintana Roo Service Course—7.3 kg16.1 lbNot stated36 mmXS, S, M, L
35Quintana Roo Studio NEXT Service Course—7.3 kg16.1 lbNot stated36 mmXS, S, M, L

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FAQ

How many road: threaded bottom bracket are in the database?

35 bikes from 22 brands match. Current road bikes whose published bottom bracket standard is threaded.

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–€14,199 / $2,749–$13,500 / £2,500–£11,999 (manufacturer MSRP).