- From
- €4,499$4,200£3,999
- Lightest
- 7.1 kg15.7 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 6/7
Buyer's guide
The best aero road bikes
The highest-scoring current aero road bikes in our verdicts, weighing aero, frame, components, weight, fit, practicality and price. 10 bikes from 9 brands, starting from €3,999–€9,000 / $3,999–$10,499 / £3,999–£8,500.
How we pickedCurrent aero road bikes ranked by their overall verdict score, the average of the category scores on each bike page. Scores compare road bikes with each other. 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 | 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | Canyon Aeroad CFR | €9,000$10,499£8,500 | 7.02 kg15.5 lb | Yes | 32 mm | 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL |
| 4 | Cube Litening Aero C:68X | €4,999€4,999£4,999 | 6.9 kg15.2 lb | Not stated | 34 mm | 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 |
| 5 | Ventum NS1 | $5,599$5,599$5,599 | — | Yes | 35 mm | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| 6 | Look 795 Blade RS 3 | €8,490€8,490£7,990 | 7.1 kg15.7 lb | Yes | 34 mm | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL |
| 7 | Polygon Helios A | €3,999$3,999€3,999 | — | Yes | 34 mm | XXXS, XXS, 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 | 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 |
| 10 | Basso SV | €7,799$10,495€7,799 | 6.7 kg14.8 lb | Yes | 35 mm | 45, 48, 51, 53, 56, 58, 61 |
- 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
- From
- €4,999€4,999£4,999
- Lightest
- 6.9 kg15.2 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 6/7
Ventum
NS1
- From
- $5,599$5,599$5,599
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 6/6
- From
- €8,490€8,490£7,990
- Lightest
- 7.1 kg15.7 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 6/6
Polygon
Helios A
- From
- €3,999$3,999€3,999
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 7/7
- From
- €5,600€5,600€5,600
- Lightest
- 7 kg15.4 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 2/6
- From
- €7,999$9,000£7,250
- Lightest
- 6.4 kg14.1 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 6/6
Basso
SV
- From
- €7,799$10,495€7,799
- Lightest
- 6.7 kg14.8 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 10/7
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.
- Wind tunnel tested: 11 superbikes go head to head (Cyclingnews, 2024)
Includes Trek Madone SLR 7 Gen 8.
FAQ
How many best aero road bikes are in the database?
10 bikes from 9 brands match. Current aero road bikes ranked by their overall verdict score, the average of the category scores on each bike page. Scores compare road bikes with each other.
What is the cheapest option?
The Polygon Helios A starts at €3,999 / $3,999 (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 €3,999–€9,000 / $3,999–$10,499 / £3,999–£8,500 (manufacturer MSRP).