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Buyer's guide

New aero road bikes

The newest aero and all-rounder road race bikes, with launch dates, prices and specs, newest first. 31 bikes from 19 brands, starting from €3,000–€14,199 / $3,500–$13,500 / £2,499–£11,999.

How we pickedCurrent road bikes launched in the last 18 months, by the release date the manufacturer or launch coverage states, newest first. The list updates automatically as bikes are added; every value links back to its manufacturer source. Last updated .

New aero road bikes at a glance
#BikeFromLightest buildUCI legalMax tireSizes
1ENVE Melee€14,199$12,250€14,1996.65 kg14.7 lbNot stated33 mm47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60
2Specialized Tarmac SL9€4,499$4,200£3,9997.1 kg15.7 lbNot stated32 mm44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
3Cube Litening Aero C:68X€4,999€4,999£4,9996.9 kg15.2 lbNot stated34 mm50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62
4Megamo Pulse SL€3,499€3,499£3,599—Not stated34 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
5Megamo Pulse SLR€4,999€4,999£5,099—Not stated34 mmXS, S, M, L, XL
6Eddy Merckx 525R€6,799€6,799£6,299—Yes34 mmXS, S, M, L
7Look 795 Blade RS 3€8,490€8,490£7,9907.1 kg15.7 lbYes34 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
8Canyon Aeroad CFR€9,000$10,499£8,5007.02 kg15.5 lbYes32 mm2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
9Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9€13,999$13,500£11,9996.6 kg14.6 lbNot stated32 mm44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
10Giant Propel Advanced€3,000€3,000£2,499—Not stated32 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
11Liv EnviLiv Advanced€3,000$3,500£2,499—Not stated32 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L
12Giant Propel Advanced Pro€5,000$7,800£4,599—Not stated32 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
13Liv EnviLiv Advanced Pro€5,000$7,800£4,799—Not stated32 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L
14Felt Nexar UD Carbon STD$5,999$5,999$5,9997.6 kg16.8 lbNot stated32 mm44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
15Felt Nexar$8,899$8,899$8,8996.48 kg14.3 lbYes32 mm44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
16Giant Propel Advanced SL€12,000€12,000£9,999—Yes32 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
17Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL€12,000€12,000£10,499—Yes32 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L
18Merida REACTO CF3——Not stated32 mm3XS, XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
19Merida REACTO CF5—7.1 kg15.7 lbNot stated32 mm3XS, XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
20Cannondale SuperSix EVO Carbon€4,499$4,999£4,2007.6 kg16.8 lbYes32 mm44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
21Ventum NS1$5,599$5,599$5,599—Yes35 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
22Rose Shave FF€5,600€5,600€5,6007 kg15.4 lbYes35 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
23Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD€7,999$8,999£7,0006.8 kg15 lbYes32 mm44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
24Rose Shave FFX€8,000€8,000€8,000—Yes35 mmXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
25Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71€11,999$13,499£10,5006.4 kg14.1 lbYes32 mm44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
26Factor ONE€13,099$11,999€13,099—Yes34 mm47, 52, 54, 56, 58
27Wilier Triestina Filante SLR ID2€8,500$9,900€8,5007.3 kg16.1 lbYes34 mmXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
28Argon 18 Nitrogen$5,999$5,999$5,999—Not stated32 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
29Argon 18 Nitrogen Pro€10,995$10,499£9,5006.95 kg15.3 lbYes32 mmXXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
30Cervélo S5€9,999$10,100£9,4506.74 kg14.9 lbYes34 mm48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
31Polygon Helios A€3,999$3,999€3,999—Yes34 mmXXXS, XXS, XS, 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: new releases are in the database?

31 bikes from 19 brands match. Current road bikes launched in the last 18 months, by the release date the manufacturer or launch coverage states, newest first.

What is the cheapest option?

The Giant Propel Advanced starts at €3,000 / £2,499 (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 €3,000–€14,199 / $3,500–$13,500 / £2,499–£11,999 (manufacturer MSRP).