Best road bikes of 2024 reviewed by Cyclist’s experts

Buying a new road bike can be one of life’s bigger decisions. For many, it’s as large a commitment as getting road bikes a new car or going on a big holiday and you’ll hopefully have it for a long time. So it has to be right.

And there are so many questions! How do I know what’s right for me? Do I need a carbon frame? Do I go aero? Do I go lightweight? Do I need disc brakes? Should I consider tubeless-ready wheels?

If you need some help with the basics, head to our beginner’s guide to road cycling and don’t miss our guide to the parts of a road bike to help get your head around any technical jargon.

To make it easier, you should break down this process into some simple steps. Firstly, how much money are you able or willing to spend on a new bike and secondly, what do you want from this bike?

Once you’ve decided on these criteria for a new road bike, you should be able to narrow down your options considerably. Then you will be left with smaller decisions like aesthetics and brand heritage to make your final decision.

In this guide we’ve rounded up the best road bikes on the market from under £1,000 to over £10,000. After something under £1,000? Read our guide to the best budget road bikes for a dedicated look at budget bikes as well as our specific guides to the best aero road bikes, the best endurance road bikes and the best aluminium road bikes.