2009 Road Bikes Buyer's Guide

The perfect road bike is dependent on a number of factors. This includes the price, the comfort of the ride, the specifications of the model, and the color of the road bike. For 2009, here is a detailed guide to the 5 best road bikes. With this guide, you'll be sure to be able to pick up a road bike that will perfectly complement your riding preferences.

1. Serotta. Some describe this as "The Ultimate Cycling Experience..." These road bikes are custom built by a Serotta-certified technician. With materials that provide the vertical compliance you desire, and tailored frame geometry to maintain endurance and stamina, this combination results in confidence and inspiration in a smooth and responsive ride. Serotta provides a number of custom road bikes. These are priced at $11,000 to $18,000+, approximately. Average weight on one of the models, the MeiVici, is 13.5 to 17 pounds.

2. Randall Scott. Online, these road bikes range in price from $449.95 to $6,049.00. They have a concept store in Boulder, Colorado. Exclusive at Randall Scott is free shipping on road bikes over $499.00. During their pre-season road bike sale, Randall Scott is selling road bikes for $399.00 to $6,049.00. Most of the 2009 road bike models are considerate and priced well below $1,000.00. The Tommaso Forma 2009 Professional Race Road Bike is $2,599.95, with an MSRP of $4599.00. This road bike comes with Vittoria Rubino race tires and can be returned or exchanged for 30 days.

3. Nytro. The feature here is the Felt 2009 Z35 Road Bike, and it is designed primarily for triathletes. Weighing 18.09 pounds, and equipped with a 20 speed, this bike only costs $2,198.95. Nytro has supplied equipment that has won a Triathlon World Championship or Olympic Medal from 1992 to 2004! Located in Encinitas, CA, Nytro is just a 30 minute drive from the San Diego Airport.

4. The Touring Cyclist. The Touring Cyclist has stores located in Missouri and Illinois and carries road bikes that range in price from $420.00 to $3400.00. At the top of the drop bar list is the Fuji Newest 3.0 road bike, priced at $650.00. It is designed for fun, comfort, and performance. It has 24 speed gearing and weighs 25.1 pounds.

5. Avantiplusnelson. This store houses road bikes for a number of different brands. The main feature is the Avanti road bike, and for 2009 Avanti presents the 2009 Monza Road Bike. With 18 speeds and a new frame, the Monza road bike is sure to fit in. January 09 Road Bike Specials include a special price of $2999.00 while stocks last. This includes the Avanti Cadent 1.0 2009, and the Avanti Quantum 1.0 2009.

Sources:

1. http://serotta.com/road/stock.html .

2. http://www.rscycle.com/Bikes/Road-bikes .

3. http://www.nytro.com/Felt_2009_Z35_Road_Bike_p/09fel_z35.htm .

4. http://www.touringcyclist.com/bikes/bike_road.html .

5. http://www.avantiplusnelson.co.nz/bikes/roadbikes.aspx .