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Schwinn
Entry into road cycling without entry into debt. Drop bars for proper positioning, enough gears for hills.
Aluminum
14
700c
Caliper
| Product | Rating | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volare 1400 Road Bike Best Schwinn | 4.4 | $399 | View |
 XC550 Road Bike 21 Speed Value Eurobike | 4.2 | $289 | View |
 Domane AL 2 Trek | 4.8 | $1,049 | View |
 Shadow 3.0 Road Bike Vilano | 4.1 | $319 | View |
 CAAD Optimo 3 Cannondale | 4.7 | $1,225 | View |
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Schwinn
Entry into road cycling without entry into debt. Drop bars for proper positioning, enough gears for hills.
Aluminum
14
700c
Caliper
Eurobike
The visual of a road bike at the price of dinner out. Gets you the drop bar experience affordably.
High carbon steel
21
700c x 25c
Dual caliper
Trek
Trek's answer to "I want to actually enjoy long rides." The IsoSpeed decoupler absorbs road vibration.
100 Series Alpha Aluminum
Shimano Claris
700c
IsoSpeed
Vilano
Surprisingly competent budget road bike. Integrated shifters mean proper road bike experience.
6061 Aluminum
14
700c
Integrated
Cannondale
Where aluminum meets performance. The CAAD lineage is legendary in affordable racing.
SmartForm C2 Alloy
Shimano Sora
Carbon
18
Different, not uncomfortable. They offer multiple hand positions. You'll primarily use the hoods.
Not at first. Flat pedals work fine while learning. Clipless increase efficiency but have a learning curve.
25c-28c for most riders. Wider tires at lower pressure are actually faster and more comfortable.
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