Road bikes are bikes meant to be ridden on paved or asphalt roads. Road bicycles are, in general, built to be agile and lightweight equipped with frame materials such as carbon fiber, titanium, or aluminum so they are easier to pedal uphill and to gain speed for pedaling efficiency. Road bike wheels are made from aluminum or carbon fiber and today’s current braking systems are mostly hydraulic disc brakes which makes it much easier to stop safely and to control speed for safety. Modern road bike shifting and braking can either be mechanical, with cables, or with electronic, battery operated shifting which relieves any confusion riders may have learning how to shift road bike derailleurs. Modern road bikes are aerodynamic and designed to slice through the air which increases speed and efficiency making road bikes fast. Although road bikes are built without suspension they are very comfortable to ride for hours with a proper bike fit.
