What are the lightest road bikes available?
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Specialized Aethos 2 Expert
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£4931.53 ≈ | FACT 10r Carbon | 12 | 700x28 (stock) | Hydraulic disc (flat-mount) | 7.05 | Roval Alpinist Carbon Handlebar (two-piece on Expert) |
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The Aethos 2 Expert is a lightweight performance-endurance road bike built on a FACT 10r carbon frame, focused on ride quality and climbing efficiency. It ships with mid-depth Roval C38 wheels, a Roval Alpinist two-piece cockpit, and either SRAM Force AXS or Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupsets, suited to riders who prioritize light weight and comfort over aero features.
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Wilier Verticale SLR
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£6724.82 ≈ | Carbon (Toray T800 T1100 M46 JB) | 2x12 | 700C | Hydraulic disc (flat mount) | — | Integrated carbon V-Bar |
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The Wilier Verticale SLR is an ultralight carbon road bike optimized for climbing with an integrated V-Bar cockpit, 32mm tyre clearance, and high-modulus Toray carbon construction. It suits riders seeking a lightweight, race-capable climbing bike with modern integration and wheel/tire versatility.
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Bianchi Specialissima RC
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£3362.41 ≈ | HM Carbon | 12 | 700c | Disc | 6.6 | Reparto Corse integrated carbon cockpit |
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Ultra-light, aero-optimised road bike built from high-modulus carbon for climbing and racing. It comes with an integrated Reparto Corse carbon cockpit, Reparto Corse 33mm carbon wheels, and 12-speed electronic groupset, suited to WorldTour riders and dedicated enthusiasts.
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Cervelo R5
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£9712.88 ≈ | Carbon | 12-speed | 700c | Disc | 5.97 | One-piece integrated carbon HB18 |
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The Cervelo R5 is an ultralight, climbing-focused road bike built around a carbon frameset and one-piece integrated HB18 cockpit. It suits competitive road racers and strong amateur climbers who prioritize low weight, stiffness, and modern electronic drivetrains.
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BMC Teammachine SLR
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£9712.88 ≈ | Premium Carbon | 12-speed | 700c | Hydraulic disc | 6.8 | ICS Carbon Evo |
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Lightweight climbing-focused road bike with aerodynamic tube shaping and integrated cockpit, suited for racing and steep climbs. Available in multiple carbon tiers with modern electronic and mechanical drivetrain compatibility.
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Colnago V5Rs
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£4109.60 ≈ | Carbon Monocoque | — | 700c | Disc | — | — |
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The Colnago V5Rs is a lightweight, aero-focused all‑round racing bike built from a monocoque carbon frame with modern race geometry and clearance for up to 32mm tyres. It suits competitive road racers and riders who want a single bike that climbs and performs in fast race conditions.
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Cannondale SuperSix Evo Lab71 SL
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£7845.62 ≈ | Carbon | 12 | 700c | Hydraulic disc | — | Cannondale SystemBar Road SL |
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An ultralight, race-focused SuperSix EVO built with LAB71 Series 0 carbon and an integrated SystemBar cockpit. High-end components (SRAM RED AXS or Shimano Dura‑Ace depending on build) and lightweight DT Swiss/ HOLLOWGRAM wheels make it for climbers and racers who prioritise low mass and aerodynamics.
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