EX-UK ROAD BIKE

Description

A road bike is designed for speed, efficiency, and long-distance riding on smooth pavement. Below are typical full specifications for a road bike:

1. Frame:

• Material: Lightweight materials like carbon fiber, aluminum, or steel.
  • Carbon Fiber: Light, stiff, and vibration-damping, ideal for performance.
  • Aluminum: Affordable, lightweight, and durable.
  • Steel: Strong, comfortable, but heavier.
• Geometry: Typically has a more aggressive, forward-leaning design for aerodynamic performance.
• Sizes: Available in various sizes to fit different riders (usually measured by seat tube length).

2. Fork:

• Material: Carbon fiber or aluminum, often designed to absorb road vibrations for comfort.
• Design: Rigid, lightweight, and sometimes tapered for better handling.

3. Drivetrain:

• Crankset: Typically 2 or 3 chainrings for a wide gear range (double or compact setup is common for road bikes).
• Bottom Bracket: Press-fit or threaded for the crankset attachment.
• Derailleurs: Front and rear derailleurs for shifting gears (mechanical or electronic).
• Cassette: 10 to 12-speed cassettes with a range of gears (11-28t, 11-32t are common).
• Shifters: Integrated brake lever and gear shifters (STI, Ergo, or DoubleTap), with either mechanical or electronic shifting.

4. Wheels:

• Rims: Aluminum or carbon fiber wheels for lightness and strength.
• Tires: Typically 23mm to 28mm wide, providing a balance between speed and comfort. Tubeless or clincher options are common.
• Hubs: Sealed hubs for better performance and less maintenance.

5. Brakes:

• Type: Either caliper brakes (for more traditional bikes) or disc brakes (for increased stopping power and reliability in all weather conditions).
  • Caliper Brakes: Lighter and more aerodynamic.
  • Disc Brakes: Provide better stopping power, especially on wet or hilly terrain.
• Brake Levers: Integrated with the shifters (for road bikes with STI).

6. Handlebars:

• Type: Drop handlebars are standard, offering multiple hand positions for comfort and aerodynamic benefits.
• Material: Aluminum or carbon fiber for lightness and strength.
• Bar Tape: Often cork or foam for added comfort and grip.

7. Saddle:

• Type: Performance-oriented saddle with padding suited for long rides.
• Material: Typically synthetic leather or microfiber with light padding and a cutout or relief channel for comfort.
• Position: Road bike saddles are designed to keep the rider in an aerodynamic position.

8. Pedals:

• Type: Clipless pedals or platform pedals (clipless are the most common for road bikes for better efficiency).
• Cleats: Typically two-bolt or three-bolt systems depending on the pedal type.

9. Weight:

• Range: A typical road bike weighs between 7-10 kg (15-22 lbs), depending on the materials used and components chosen.

10. Extras:

• Bottle Cages: Mounts for water bottles, usually on the frame.
• Fenders: Optional, especially for wet-weather riding.
• Integrated GPS/Computer Mounts: Some bikes come with mounts for cycling computers or GPS devices.