Top 5 - 2019 Aero Road Bikes (SPOILER - They've All Got Discs)

Bike makers have done light and stiff to death. They’ve made road bikes squishier and more versatile. They’ve done gravel. And now they’re back to pure speed. Gadget-laden aero bikes with discs are the hottest thing in road cycling; here is our top five list of the claimiest aero bikes in the world right now.

[@Fazaian726]

that cheeky little ridley noah loved the cockpit and overall no games but pure performance

[@st.sptr.5475]

The Venge looks so perfect! The BMC would be my #2 option.

[@swanauto47]

Who needs a heavy sluggish aero bike when there’s the Trek Émonda

[@Epson5000]

was lucky enough to ride the s-works venge a few times. rode it around central park and manhattan. fast bike.

[@brentmclean3676]

One of each thank you.

[@COYSMike]

I'd take any of them really!

[@robertsenczek3794]

BMC bike looks totally awesome! My 100% choice

[@pahouseholder]

"Claimiest." Great word.

[@jediyoda67]

That Ridley is gorgeous.

Nice trip!

[@maniac0303]

Hard to choose... I take them all...!

[@darrinschwarz7446]

The BMC is intriguing.

[@ryu2241]

1.BMC 2.Trek 3.Specialized, however, most of us are 'Bruhs' on a budget.

[@danielweiss3810]

Allez Sprint fam

[@Lonelyboy-cu3ht]

Agreed

[@user-zo2fk5vj9m]

I could say that first is the trek

[@Raptors0524]

Ryu What about Cervélo S5?

[@hjshoon5244]

Venge with Trek coming very close for me. Aero and lightweight is the way to go

[@jimbojet8728]

It’s the Ridley for me. Only bit I dislike is the name ‘Fast’, just a tad unimaginative I think. Bike is lovely though. Yes please ! Oh and great vid, thanks.

[@paulomendo8956]

Trek Madone for sure!!!

[@DressToKill619]

The ridley noah..is looks like scott foil..

[@DolleHengst]

Scott Foil can take up to 33mm tires, and is the only aero bike ever to win classics like Paris-Roubaix, Milan-San Remo and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. It's not the best looking, but the most allround aero bike out there

[@chayapurba6638]

Dream bikes!

[@andyma1986]

Sticking to my canyon aeroad caz rim brakes r still amazing.

[@th_js]

No they aren't

[@chaosengine3772]

they are... always

[@masrur8869]

The dream bike😍😍😍

[@danaponik5276]

Giant Propel for me! All these 2019 releases finally getting tech that I've had on my Propel a year ago! Great video, but it would have been nice to have actual weights for all 5 of the bikes.

[@andreg.308]

totally agree with that!

[@Hexsense]

also add Canyon Aeroad disc into consideration.

[@saurabhkajale8878]

Yak😂

[@michielnooren2076]

But these 5 bikes have a nice paintjob...something you can't say about the Propel. 😉

[@danaponik5276]

Gonna have to disagree with you on that one. I'll stack my Mean Green Machine up against anything I've seen so far...short of the custom paint jobs.

[@Banzai83]

Where is the 3T Strada Due?

[@thatsthatdude]

1. Specialized 2. BMC. 3. Trek. 4. Ridley 5. Cannondale ....all are awesome aero bikes. Maybe next year Giant (pretty awesome too)

[@JediMasterHilljr]

thatsthatdude have you ridden them all?

[@air_preep]

I’d sell a kidney for the Trek Madone. I like the colours!

[@spinnetti]

No love for the 3T Strada?

[@marcoe43]

Simplon Pride 🤘🏻

[@barverme]

It would be interesting to see a detailed comparison of these bikes (weight, aerodynamics...)

[@majorkai4960]

I realize it is kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to watch newly released series online ?

[@aldenphillip765]

@Major Kai Meh I watch on Flixportal. You can find it on google =) -alden

[@majorkai4960]

@Alden Phillip thank you, I signed up and it seems like a nice service =) I really appreciate it!

[@aldenphillip765]

@Major Kai no problem xD

[@thehammer4860]

No Scott Foil Disc? Wow!

[@jovin329]

Make more top 5 pleasee

[@retroonhisbikes]

When will we get wireless disc brakes

[@John-yg2rt]

**Top 5 ways to melt your credit card**

[@davidbristow9045]

I will stick with my Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert

[@michaelbrisbane7508]

The S-Works is a tried and true beast, but the Ridley is just plain sexy.

[@victor5885]

Trek madone disc looks good,but its too heavy..

[@briancohen1967]

Why is the handle bar tape wrapped to the edge and some to the centre which is most areo??

[@veloriderkm]

With Cervélo about to release their new S5 Disc, this seems a bit premature.

[@hbade]

veloriderkm this will be really interesting to see given that the S5 has been pretty much the same since Vroomen’s original design.

[@veloriderkm]

Harrison Bade I agree. There are some ingredients for an aero setup in 2019 that the market demands (hidden cabling, aero integration, lighter weight) but I’m curious to see how Cervèlo does this without significant departure from their current design ethos.

[@yangguan4070]

System 6 is Cannondale's first aero bike and they claimed it to be the fastest.. Hopefully this will be verified soon

[@tomterblanche2315]

Yang Guan Tang That could take a while

[@andreasboger8261]

BMC, in white or red.

[@lopon12]

i would like to see this soft tail technology cross over to mtb!

[@oreocarlton3343]

lopon12 it did a long time, it didnt stick

[@road-racing.plofficialchan393]

what a nice voice reading here the text, my vote for Ridley..

[@dud0r]

so damn happy with my madone, there is no other aero bike. and guess what - i choosed rim breaks... AGAIN! ....and for reason.

[@rustyshackleford5509]

Maybe rim braked choo choo choosed you!

[@alexioflexio8818]

how effective is the trek madone dampner system? seems like a very interesting innovation... anyone tried it?

[@th_js]

I have Not

[@botsvlad100hp]

Only Madone SLR with project one.

[@cesaroliva2585]

If money is no object, the Venge would be my pick.

[@lacyleech7798]

The new Parlee Aerobike.

[@JuanRivera-wg8iv]

What about the Giant Propel?

[@ImThe1stAvenger]

Scott foil and canyon aeroad?

[@uprightape100]

Rather the Trek Emonda climbing bike than any of these aero things......with no UCI mandated weights added. Two kilos lighter. Although that metal-flake Madone looks incredible.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

This is not even a competition. Trek has always been light years ahead of all of its competition. Trek is the bar

[@dougmcdougall3997]

how about the top 5 areo kits

[@Necrosintesys]

It does the job

[@filippoturati8584]

Trek number one

[@MaxMustermannnnnn]

Trek 😍

[@AndrewTSq]

These aerobikes will be great in the middle of the peleton.

[@benjaminh1348]

Andrew N apparently there is still an advantage but tbh I’m not sure I believe it

[@AndrewTSq]

I would not believe it either :) Specialized have showed that having just one person in front of you saves 45% power needed. Which is way more than those little watt savings here and there on the bike gives you. But myself I ride 99% alone so it makes a difference of a minute or two pherhaps

[@joshualhopkins]

Guy out front can pull longer.

[@jorgeandresortigozaulloa6088]

Andrew N hahahaha, a minute It's what a I need for a KOM I'm chasing in a flat segment.

[@EastbayGolfer]

It probably also shines when you need to close that gap or chase the break.

[@EverythingWasGreat]

The only argument needed to not want to have discbrakes on a road bike: 18-20 radial spokes in the front wheel is much cleaner and probably faster.If thats not enough: Maintenance is easier. If you crash during a race and your hydaulics start leaking you cant brake, its heavier, there are aero rim brakes, i can skid with rimbrakes... dont need more braking power etc. The only reason why i would buy a disc version is because its probably going to be easier to sell in the future. We will probably all ride aero road MTBs with dropbars, with 32 mm tires, built in suspension in the saddle, one chainring and discbrakes. Where is Cannondales onelegged frontfork aero bike UCI?

[@pomsta777]

Ridley out !!! + Giant Propel or Merida Reacto ;]

[@scottyb385]

Cannondale for me

[@user-zo2fk5vj9m]

I could say that first is the trek

[@aleXleonid2411]

Kidney for Madone 😍

[@aleXleonid2411]

....and Giant's Propel

[@franciscosarrat4049]

Trek madone the best 🚴‍♂️

[@arnedolouisart1490]

Ridley😍🔥

[@RixterNow]

When bike weights are quoted, is that with or without the fork?

[@richpotatothebestg.m.ovegg2599]

Not sure if this is a joke or straight up dumb. lol

[@2scottj]

Aero disc bikes - fast when they’re eventually up to speed and even faster slowing down....

[@nelsoncastro4962]

Cannondale es mi favorita

[@j.milleraabamsc9400]

Only costs you the price of a new car :D

[@jimmansby742]

I would gladly trade my girlfriend kidneys for a TREK 😁

[@ky820717]

you should find a girlfriend from trek.... hopefully is someone related to sales department.... then... it will be a double victory in life

[@MrSparkyAprilia]

My SLR 7 is on order! 29th march can't come soon enough!

[@TheMrgonzalo05]

PM SEND

[@MrSparkyAprilia]

It's the 27th of April..... And it's still not here.....

[@Pranak8998]

@@MrSparkyAprilia I know the feeling, I waited a while for my BTWIN Ultra 900 CF too...have you got it now?

[@naranfresca2994]

Factor One?

[@peteplastow6797]

Where’s the orbea orca aero??

[@frankbaker5174]

On any serious climbing ride (over 1k ft per 10 miles) I prefer a 2 lb lighter bike.

[@Lonelyboy-cu3ht]

what song is it at 2:17 please i wanna know

[@matttimoteo544]

Giant advanced propel!

[@goawayurnotwelcm]

Giant!

[@engnisk]

look has the best geometry in bikes

[@ufae0441]

Trek Madone rim brake version.

[@henrikerdland578]

I take the Ridley Noah

[@ambrogiofogar]

cipollini nktt?

[@glazeddonut9494]

I want the Madone but I’m having a hard enough time putting money down on carbon wheels.

[@coolercooler642]

The Ridley is probably the best overall . I have an older Orion full carbon fiber , has never had an issue .

[@arouil1]

Cannondale all the way. The power meter is not cheaky either. All the others you have to buy the power meter and install. This one you just turn on for about half the price.

[@stevezodiac491]

Bought a cannondale system six dura ace road, delivery early october, no power meter, already have favero assimo's and prefer manual gears, more reliable probably without electronics, it compliments my super 6 evo red for all road circumstances. covered.

[@backstagerahibe6533]

s work venge ofc

[@zzhughesd]

Confused how can Madone disk be more aero than rim brakes??

[@oreocarlton3343]

dan hug hes it literally cant, they are spinning results

[@alainpfammatter8224]

Specialized Venge would be my choice

[@markreams3192]

Specialized Venge!

[@donka4543]

Aero bikes also are increasingly harder to distinguish from motorized race bikes...

[@wildmindtv8049]

S-WORKS & TREK

[@ariffau]

Allez Sprint Disc will be my choice. Sadly, I don't have to sell a kidney for that.

[@CEMIII70]

That Madone stands apart. Looks & comfort. All the rest look the same. Trek wins...

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

They always won.

[@thijsjansen7600]

Agreed

[@daviskilpatrick7566]

I was confused about thales fact that they've got a new Madone. I could've sworn I heard that they were ending that line because it was basically synonymous with Lance, and they didnt want that association. Could be misremembering, though.

[@romeldelrosario7663]

It is trash

[@ac1637]

@@romeldelrosario7663 Compelling argument. I will now buy one. thanks m8

[@road-racing.plofficialchan393]

ridley rocks defin no 1

[@Lonelyboy-cu3ht]

What song 2:18

[@werdna1969]

I'll keep my kidneys and my C59, thank you very much.

[@theylivewesee1674]

but what if you broke water bottle holder on that BMC??

[@RyonBeachner]

They Live We See You call the warranty department 😂

[@th_js]

You buy a new frame.

[@indonesiaamerica7050]

Did I see some dude riding The World's Fastest Aero Bike with shoelaces flapping in the wind? That doesn't make sense.

[@aeolus75]

Like all of us, I need both kidneys ;) so I went for a Light weight with 40mm deepsection wheels

[@palmer3977]

That Madone looks very nice, not disc though.

[@don-hc8se]

Disc

[@palmer3977]

@@don-hc8se Heavy overpriced designer label.

[@Jimmy_experience]

i dont know if my kidney can afford that BMC

[@noch21Gramm]

why is my grandmother telling me about aero bikes?

[@mehedihassan3791]

CANNONDALE 😍😍😘😘😘😎😎😎

[@stihldavebergen3469]

Madone or XR4

[@indonesiaamerica7050]

1) Venge 2) Izalco Max 9-series 3) SystemSix High Mod 4) BMC or Madone SLR (tie)