Review

Best of Test 2018 – All Winning Bikes of this Season

26.12.2018
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The best aluminium road bike you can buy – four bikes under € 2,500 in review

Carbon, carbon, carbon – According to manufacturers’ slogans and numerous Strava aces, the black magic fibre is one crucial ingredient in the recipe for victory. Especially in the lower-price range, aluminium road bikes are totally underestimated. That was reason enough for us to call for a test and compare the most popular aluminium racing bikes. Are the Aluminati real?

For an overview of the test fleet head to the main article: The best aluminium road bike you can buy – four bikes under € 2,500 in review

Best in Test: Cannondale CAAD12 105

Cannondale CAAD12 105 | 8.22 kg | € 1,599

We found it! The Cannondale CAAD12 is the 2018 chief Aluminati and deserved our coveted Best in Test! Cannondale’s alu-rocket feels like a far more expensive bike — and it does it in every respect. The first-class, razor-sharp handling calls for a skilled rider but will make all cornering kings and die-hard racers very happy. Top racing performance, elegant looks, great value — what else do you want?

Read the full article here: Cannondale CAAD12 105

This article is from GRAN FONDO issue #009

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Table of contents
  1. 12 race bikes in test
  2. 12 gravel bikes in test
  3. Four aluminium road bikes under € 2,500 in test
  4. Three aero race bikes in test

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