10 Best Road Bikes For Serious Cyclists

The Specialized Tarmac Mid Compact brings carbon to a new level. It features the same frame that has won the Tour of Flanders, along with a handful of Tour de France stages, but with lower grade Shimano Sora components to bring the cost down—way down. Still, it’s a fast bike made for racing—quick accelerations and sharp handling—that will speed you on to anything from a victory sprint to the county line to your next crit win. ($1,750, specialized.com)