Road Bikes
The term road bike is used to describe bicycles built for traveling at speed on paved roads. Some sources use the term to mean racing bicycle. Other sources specifically exclude racing bicycles from the definition, using the term to mean a bicycle of a similar style but built more for endurance and less the fast bursts of speed desired in a racing bicycle; as such, they usually have more gear combinations and fewer hi-tech racing features. Certain of these bicycles have been referred to as ‘sportive’ bicycles to distinguish them from racing bicycles.
Pro
The fastest and lightest type of bike available.
Best option for multi-day cycling trip to Vietnam.
Con
Riders used to wider tires and a more upright position may find this bike style uncomfortable and somewhat hard to handle. Time in the saddle usually eases these concerns.
Road bikes compared to other styles of bicycle
Compared to other styles of bicycle, road bikes share common features: The tires are narrow, high-pressure (100 psi or higher), and smooth to decrease rolling resistance.
Tyre
The handlebars are bent (“dropped”) to allow the rider position to be leaned forward and downward, which reduces the forward vertical cross sectional area and thus highly reduces the air resistance.
Handlebar
They usually use derailleur gears; however, single-speed and fixed-gear varieties exist.
Where to buy?
Which is the best road bike for racing? There are several bike shops in Hanoi where you can buy a road bike. Whether you look for a cheap road bicycle or a very expensive road bike you will find one in Hanoi. Hereunder is our list of bike shops where road bikes are for sales.
Viet Thang Cycles Shop
887 Bach Dang, Hai Ba Trung Hanoi.
Hot Bike Shop
244 Lac Long Quan, Tay Ho, Hanoi
24h Bike Shop
269 Khuat Duy Tien, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi
Top Bike Shop
167 Xa Dan, Dong Da, Hanoi
Toan Thang Cycles Shop
121 Nhat Chieu, Tay Ho, Hanoi
Fx Bike Shop
223-225 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ba Dinh, Hanoi