Designed and developed for aspiring riders looking to elevate their experience on the road, Contend offers responsive acceleration and a more endurance-oriented rider position. A 27.2mm seatpost helps reduce road shocks and vibrations, and there’s enough frame and fork clearance to run wider tires (up to 28c) to further smooth out the ride. Engineered and built in Giant’s industry-leading aluminum forging facility, it’s a true all-rounder for ambitious road riders.

Start exploring on Cannondale's CAAD8 Claris 8. Cannondale's mastery of aluminum frames is evident when you inspect the shaped, large-diameter tubes with super thin-wall profiles. This creates an optimum blend of low weight and stiffness for awesome efficiency and incredible road feel. The Cannondale Ultra carbon fork offers precision steering and mutes road vibrations for a super-smooth ride. The quick-rolling Maddux wheelset with fast and grippy Schwalbe tires make the miles fly by. Shimano's Claris drivetrain places dependable, smooth-shifting performance right under your hands. Add a pair of powerful Tektro dual-pivot brakes, and you're ready for whatever lies ahead. A stem, bar, seatpost, and saddle from Cannondale ensure that rider comfort and ergonomics stay high.

On anything from fast group rides to daily commutes, the Synapse's low weight, comfortable sportive position and smooth ride will help you fall in love with cycling. The aluminum frame features Cannondale's Endurance Geometry for stable, confident handling and a more upright riding position. The Synapse SAVE carbon fork further reduces weight while smoothing road buzz. The Schwalbe tires offer confident cornering and descending. Shimano's 8-speed Claris drivetrain gives you a wide range to tackle any hill, while Tektro brakes ensure smooth, powerful stopping. Cannondale provides their own high quality stem, seatpost, and handlebar to dial in their trademark Synapse position.

Smooth, fast, and fun. This versatile road bike blends agility and comfort—so you can push the pace and ride more miles. Designed and developed for aspiring riders looking to elevate their experience on the road, Contend offers responsive acceleration and a more endurance-oriented rider position. Born in Giant’s industry-leading aluminum forging facility, and engineered with ALUXX aluminum technology, it’s a true all-rounder for aspiring road riders. - ALUXX-grade butted aluminum frame - Composite fork with alloy OverDrive steerer damps vibrations - Giant SR-2 wheelset with Giant Gavia AC 2 tubeless tires - Shimano Sora 9-speed componentry with Tektro rim brakes

Cannondale's Synapse 7 Sora is a quick, comfortable road bike you'll enjoy exploring on. The lively feel of the lightweight aluminum frame and vibration-damping carbon fork is matched by a lightweight Maddux/Cannondale wheelset. Great Schwalbe tires, a crisp-shifting, wide-range Shimano Sora drivetrain that makes the climbs easier, and powerful brakes for speed control are the perfect package for this sweet-riding road machine. Plus, women's specific parts like a Cannondale handlebar and ergonomic saddle keep you comfortable as the miles spin by.

You'll ride all your favorite road loops more quickly and comfortably than ever on Raleigh's Revenio Carbon 1.0. First off, you get Raleigh's Direct Connect carbon frameset that's light, efficient and damps vibrations to smooth those rough roads. Then, they add Raleigh's geometry for a nice fit and feel and excellent handling, meaning you'll be grinning on every ride. Plus, when hills are on the schedule, have no fear because the 1.0 has Shimano's Tiagra 10-speed components with a compact crankset for easy climbing and sure-stopping Tiagra brakes to control your speed on the descents. You'll also love the fine Weinmann rims with choice Vittoria tires and the nice seat and handlebar from Avenir.