The best racing bikes 2025: High performance meets affordable prices!

The best racing bikes 2025: High performance meets affordable prices!

keine Adresse oder Ort verfügbar - On June 9, 2025, the top models of many bicycle manufacturers present themselves with prices that are between 10,000 and 18,000 euros. A comprehensive comparison of twelve high-end racing bikes in issue 1-2/2025 The racing bike shows the exorbitant costs that are often unreachable for average earners. Nevertheless, tests of such models have their right to exist, and the current customers in the racing bikes area focus on a more accessible price category for 4,000 euros, which offers a variety of options for hobby drivers.

The test includes highly differentiated models with different orientations. Among the bikes tested is the Storck Aerfast.4 Comp that was optimized for the racing. It has a flat frame and a fork and is equipped with a Shimano 105-Di2 group that offers 52/36 front and 11-34 in the back. The model weighs 8.42 kg and convinces with its sporty design.

models in the test

Another remarkable model is the van rysel RCR-R CF , which offers high long-distance comfort with a weight of 8.23 ​​kg (size L) and is therefore not exclusively suitable for racing use. In addition, the raymon Kirana Ultra convinces with a weight of 7.75 kg, which is characterized by maneuverability and agility and ensures a comfortable driving style.

The 1Of1 G.01 turns out to be a sporty gravel wheel with 34 mm wide tires, which is well suited for bike packing and commuting. The Benotti Blade EDR with its 28 mm wide tires offers a comfort-oriented geometry and high long-distance and everyday suitability.

trend towards wider tires and electronic circuits

A striking trend in the racing bikes category is the use of wider tires, with seven of the eleven test bikes being equipped with 28 mm wide tires. The exceptions include the Canyon Endurace and Raymon Kirana, which even mounted 30 mm tires, while the 1Of1 model has the widest tires with 34 mm.

In the area of ​​circuit technology, a lot has also developed. The trend is clearly towards electronic circuits, with two of the wheels tested with the SRAM Rival-Axs Group and six models are equipped with the Shimano 105 DI2, while placing three wheels on Ultegra Di2. The SRAM AXS family, which is also optimized for mountain bikes, offers wireless technology and enables a radio circuit with 1 x 12 gears. In addition, the twelve-speed components are compatible with each other.

A significant innovation of the SRAM AXS series is the assembly of the EAGLE transuction switches directly on the frame without a switching barrel. This increases the switch precision, since the specific design of the switching maker is no longer necessary. The structure requires the UDH (universal shame) specification and enables more robust derivation with an alternative mechanism for fall safety.

The tests and reports on the bestselling racing bikes are available in detail in the racing bike 7/2025, which is a valuable source of information for those interested. Further details and technical aspects of electronic circuits can be found on the website of Bike components as well as in the comprehensive test report Radsport racing bike .