Choosing the best bike brands is a tough ask. A quick brain dump here at Cyclingnews identified close to 100 different bike brands. There are some very large players, with global networks of bike shops. Others are niche, specialising in one type of bike. Some are so desirable and produce their bikes in such limited volumes that you’ll wait months or even years for a bike.
A local bike shop may not have in stock the bike that you’re interested in, while some of the best bike brands only sell direct over the internet. That makes it tough to narrow down your selection.
Fortunately, we get to ride many of the best road bikes and best gravel bikes available here at Cyclingnews, so we’re well positioned to help. Although we may not have ridden exactly the bike that you’ve shortlisted, and probably not in precisely the spec that you want, there are some brands the majority of whose products tend to score well in our reviews.
We’ve also looked at the brands’ warranty and guarantee policy, to make sure that they stand behind their products.
So, with that said, here’s our pick of the best bike brands. Further down, there’s a more comprehensive list of brands that we rate highly.
Best bike brands: Our pick of the crop
Bianchi
Founded in 1885, Bianchi is officially the oldest bike brand in the world. It’s famous for its celeste green paintwork, which has been a feature since the early 1900s. Its bikes have been ridden to victory just as long, with the earliest major win on a Bianchi as far back as 1899.
That doesn’t mean it’s old-fashioned though. Its range of road bikes include some of the lightest and most aerodynamic available, and the most desirable. There’s a lot of depth to Bianchi’s range, from top flight racing bikes to more affordable models. You can buy almost all of them in the brand’s signature celeste though.
The Specialissima has always been Bianchi’s lightweight performance bike. The latest iteration adds improved aerodynamics, so that Bianchi says it’s faster than an aero bike at gradients of 6.2 percent or more.
Read more: Bianchi Specialissima review
Another pro-level bike, the Oltre is Bianchi’s aero bike, with dramatic lines. It’s still light though: Bianchi claims a size 56 weighs 6.85kg. Its air deflectors at the head tube add speed but are banned for racing by the UCI.
Read more: Bianchi Oltre…
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