Are there different types of racing bikes?
The three primary types of racing bikes are track bicycles, designed for indoor racing; mountain bikes, designed for racing offroad; cyclo-cross or cycle speedway bicycles, for long-distance outdoor racing on a regular track; and recumbent bicycles, which are categorically excluded from the UCI regulations but which are the fastest bicycles in the world. Who are the best manufacturers of racing bikes? Many professional cyclists swear by custom-made bicycles, but these can cost thousands of dollars. Manufacturers who make most professional racing bikes include:. • Cyfac • Raleigh It’s not only the bike manufacturer that’s important. The manufacturer of the components of the bike can be just as crucial. Some of the best include: • Shimano • Campagnolo • Full Speed Ahead • SRAM Components together (excluding frameset, fork, wheelset, bars, stem, pedals, seat, and seatpost) are called the groupset. High-quality groupsets purchased from the above component makers are what make a really good
