{"id":46390,"date":"2023-09-15T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/?p=46390"},"modified":"2023-09-14T16:09:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T14:09:38","slug":"the-best-lightweight-road-bikes-for-2023-top-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/the-best-lightweight-road-bikes-for-2023-top-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"The best lightweight road bikes for 2023: top picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you had to choose a bike for a mountain stage, which one would you go for? Probably the lightest one possible, right? This is what we\u2019ll tackle in this blog post: the best lightweight climbing bikes in 2023. We had been waiting to publish this article until we were able to present some of the newest, most anticipated models on the market. And yes, you know the rule of thumb: the lighter the better! However, just like the famous engineer Keith Bontrager once said: \u201cStrong, light, cheap: pick two\u201d &#8211; getting a lightweight bike might be a bit pricey. The models on our list are premium quality, and won\u2019t suit every pocket. But who said we can\u2019t dream a little. So, without further ado, let\u2019s take a look at them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cerv\u00e9lo r5<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have to begin with one of the three bikes Jonas Vingegaard rode to win the second Tour de France: a Cerv\u00e9lo r5 with a Sram Red Etap AXS groupset. The full price of this bike rounds up to \u20ac13,550. In a size 54 with 40\/44 mm wheels, pedals and bottle cage it weighs 7.07 kg. This same model but with a Shimano Dura-Ace groupset and 30\/37 mm wheels is a little cheaper and around 240 grams lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Probike Build I Dream Build I Cervelo R5 2023 I Jonas Vingegaard I Team Jumbo Visma I Tour de France\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1afdrFwZkkY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Colnago V4RS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we have kickstarted this list with a Tour winning bike, we proceed with the next in line. This is Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s bike, and not one you can purchase in a store in its full setting. This bike is an exclusive combination of components made for the Slovenian team. Built-in handlebars and Enve 4.5 wheels (this brand has even lighter wheels available on the market), chainrings and brake discs from Carbon-Ti and seatpost from the Spanish brand Darimo. This is a dream bike that, in a size 48.5, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclist.co.uk\/in-depth\/tadej-pogacar-bike-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">pedals and bottle cage, weighs 6.99 kg<\/a>, at a price of \u20ac15,260.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s Super Tricked Out Colnago V4Rs | Tour De France Pro Bike\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s4ACerxGCik?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Specialized S-Works sl8 and Aethos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking about new bikes on the market, this is the very first and most important one of the year. We\u2019re talking about one of the most wanted bikes, the sl8 Tarmac. It\u2019s slightly more aero, but also lighter than its previous model. The full price with a Shimano Dura-Ace 12s groupset is \u20ac14,000. A size 56 without pedals and no bottle cage weighs 6.62 kg. You can find this data on the Specialized website, but it is always good to compare different sources. The following video shows a size 52 that weighs 6.63 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THIS BIKE IS INSANE!! 2024 SPECIALIZED S-WORKS TARMACL SL8 *AERO LIGHTWEIGHT BIKE*\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LQLJEjPTERs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Now, if you want to go lighter and quite below the legal limit marked by the Union Cycliste Internationale (the current rule states that the weight of the bicycle cannot be less than 6.8 kg), the Specialized S-Works Aethos is the bike for you. With a Shimano Dura-Ace 12s groupset and in a size 52, no pedals and no bottle cage, this bike weighs just a little bit more than 6 kg, but the price stays the same: \u20ac14,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"S-WORKS Dream Build - Aethos R9270 Di2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oAP8ydSiw7s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Factor O2 VAM 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next in new arrivals this year, we have the O2 VAM model by Factor. This is a bike that weighs exactly 6.32 kg in a size 56, without pedals and no bottle cage. Cyclists from the Israel Premier Tech team will have to use thicker and heavier wheels with this bike to reach the minimum of 6.8 kg required by the UCI. The rest of us mortals will \u201cjust\u201d have to worry about the price, that\u2019s also around \u20ac14,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NEW Factor O2 VAM Impressions: 6.3kg aero climbing bike launched\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7j4jMpvdQYc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Orbea Orca 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Basque Country brand is back to the origins of their model Orca, after having played around with aerodynamics with their previous bike design. This new bike has a traditional structure that prioritizes weight and rigidity. The premium version of this bike, with a Dura-Ace groupset and in a size 53 without pedals, weighs 6.7 kg for a full price of \u20ac10,999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Orbea Orca 2024: ritorno alle origini\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OA9JERvcLLA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Giant TCR Advanced SL 0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This bike is not a newly introduced model, as this design has been on the market since 2020. But why change a winning horse? There\u2019s no doubt that the TCR model from this Taiwanese brand is an all-terrain bike that shines when the road gets steep. Its premium model has been increasing in price in the last few years and now, with a Shimano Dura-Ace 12s groupset, it costs \u20ac11,499. In a size S, no pedals and no bottle cage, it weighs 6.7 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LIGHTEST WEIGHT BIKE OUT OF THE BOX? *2023 GIANT TCR ADVANCED SL DISC 0*\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WkT8JjjWZCs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Canyon Ultimate CFR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The German brand presented this bike in 2022 and it still offers the best price\/kg ratio. The premium model, with a Shimano Dura-Ace 12s groupset, has a full price of \u20ac9,999. It weighs 6.64 kg in size M, no pedals and no bottle cage, and with quite heavy wheels. Changing these wheels for a lighter pair will make this bike even more illegal, as you can see in the following video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u200b\u200bNEW Canyon Ultimate First Look | 6.2kg Lightweight Racing Machine\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y78QdX_8YAU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Trek Emonda SLR 9<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This climbing bike from the American brand really stands out thanks to its lightness and unmistakable design. The premium model has a retail price of \u20ac12,999 and in size 56, no pedals and no bottle cage, weighs 6.6 kg. In smaller sizes, like the one used by Frenchman Kenny Elissonde, it would need a heavier bottom bracket in order to reach the legal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kenny Elissonde\u2019s Trek Emonda SLR | Trek - Segafredo\u2019s Lightweight Climbing Bike\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U33cSZu9yHg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Cannondale Supersix Evo LAB71<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This brand from Connecticut presented the new SuperSix at the beginning of 2023, adding a new level above the model Hi-MOD, their previous premium bike. Now, the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me in carbon fiber is the LAB71 for an extra \u20ac1000, reaching a full price of \u20ac14,999. Size 54, with pedals and bottle cage, weighs below 7 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE Cannondale LAB71 SuperSix Evo DREAM BUILD\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U0WIjVwxchE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Van Rysel RCR Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a bike that isn\u2019t available on the market yet, but that will be revealed as soon as the French team AG2R Citro\u00ebn confirms to be using Van Rysel bikes in 2024. The team will most likely choose a RCR Pro frame with groupsets from Campagnolo or Shimano. Taking into account that this bike model with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decathlon.es\/es\/p\/bicicleta-carretera-rcr-pro-shimano-ultegra-di2-carbono-bruto-sensor-potencia\/_\/R-p-341551?mc=8751172&amp;c=NEGRO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Shimano Ultegra groupset in a size M weighs 7.2 kg<\/a>, we can expect a Van Rysel with a Shimano Dura-Ace weighing less than 7 kg, for a similar price or below when compared to the aforementioned Canyon model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Van Rysel RCR, quick fly by\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OCLHlHoUWo4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you had to choose a bike for a mountain stage, which one would you go for? Probably the lightest one possible, right? This is what we\u2019ll tackle in this blog post: the best lightweight climbing bikes in 2023. 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