AERO ROAD BIKES
Giant Propel Advanced SL 0 Disc $11,499
The old phrase of “looking fast standing still” certainly applies to the Giant Propel Advanced SL 0. From the aero tube shapes to the deep Giant slr Aero 0 wheels, the Advanced SL 0 is a wind-cheating road bike with a stellar build that now includes disc brakes. Built around Giant’s Aerosystem composite frame, the SL 0 is powered by the Shimano Dura-ace Di2 11-speed drivetrain including a crank-based power meter. Atop the integrated seatpost is a saddle from Giant’s Contact slr line, which also supplies the stem and handlebar. Stopping the 65-mm-deep rear and 42-mmdeep front wheels are Shimano’s Di2 hydraulic disc brakes. The bike’s available in four sizes and features Giant’s carbon smoke, blue and white colour combination. ( giant-bicycles.com)
De Rosa SK Pininfarina $9,123
When Italian manufacturer De Rosa partnered with legendary compatriot designer Pininfarina, it knew the result would be a thing of beauty. The De Rosa SK Pininfarina is an aerodynamic masterpiece combining performance and stability with style and flair. Available in eight sizes from 46 to 60 cm and six colour schemes, the SK Pininfarina is also the new ride of the Israel Cycling Academy pro continental team. This build features the Campagnolo eps Super Record gruppo for a race-ready ride with total Italian swagger. ( logicasport.com)
Bianchi Aria Centaur $3,750
Bianchi’s Aria line is an aerodynamic carbon road bike for riders who may want to dip their toes into racing. The fully capable Aria is built up with the Campagnolo Centaur 11-speed mechanical drivetrain and dual-pivot brakes that bring the Vision Team 35 Comp wheelset to a halt. The handlebar and stem are from the Reparto Corse alloy line, and a colour-matched Selle San Marco Monza Startup saddle sits atop a Bianchi carbon seatpost. The Aria Centaur comes in seven sizes from 47 to 61 cm and in Bianchi’s stunning celeste/black gloss paint scheme. ( bianchicanada.com)
Squad Mission $12,950
When spec’d in its matte-black colour scheme, the Squad Mission looks inspired by a Stealth fighter thanks to its crisp lines and aero design. The Mission is a lightweight, versatile road racer that comes equipped with a top-shelf build. Available in five sizes from 47 to 58 cm, this Squad bike comes equipped with the Shimano Dura-ace 9150 Di2 drivetrain including a Quarq Dzero Carbon power-meter crankset. The brakes are also Dura-ace while the stem, handlebar and saddle are all from Fizik. The Mission rolls on Zipp 454 nsw carbon wheels with Continental tires. ( squadcycles.com) —dandakin