Definition of a road bike

Road bicycles are just that, bikes made for efficiently riding on roads. You’ll know a road bike when you see one. It’s characterized by its sleek look, with dropped, curving handlebars, narrow wheels and tires, a small seat and lots of cogs, or gears, on the back wheel. Typically, road bikes are lightweight, and oftentimes they look “fast.” That’s why they’re sometimes referred to as racing bikes.

Different Type of Road Bike

Dual-Sport bikes are, effectively, hybrid bikes for riders wanting to do more with the bike. In short, they may want to ride a little faster or more aggressively but not have the feel of an “out & out” Road bike. These bikes feature the same basic components of a road bike, but set up in a way to allow dual-purpose riding. They have a flat, fairly upright handlebar, just not as upright as regular bikes. And instead of a larger “comfort seat on many standard bikes ” they have a smaller, more typical road bike set.