Road bikes - The history of cycling

The road bikealso known as the racing bike, is the oldest of the cycling sports. While mountain biking and BMX date from the second half of the 20th century, the road bike as we know it today came into being at the end of the 19th century, at the same time as the legendary races that are still on the pro calendar. From steel frames to carbon frames, from woollen jerseys to cycling shorts lycra cycling shorts, from fixed cogs to 11-speed cassettefrom frame shifting to electric transmission... the road bike is no longer just a means of locomotion, but has seen its equipment evolve through the ages for ever greater performance, ergonomics and weight reduction.

ROAD BIKES - A WIDE RANGE OF EQUIPMENT

Road bikes can be ridden in a variety of ways. Criteriums, long distances, touring, cyclosportives, cyclotouring... whether you're competing or touring, you need the right equipment to get you through the hours in the saddle in the best possible conditions. At Probikeshop, you'll find the full range of components, clothing and accessories you need for racing bikes: from road cranksetscranksets skate wheelswheels disc wheels through to hangers hangers, road saddles or even GPS meters.

A recent addition to the market power sensors to better measure power and therefore performance.

Of course, the equipment used by cyclists has also evolved considerably, whether it be road helmetshelmets cycling shoes, the cycling jerseys, jackets and other technical clothing.

Find all the top road brands:

• Campagnolo, Shimano and SRAM.
• DT SwissFulcrum, Zipp...
• Peripherals Ritchey, Deda, FSA, Pro, Easton...
• Equipment Castelli, Oakley