10. Vilano Shadow Road Bike

The Vilano Shadow Road Bike is a decent road bike made of high durability 6061 aluminum and a lightweight build that makes it easy to achieve and maintain high speeds. The model comes equipped with Shimano front and rear derailleurs, shifters and comes with regular V-breaks. The model is only available in white or black and comes with free pedals.

9. Vilano Commuter Bike

The Vilano Commuter is one of their more affordable models that comes with a decent build quality and a lightweight aluminum frame. Due to its reduced weight the model makes it easy to reach high speeds on clear road. It comes fully equipped with Shimano front and rear derailleurs as well as shifters and a total of 21 speeds. The model includes free pedals and comes fully ready to be taken on a ride.

8. Takara Kabuto Single Speed Road Bike

The Takara Kabuto has a rather impactful visual appearance with its yellow tires and black and yellow frame. It has a steel frame and fork which makes it a bit more heavy than the aluminum ones but it does come with alloy rims. The model uses standard v-breaks and weighs about 30 pounds. What makes it a decent pick is the fact that it is extremely affordable.

7. GMC Denali Road Bike

GMC’s Denali road bike offers great value for its price. The model comes with a lightweight build due to its aluminum frame and high profile rims to help the rider achieve higher speeds. It has a 21 speed derailleur and comes with Shimano parts. Like most other road bikes it comes with v-breaks and it is available in multiple color options.

6. SE Bikes Royal 14-Speed Road Bicycle

SE Bikes’s Royal road bike is a decent pick for beginners that never owned such a model before. It is a 14 speed model that comes an aluminum frame and Shimano parts. It has standard v-breaks and double wall rims for extra durability. Like most other road bikes it is lightweight and can achieve decent high speeds.

5. Schwinn Men’s Prelude Bicycle

Schwinn Men’s Prelude is a decent road bike for the ones that have a limited budget. It is well below $500 and surprisingly it comes with an aluminum body and a 14 speed Shimano drivetrain. It uses 700c alloy rims and comes with dual pivot v-breaks. Sadly, the model is only available in white with red accents with no other color options available.

4. Vilano Performance Commuter Road Bike

The Performance Commuter from Vilano is a decent choice for the ones that need to travel long distances on their bike. It was made to be used for commuting making it easy to maintain decent speeds. It has a lightweight 6061 aluminum body and double wall rims. The model is available in 3 different colors and 3 different sizes making it easy to get a suitable version.

3. Giordano Libero 1.6 Men’s Road Bike-700c

The Giordano Libero is one of the more expensive models in our top 10. It is also one of the better models. It comes with a lightweight 6061 aluminum frame that makes it easy to achieve decent speeds. The model uses Shimano derailleurs and shifters offering a total of 16 speeds. It also comes with a dual bottle mount and free pedals.

2. Schwinn Men’s Phocus Bicycle

Schwinn Men’s Phocus road bike is a decent pick for the ones that enjoy long rides. It is perfectly suited to be used for commutes or rides on the road. The model has a light aluminum frame and a full Shimano drivetrain. It is a 14 speed bike that allows a lot of flexibility and ride comfort. It has a radial spoke setup and double wall rims.

1. Vilano FORZA 4.0 Aluminum Integrated Shifters Road Bike

The Vilano FORZA 4.0 is close to the budget limit. It is one of the best models to get at the moment. The model comes with a 24 speed Shimano terrain and free pedals. The double wall rims ensures decent durability while the aluminum frame contributes to its low weight that allows it to reach high speeds. The model also comes with simple v-breaks and integrated shifters.

Choosing the right bike is more of a matter of budget. As we go higher in terms of pricing the drivetrain, breaks and shifters also improve in quality. The frames of the bikes are fairly similar but everything else is what makes the difference. Our top 10 includes road bikes from all price categories. Regardless of what budget is available there is at least a model that is worth looking at.