Top 5 2019 WorldTour bikes
We pick our favourites from this year’s pro lineup
The Tour Down Under is the first race of the WorldTour season, so it’s a great opportunity to see all the latest kit, tech and — of course — bikes for 2019.
Josh and Jack were on the scene to bring us all the news as they had it, which included a brand new unnamed climbing shoes from Specialized, the POC Ventral Air helmet, plus two new 12-speed groupsets from SRAM and Campagnolo.
There were plenty of bikes too, and with this in mind, we’ve taken on the heavy task of choosing our top five from the bunch. It’s not as easy as you might think, but someone’s got to do it.
So here they are, in all their glory: the best race bikes for 2019.
Authors
Mildred’s a utilitarian cyclist at heart, determined to do everything on two wheels, whether it’s shopping, commuting or moving house. She’s spent the past three years volunteering as a mechanic and workshop coordinator at the Bristol Bike Project, and now sits on its board of directors. Her expertise in bikes — and what people want out of them — comes from working in real-world bike shops and learning the ins and outs of the industry. At home on slicks and knobblies alike, Mildred’s ideal ride covers long distances through remote countryside, on mixed terrain that offers a bit of crunch. She’s easily won over by steel frames coupled with a 650B/plus-tyre combo, and is currently riding a Surly Bridge Club, while training for a 600km audax on a Triban Women’s RC 520.
