Road bikes are design for very specific objectives. Some times it is comfort for long rides, other times it is solely for speed. Women often find getting a good road bike difficult because most bikes have design principles that originate from optimizing men’s comfort/speed.
With this in mind, BikesReviewed has considered frame durability, chainstay length, wheel size and seat height as some of the crucial considerations for the female body.
We also analyzed the impact of drive train mechanism, availability of a battery and handlebar height on a woman riders comfort and performance.
How We Reviewed:
We looked for the best road bikes for women on the internet and asked for all the samples. After testing around 50+ bikes and assessing them for various road conditions, we got the most durable bikes, which then again got filtered when cross-verified through blog posts and experienced user opinions.
After we got the final set of cycles, we selected the top 5 road bikes that were lightweight and durable (these two being the essential criteria) and are perfectly usable by women irrespective of their age, strength and experience.
Here are the Best Women’s Road Bike in 2022
1. Domane SLR 9 Gen 4:
The Domane SLR 9 Gen 4 is exceptionally lightweight, composed of ultralight carbon fiber. It features high-end parts which provide riders with a fast and high-performance ride. It also comes with a wireless Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic drivetrain for precise gear shifting and OCLV Carbon wheels for more improved grip and traction on the surface.
This bike also offers a very stable and well-balanced geometry which provides maximum control and keeps the rider in control. The Bontrager Pro IsoCore handlebar reduces vibrations from the road by 20% over a standard carbon bar. Most importantly, it comes with a lifetime warranty, meaning your investment is safe and well protected.
Specifications:
Frame: 800 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal storage, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru-axle
Fork: Domane SLR carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, fender mounts, flat mount disc, carbon dropouts, 12x100mm thru axle
Frame fit: Endurance
Wheel front: Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru-axle
Wheel rear: Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, 142x12mm thru-axle
Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
Tire: Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x32c
Tire part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz
Rim strip: Bontrager Aeolus XXX rim strip
Max tire size: 38c without fenders, 35c with fenders
Shifter: Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 Di2, 12 speed
Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2, braze-on, down swing
Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2, 34T max cog.
Size: 50, 52 Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, 50/34, 170mm length
Size: 54, 56 Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, 50/34, 172.5mm length
Size: 58, 60 Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, 50/34, 175mm length
Bottom bracket: Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, 11-34, 12 speed
Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR M9100, 12 speed
Max chainring size: 2x: 52/36
What We Like
- It is extremely lightweight.
- It provides internal storage to help you carry anything needed.
- The frame is incredibly well-balanced and stable.
- It comes along with a lifetime warranty.
- Value for money.
What We Don’t Like
- It was a bit expensive.
- Not suitable for beginner riders.
Final Verdict:
It comes with a high-end Domane carbon frame, with the meticulous shifting that comes only from wireless Shimano Dura-Ace. This provides a real advantage in comfort, reliability, and speed during all-day adventures, competitive group rides, or long races.
2. Madone SLR 9 E Tap Gen 7:
The Madone SLR 9 eTap Gen 7 is an ultralight bike that is insanely fast and smooth. It is composed of an 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame and a new IsoFlow technology that adds an aerodynamic advantage and helps decrease the bike’s overall weight to provide a smooth ride ahead.
It also comes with a wireless electronic spam red eTap AXS drivetrain and flat-mount hydraulic disc brakes, providing a precise stopping action. It also features one of the lightest Madone discs ever.
Specifications:
Frame: 800 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape, IsoFlow seat tube, invisible cable routing, a 3S aero chain keeper, T47 BB, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru-axle
Fork: Madone KVF full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, carbon dropouts, 12x100mm thru axle
Frame fit: H1.5 Race
Wheel front: Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 51mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru-axle
Wheel rear: Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 51mm rim depth, SRAM XD-R driver, 142x12mm thru-axle
Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
Rim: Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 100x12mm thru-axle
Tire: Pirelli P Zero Race, 127 tpi, 700x26c
Max tire size: 28c
Shifter: SRAM RED eTap AXS, 12 speed
Front derailleur: SRAM RED eTap AXS, braze-on
Rear derailleur: SRAM RED eTap AXS, 36T max cog
*Crank
Size: 52
Power Meter: SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35, DUB, 170mm length
Size: 54, 56, 58
Power Meter: SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35, DUB, 172.5mm length
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette: SRAM XG-1290, 10-33, 12 speed
Chain: SRAM RED D1, 12 speed
Max chainring size: 1x: 50T, 2x: 54/40
Size: 52
Rails: Aeolus P2 RSL, carbon rails, 155mm width
Size: 54, 56, 58
Rails: Aeolus P2 RSL, carbon rails, 145mm width
*Seatpost
Size: 52, 54
Seat: Madone aero carbon internal seat mast cap, integrated light mount, 0mm offset, short length
Size: 56, 58
Seat:Madone aero carbon internal seat mast cap, integrated light mount, 0mm offset, tall length
Seatpost
Size: 52, 54
Seat: Madone aero carbon internal seat mast cap, integrated light mount, 0mm offset, short length
Size: 56, 58
Seat: Madone aero carbon internal seat mast cap, integrated light mount, 0mm offset, tall length
Bar type: Integrated Bar Stem
Size: 52
Handlebar: Madone Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 400mm width, 90mm stem length
Size: 54
Handlebar: Madone Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 420mm width, 90mm stem length
Size: 56, 58
Handlebar: Madone Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 420mm width, 100mm stem length
Handlebar tape: Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
Brake rotor: SRAM CenterLine X, center lock, round edge, 160mm
Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear
What We Like
- IsoFlow technology helps the seat mast flex for a more comfortable ride
- wireless SRAM Red eTap AXS drivetrain keeps your cockpit clean and tidy while allowing custom tuning.
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800 Series OCLV Carbon is the lightest laminate.
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Deep carbon rims help reduce aerodynamic drag so you can ride faster.
What We Don’t Like
- Much more expensive than their top Emonda SLR 9 eTap
- Not suitable for beginner riders.
Final Verdict-
This bike has the lightest aero road frame with its all-new IsoFlow technology that adds compliance for a more comfortable ride while offering an impressive aerodynamics advantage. This Trek-Segafredo team replica bike comes with race-ready components like SRAM RED eTap AXS and fast Pirelli tires.
3. Émonda SLR 9 eTap
This BMX Bike from TREK is a high-performance beast; its ultralight, super aerodynamic design makes this bike the fastest climbing bike ever made. It has Émonda’s legendary ride quality and lightweight design with more speed than ever before, thanks to aero tubes built from the lightest OCLV layup ever.
This is a Trek-Segafredo race team replica bike. You get premium features like ultralight wheels and an advanced SRAM RED eTap AXS wireless electronic drivetrain with a power meter to push your performance to the limit. Stable Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37 OCLV Carbon tubeless-ready wheels, an Aeolus RSL OCLV Carbon integrated aero bar/stem, SRAM RED AXS power meter, and powerful hydraulic disc brakes.
Specifications:
Frame: Ultralight 800 Series OCLV Carbon, Ride Tuned performance tube optimization, tapered head tube, internal routing, DuoTrap S compatible, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru-axle
Fork: Emonda SLR full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Frame fit: H1.5 Race
Wheel front: Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru-axle
Wheel rear: Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, 142x12mm thru-axle
Skewer front: Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
*Tire Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62
Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x25c
Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62
Bontrager R4 320, 700x25c
Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62
Rim strip: Bontrager Aeolus XXX rim strip
Max tire size: 28c
Drivetrain: expand_less
Shifter: SRAM RED eTap AXS, 12 speed
Front derailleur: SRAM RED eTap AXS, braze-on
Rear derailleur Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62
Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62
*CrankSize: 47
SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35, DUB spindle, 165mm length
Size: 50, 52
SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35, DUB, 170mm length
Size: 54, 56, 58
SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35, DUB, 172.5mm length
Size: 60, 62
Max chainring size1x: 50T, 2x: 53/39
What We Like
- Super high-performance beast.
- Ultralight aerodynamic design.
- It’s very fast and direct but still comfortable enough for very long rides.
What We Don’t Like
- Project One finish to the frame is sub-par.
- The bike is expensive.
- Tire Clearance
Final Verdict-
This bike delivers an unmatched ride quality and an aerodynamic advantage. Being a Trek-Segafredo team replica bike, it comes with race-ready components like fast Pirelli tires and a wireless SRAM RED eTap AXS drivetrain that provides a noiseless ride with smaller jumps between gears for super-smooth shifts.
4. Émonda SLR 6 eTap
The Emonda SLR 6 eTap is an ultralight and aerodynamic bike with an 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame that weighs under 700 grams, SRAM Rival eTap AXS wireless electronic drivetrain that offers a super quiet ride, Rival AXS power meter, lightweight Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37 OCLV Carbon tubeless-ready wheels provide safety and helps you stay confident on the road.
An Aeolus RSL OCLV Carbon integrated aero bar/stem and powerful hydraulic disc brakes make this bike a state-of-the-art mountain bike. This bike is made for serious road riders and racers who want the lightest, fastest road, plus the speed, precision, and clean looks of SRAM’s newest wireless electronic drivetrain.
Specification:
Frame: Ultralight 800 Series OCLV Carbon, Ride Tuned performance tube optimization, tapered head tube, internal routing, DuoTrap S compatible, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru-axle
Fork: Emonda SLR full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Frame fit: H1.5 Race
Wheel front: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru-axle
Wheel rear: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, SRAM XD-R driver, 142x12mm thru-axle
Skewer front: Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
Rim: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 100x12mm thru-axle
Tire: Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 120 TPI, 700x25c
Max tire size: 28c
Shifter: SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12 speed
Front: derailleurSRAM Rival eTap AXS, braze-on
Rear: derailleurSRAM Rival eTap AXS
*CrankSize: 47
SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 48/35, DUB, 165mm length
Size: 50, 52
SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 48/35, DUB, 170mm length
Size: 54, 56, 58
SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 48/35, DUB, 172.5mm length
Size: 60, 62
SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 48/35, DUB, 175mm length
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette: SRAM XG-1250, 10-36, 12 speed
Chain: SRAM Rival, 12 speed
Max chainring size1x: 50T, 2x: 53/39
What We Like
- The SRAM Rival eTap AXS wireless drivetrain can fully customize your shift logic using the AXS app.
- 800 Series OCLV Carbon is the lightest laminate
- Aerodynamic tube shaping
What We Don’t Like
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It is quite expensive.
- Not as good as SLR 9 eTap
Final Verdict-
This bike is aerodynamic for more speed but doesn’t sacrifice the outstanding lightweight ride quality Émonda provides. It also comes with drivetrain for lightning-fast shifts. Best suited for professional racers and riders.
5. Swagtron EB-10 Electric Lady Cruiser Bike with 26” Wheels, 36V 7.5Ah Removable Battery up to 28 Miles, 7-Speed up to 16.5MPH, Pedal-Assist
With this lightweight electric bike, swapping out the dead battery for a fresh one is no problem. It has a compact battery pack that easily fits most bags and is very convenient to carry.
The 26” wheels and the 2.1” high volume e-cruiser tires deliver a luxurious and smooth ride quality.The powerful 250 watts motor lets you get a top speed of 16mph for 28miles straight and upto 25-degree hills. Expertly designed with classic curves
and step-through beach cruiser-style design for a smooth, breezy ride. This has a special pedal assist that gives you power instantly
Specifications:
Bike Type: Electric Bike, Cruiser Bike
Age Range (Description):12+ Years
Brand: Swagtron
Number of Speeds: 7
Color: WHITE
Wheel Size: 26 Inches
Frame Material: Steel
Suspension Type: Other
Special Feature: Lightweight, Aluminum Frame, Electric
Included Components: Charger, Manual
What We Like
- Easy to assemble.
- Excellent battery pack.
- Sturdy build.
What We Don’t Like
- Front Forks are not spread enough to install the front wheel.
- Preassembled parts are not tightened and fall apart.
- The front fender is too low to the tire and rubs sometimes.
Final Verdict –
This electric bike is an efficient and eco-friendly way to ride with a convenient battery pack. It is lightweight, and the battery pack is detachable very quickly. It has raised handlebars for an upright posture and is best suited for city rides and small outings.
What is the best ladies’ road bike?
No bike is the best for ladies; everyone has a different style, comfort level and riding experience in determining the best road bike for them.
Conclusion:
All the Women’s bikes we reviewed today are one of the best, fastest and most lightweight bikes made. They are made with different materials and specifications and are built to last. If you want to get a bike for yourself that helps you to pedal, is easy to ride, has a good posture and can get upto a decent speed and is best for city rides, go with Swagtron EB-10 Electric Lady Cruiser Bike with 26” Wheels. However, if you love thrill, adventure and climbing and are a racer or enthusiast, go for Émonda SLR 9 eTap.
