Frame Geometry: To check the frame geometry is important to enjoy a pleasant riding experience every time you swing your legs across the bike and take it for a ride. Frame geometry can be categorized into two: Sport geometry and Performance geometry. Sport geometry is for the everyday user, the one that has a less committed riding position and the performance geometry is for a competitive user, for use in races. Understanding the requirement is ideal to make a buying decision among both of them.

Frame Materials: Steel, Aluminium and Carbon fiber are the three most common materials used. Steel frames are durable and provide a smooth ride. Aluminium is usually lighter in weight and provides an efficient ride over long distances. Carbon fiber tends to be stronger and lighter than aluminium is often used for races.

Wheels: Wheels are of great importance when it comes to buying a road bike. It has an impact on the overall weight of the bike which results in how quick it can be accelerated and how easy it is to keep the momentum going. The wheels also have an impact on the aerodynamics and the stopping power of the bike.