All-Road Bike Reviews: 6 Bikes Tested & Ranked
Marin County served as the proving ground for Velo’s 2025 all-road bike field test, where the team rigorously evaluated six top contenders, including all-road, gravel, and pure road bikes, to crown the best. The search for the ultimate all-road machine involved various tests, from climbing challenges and aero assessments to vibration and descending evaluations, providing a extensive review of each bicycle’s performance. Leading the charge, expert testers like Alvin, Levy, Will, and Josh pushed these machines to their limits on demanding terrain, utilizing standardized equipment for objective comparisons.For cycling enthusiasts seeking the perfect ride, News Directory 3 delivers an in-depth analysis, highlighting key features and nuanced differences between the bikes tested. This is more than a review, it is a guide to the future of cycling tech. Discover what’s next as Velo prepares to unveil its top picks during a 100-mile journey to Point Reyes.
Velo Tests All-Road Bikes in Marin County
Updated June 11, 2025
Alvin, Levy, Will, and josh recently convened in Marin County, California, to conduct Velo’s 2025 Field Test, seeking the best all-road bike. The team spent a week evaluating top contenders on Marin County’s roads, putting them through a series of challenges.
The Field Test featured six bikes: four all-road models, a gravel bike, and a pure road bike for comparison. All-road bikes included the Specialized Roubaix, Leaves, Stinner Carrizo Select, and BMC roadmachine. A DEVINCI HATCHET served as the gravel bike, while a Specialized wentos represented the pure road category. Each bike was equipped wiht 32mm slick Continental Grand Prix 5000 S tires to standardize the test.
In the first test, the team assessed initial impressions on a test loop, followed by a climbing test led by Alvin. Subsequent challenges included an aero test, a vibration test, and a descending test. According to Velo, the methods were not strictly scientific, but provided valuable insights into each bike’s performance.
Josh Ross,Velo’s aero expert,conducted a 1.3-mile flat course test, maintaining 200 watts in an aero position to determine the fastest and most cozy bikes. Following the aero test, Josh evaluated the bikes’ all-road capabilities on rough trails, assessing vibration handling, comfort, and confidence at their limits.
What’s next
Velo will soon reveal their top picks and embark on a 100-mile ride to point Reyes.