Best road bikes for women: Top 5 in 2025

Aug 6, 2024 8 min

Best road bikes for women: Top 5 in 2025

What are the best road bikes for women? Looking for a high-quality bike with geometry specifically designed for women? You’re in the right place.

Today, we are featuring five women’s road bikes that look great and offer excellent value for money. A wide range of models is available now, and the brand Liv even focuses exclusively on women’s bikes. Here are our top five!

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What is the best road bike for women?

Whether you’re looking to buy a road bike for bikepacking or simply for enjoyable rides, the following five models are designed to meet women's unique needs and anatomy. They are comfortable, high-performing, and stylish (which is important, too!).

Best women’s road bikes: Our Top 5

Lightweight: Liv Avail Advanced 2
Affordable and great: Specialized Dolce Comp
No shortcuts: Scott Contessa Speedster 15
Pure carbon: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 L
A true classic: Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Dama

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Lightweight: Liv Avail Advanced 2

best road bikes for women — **Lightweight:** Liv Avail Advanced 2

The first road bike on our list is the Liv Avail Advanced 2, a lightweight and highly efficient bike that easily tackles long distances and climbs. The frame and fork have been completely redesigned with carbon for a smoother ride. Additionally, the new Liv Contact D-Fuse handlebar and seatpost absorb every bump, ensuring maximum comfort.

Feature	Details
Price	Approximately $3,175
Intended Use	Endurance
Frame Material	Carbon
Weight	19.93 lbs in size S
Color(s)	Mulberry Glitter, Kelp Forest/Carbon
Fork	Advanced full carbon fork
Rear Derailleur	Shimano 105, 12-speed
Gear Ratio	50/34 crankset / 11-36 cassette
Brakes	Shimano 105 HRD, 160 mm, disc brakes
Wheelset	GIANT P-R2 Disc rims, GIANT Gavia Fondo 1, 700x32c tires (both tubeless ready)
Tire Clearance	Up to 1.5 inches
Wheelbase	39.45 inches in size S
Geometry	Designed for women, long distances, climbing

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Affordable and reliable: Specialized Dolce Comp

The Specialized 2016 Dolce Comp is a great entry-level road bike for women. It costs just € 1,279 and still performs superbly. This bike is perfect for covering long distances in comfort. The lightweight aluminum frame with women' s-specific endurance geometry ensures a smooth ride, and the Shimano 105 components will convince both beginners and advanced riders.

Feature	Details
Price	€1,279
Application Area	Endurance
Frame Material	Aluminum
Weight	approx. 9.5 kg
Color(s)	Gloss Dirty White/Deep Pearl Fuchsia/Pearl Coral
Fork	Specialized FACT Carbon
Derailleur	Shimano 105, 11-speed, long cage
Gear Ratio	50/34 crank and 11-32 cassette
Brakes	AXIS 2.0 rim brakes
Wheelset	Specialized Espoir Elite 700x25mm tires, AXIS 1.0 wheels
Wheelbase	975 mm to 1020 mm (depending on size)

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No shortcuts: Scott Contessa Speedster 15

The Scott Contessa Speedster 15, priced at €1,499, is a solid all-rounder. This affordable aluminum road bike, designed specifically for women, is slightly heavier than competing models but still offers a smooth ride and attractive design.

"It features a precise Shimano Tiagra gear system with 20 speeds and exclusive Syncros components." - Anja Benson @buycycle

Additionally, this bike is available in a gravel version.

Feature	Details
Price	Approximately $1,599
Intended Use	Comfort, Endurance
Frame Material	Aluminum
Weight	22.9 lbs
Color(s)	White, Purple
Fork	Speedster HMF Disc, 1 1/4"-1 1/2" Eccentric Carbon steerer
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra RD-4700-GS, 20 Speed
Crankset	FSA CK-4003ST/WT 50x34 T
Brakes	Shimano BR-RS305 Black Mechanical Disc Brakes
Wheelset	Syncros Race 24 Disc rims, Schwalbe Lugano 700x32C tires
Geometry	Designed for women, longer distances
Saddle	Syncros Savona 2.5 (V-Concept) Channel
Additional Components	Syncros equipment

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Carbon pur: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 L

Do you love carbon, speed, and great extras? Then check out the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 L road bike for women. Although a bit more expensive, it offers many advantages: this racing machine looks fantastic and performs exceptionally well on long rides and steep climbs. Integrated flex zones provide exceptional comfort, and with the SmartSense system featuring front and rear lights and a rear radar unit, you are always safe on the road!

Feature	Details
Price	Approximately $3,399
Intended Use	Endurance
Frame Material	Carbon
Weight	21.07 lbs (in size 56 cm)
Color(s)	Black, Black Cherry, Purple Haze
Fork	Synapse Carbon
Rear Derailleur	Shimano 105, 11-speed
Gear Ratio	50/34 crankset, 11/34 cassette
Brakes	Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes
Wheelset	RD 2.1, 28h, 21mm rims; Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Reflective 700x30c tires
Tire Clearance	Up to 1.38 inches
Wheelbase	39.37 inches (in size 56 cm)
Geometry	Comfort, handling, long distances, designed for women
Saddle	Fizik Aliante Delta
Extras	Mounting points for gear and bottle holders, SmartSense system with front and rear lights, Cannondale Wheel Sensor, trainer-compatible thru-axle

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A true classic: Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Dama

The Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Dama is the perfect entry-level bike for anyone looking to experience a Bianchi (or any road bike) for the first time.

"Designed specifically for women, this bike features a high-quality aluminum frame, is lightweight, and offers a comfortable geometry." - Alice Huot @buycycle

It also sports the iconic Bianchi Celeste color. With this bike, you will stand out wherever you go!

Feature	Details
Price	$1,069 - $1,711 (depending on the retailer)
Intended Use	Endurance
Frame Material	Aluminum
Weight	Approximately 19.84 lbs
Color(s)	Celeste, Celeste/Black
Fork	Carbon
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Sora RD-R3000 GS, 9-speed
Gear Ratio	50x34 crankset, 11-34 cassette
Brakes	Reparto Corse RC-47 rim brakes
Wheelset	Reparto Corse ABR-1, Vittoria Zaffiro 700x25 tires
Geometry	Endurance, comfort
Saddle	Selle Royal
Additional Features	Suitable for riders of various sizes

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Your road bike for women – Perfectly tailored to you

Have you fallen in love with one of these models and are eager to start riding? As you can see, fantastic road bike options are now specifically designed for women. You can also find our top 5 models, and many more, used and at significantly lower prices on buycycle.com.

Of course, you can also choose a women's road bike that is not on our list. Each model series offers various options with similar core features. Please browse our selection of road bikes now and find your perfect ride!

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