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Five best race bikes

Get the reviews for the top-performing bikes
By Madeline Cravit
Updated November 2, 2012
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Opus Alegria

MEC

Nice price

MEC Attack Bicycle


This unisex bike offers all the benefits of a great performance bike – a carbon fibre frame and an oversized head tube for controlled handling – at an entry-level price.



MEC Attack Bicycle, $1975.

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Winning ride

Cervelo P3 Ultegra


Eliminate drag and increase your speed with this strong aerodynamic design – the P3 has won rave reviews from triathlon experts across the globe.



Cervelo P3 Ultegra, $3350.

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Train longer

Giant Trinity Composite W 2


This sleek (and pretty – we love the mint green!) road bike is specially designed to absorb road vibrations from the ground up, in order to help reduce rider fatigue.



Giant Trinity Composite W 2, $2559.

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Speedy details

Jamis Xenith T


It’s all in the details: a front fully enclosed brake and a seat tube shroud that shields the back wheel both help to reduce drag and shave seconds off your time.



Jamis Xenith T, $3334.

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Road warrior

Opus Alegria


The wide bottom bracket on this bike helps transfer your energy to the rear wheel more efficiently, and the 1in. head tube makes for a smoother ride on rough terrain.



Opus Alegria, $2232.

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