Women can have a hard time finding a good bike because many bicycles are designed for men. That being said, there are still some decent road bikes made for women – you just have to find the right one.
This article looks at the Giordano Aversa Road Bike, a great bike with relatively high-quality components, and won’t blow out your bank account.
Giordano Aversa Aluminum Road Bike Review
The Giordano Aversa Aluminum Road Bike is a mid-line road bike. It isn’t overly fancy, but it has some really great features that make riding fast, breezy, and comfortable. There’s also the fact that it has a rather nice paint job too.
Who is This Product For?
The Giordano Aversa Road Bike is designed for women, although with that said, based on the design of the frame, a man could ride it too, no problem.
Moreover, based on the sizes available, the Giordano Aversa Road Bike is made for small and average-size women. This is a women’s road bike designed for speed, comfort, and for riding on paved roads.
What’s Included?
When you purchase the Giordano Aversa Road Bike, you get a lightweight aluminum frame bike with a baby blue paint job. It has quick-release wheels, dual-position racing handlebars, studded pedals, dual-pivot Y brakes, and racing-style gear shifters.
For the price, we like the Giordano Aversa Road Bike’s high-quality features.
Overview of Features
The Giordano Aversa Road Bike features an exceptionally lightweight aluminum frame, making it perfect for small women who want to move at high speeds without having to push too hard.
It’s the kind of bike that you can easily lift with one hand, and propelling it forward doesn’t take much muscle power.
There are 14 gears, which is decent for average city road riding on reasonably flat roads. It’s not the best for super high speeds or for fast downhill riding, but it will still get you moving pretty fast.
Moreover, we like the racing-style gear shifters located in the center of the handlebars; they keep the handlebars free for your hands.
You get dual-grip racing style handlebars – the curved ones you see on all racing bikes. This means that you can hold them horizontally as you would on a standard bike, which is great for leisurely riding; you can hold the vertical curved grips for a more aerodynamic racing position for high-speed riding.
The handlebars feature high-quality wraps to provide you with maximum grip, even in slippery conditions.
Something else that will help you move with speed are the 25 mm road tires with minimal grip.
Although they aren’t great for off-roading or very slippery roads, they are ideal for speed because they are small, thin, allow for minimal road contact, and don’t create much friction.
Tutorial
What needs to be said about the Giordano Aversa Road Bike is that some assembly is required.
It comes partially assembled, mainly the frame, but there are a few components, like the wheels and pedals, and a couple of others, that you will need to mount yourself. All of the tools and required instructions are included.
Moreover, keep in mind that this bike is designed strictly for smooth or paved roads, not mountain biking or trail riding.
The other thing you need to know is which size is right for you. There is a small size for women between 4’10” and 5’3″, and medium-size for women between 5’3” and 5’7″.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Nice paint job
- Quite durable
- Good for leisurely riding
- Can be quite speedy
- Excellent racing tires and handlebars
- Quick-release wheels and seat
Cons
- Not for very high-speed racing
- Not for very large women
- Only for paved roads
Alternatives
Eurobike EURXC550 21 Speed Road Bike
If you are looking for a men’s bike with 21 gears and disc brakes, something like the Eurobike EURXC550 21 Speed Road Bike might be better for you.
Conclusion
All in all, the Giordano Aversa Road Bike is a fine women’s road bike to consider. It’s relatively simple, comfortable, fast, and durable, not to mention that it looks pretty nice and comes at a reasonable price.