Sportive and endurance bikes

Endurance bike geometry, race machine performance and spirit – BMC has achieved an impressive balance

A proper all-rounder with a great spec and rideability for not a lot of cash

Stunning performance – a great blend of stiffness and comfort without compromising engagement between bike and rider

A belter of a bike with a price tag to match

Reliable, easy to live with and comfortable for longer rides, but lacks the character of its predecessors

Pushes the limits of what's achievable on an allroad bike, at a very good price

Decent value for a versatile titanium bike, but lacks character and ride quality

Not a bad bike, but promises more than it delivers and doesn't quite live up to expectation

Superb comfort and overall performance, and the Pinarello name – but that means it all comes at a significant cost

Versatile, with easy-to-live-with road manners, although the ride quality isn't as involving as some

Sublimely smooth bike that is capable, versatile and comfortable without compromising performance

Lovely ride quality and ideal geometry if you want a more upright ride without sacrificing performance

N+1 is no longer required – the Grifn RS is an awesome bike on the road and very capable away from it

Continues to define how good an aluminium road bike can be, especially for steady, long miles

Looks like a road bike, rides like a road bike, but is very capable on the rougher stuff too

Fast, comfortable and well-specced road bike with a relaxed and assured ride

Light and superbly comfortable endurance bike in a super-high build, but look lower down the range for the best bargain

Excellent do-almost-everything endurance bike; practically the type specimen for the genre

Impressive comfort, weight and performance to a degree, but a clinical feel to the ride reduces the fun factor

Great value, with high-quality components and a top-notch frameset with a well-balanced approach to comfort and performance

Offers a great balance of speed and comfort for those who don't want an aggressive riding position

Belies its weight in terms of performance and offers an incredibly comfortable ride

Very comfortable for a stiff road bike, but deserves lighter wheels and tyres – especially for the money

Great value bike with stable handling, suitable for a range of endurance riders from beginners to the more experienced

Fun and fast to ride, and looks great too, but it's up against some tough competition price-wise