"I'm new to road biking, is it okay to start with an aero road bike?"
"What are the features of an aero road bike?"
This article will answer these questions.
In conclusion, aero road bikes are recommended for everyone from beginner road cyclists to veterans.
An aero road bike is designed to be highly resistant to air, and anyone who can ride a bicycle can handle it sufficiently.
This time, we will explain the "features of aero road bikes" and "how to choose a bicycle" for road bike beginners.
By referring to this article, you will understand why aero road bikes are popular.
Furthermore, we have newly developed an aero road bike called "AERO A9." This bike is highly resistant to air, lightweight, safe, and easy to shift gears, making it capable of performing well even for those participating in competitions for the first time.

Reasons why aero road bikes are recommended for road beginners

Now, let's explain aero road bikes.
・Aero road bikes are highly resistant to air.
・Aero road bikes offer overwhelming speed.
・The more you train your muscles, the faster you become.
・The design is cool.
The above three are the features of aero road bikes.
Aero road bikes can be recommended for everyone from beginner road cyclists to veterans.

Aero road bikes are highly resistant to air (aerodynamic performance)

Bicycles are subject to various resistances such as tire rolling resistance, air resistance, and drivetrain resistance, but aero road bikes are designed to be highly resistant to air.
Air resistance increases with speed, and at 30 km/h, it is said that about 80% of the resistance is due to air. Therefore, reducing air resistance leads to faster riding and reduced fatigue.

Aero road bikes offer overwhelming speed

As you can see in the image above, the frame is thick when viewed from the side, but thin when viewed from above. It is said that air resistance can be reduced if the frontal projected area (the area of the bicycle when viewed from the front) is small. Therefore, there is a considerable difference in speed between a bicycle with a small surface area and one without. While ordinary road bikes struggle to maintain 30 km/h, aero road bikes can easily maintain 40 km/h.

The more you train your muscles, the faster you become

Aero road bikes can significantly reduce air resistance, so the more the rider trains their muscles, the faster they will become. However, it is best to avoid training unnecessary muscles for cycling.

The design is cool

When viewed from the side, aero road bikes have a thick frame, and their presence and power are unique charms that other road bikes do not possess.
Many people choose bikes based on design, so selecting based on this criterion might be interesting.

How to choose an aero road bike

・Choose based on how much you will ride.
・Choose based on frame material.
・Choose based on size.
The above is how to choose an aero road bike.
I will explain them in order.

Choose based on how much you will ride

If you mainly ride 10km to 20km or use it for commuting, an aero road bike is not recommended. This is because aero road bikes are designed to be heavier than regular road bikes. Furthermore, they are expensive, so if you don't ride much, a cheaper hybrid bike or a regular road bike would be better.
If you ride 50km to 100km, you should focus on the components (parts) when choosing a road or hybrid bike. Components (parts) refer to the chain, tires, and gears.
However, if you cycle frequently, you might consider an aero road bike without worrying about components. Depending on the bicycle's grade, that might even be more advantageous. A 50,000 yen hybrid bike has better performance than a 50,000 yen road bike. To get the benefits of a road bike, you need a bicycle that costs 100,000 yen or more.
If you ride more than 100km, consider an aero road bike. It's truly unbeatable for riding on flat roads.

What frame material will you choose?

Frame materials include aluminum, carbon, and chromoly, but if you're getting an aero road bike, carbon is the best choice. There's no point in having a bike that's designed for speed if it's heavy. So, a full carbon frame is recommended.

Choose the appropriate size

Choosing a frame of the appropriate size leads to injury prevention and affects speed.
It is also important to choose based on your height and the bike's size, but also to choose based on the fit.
Therefore, I have summarized how to find the appropriate frame size in the article "How to choose the appropriate frame size?". Please take a look.

Supplement: Road bikes also include gravel, lightweight racing, and endurance road bikes.
In addition to aero road bikes, there are also gravel, lightweight racing, and endurance road bikes. I will omit the features of each, but please keep in mind that such types also exist.

【Newly Developed】AERO A9 Road Bike・392,052 yen

Finally, we will introduce our newly developed aero road bike. This bike costs 390,000 yen, but its effectiveness is amazing. This is because it is highly resistant to air, lightweight, safe, easy to shift gears, and uses disc brakes.

Why is it highly resistant to air?

The AERO A9 road bike is highly resistant to air because it has a small frontal projected area. The frame features aero geometry design, further enhancing its aerodynamic performance.

Why is it lightweight? What materials are used?

The AERO A9 road bike uses carbon fiber materials called T700 and T800, developed by Toray. Toray, established in 1962, deals with chemical products such as synthetic fibers and resins, and develops the skeletal parts of forks and frames. T700 and T800 represent the "grade" of Toray's carbon frames. There are five grades in total: T600, T700, T800, T1000, and T1100, with T600 being the lowest grade and T1100 being the highest grade. As the grade increases, the strength increases, and the price also rises accordingly. Furthermore, Toray's highest-grade materials are widely used in the "Tour de France," the pinnacle of road cycling races, and it is said that over 90% of participants are interested in Toray products.

What is the weight?

The AERO A9 road bike weighs 7.98 kg.
*Please note that the weight may vary slightly depending on the frame size, so please contact us if you would like more detailed information.

What kind of derailleur is it? What is it equipped with?

The shifting function uses Shimano's Di2. First, please refer to the image below. The switch on the handlebar is Di2. Since it is an electric type, it needs to be charged, but charging every 2000-3000 km is sufficient.
Advantages of Di2 derailleur
Di2 does not require muscle strength and allows gear changes like pressing a button. Changing gears back one step on a road bike usually requires considerable force, but with Di2, gear changes are easy. It also does not require frequent charging, so electric type shifters are very useful in situations where gears are frequently changed, such as hill climbing.

Aero Road Bikes are Recommended for Road Beginners: Summary

The reasons why aero road bikes are recommended for beginner road cyclists are as follows:
・Aero road bikes are highly resistant to air.
・Aero road bikes offer overwhelming speed.
・The more you train your muscles, the faster you become.
・The design is cool.

In fact, I don't know any reasons why aero road bikes shouldn't be recommended for beginner road cyclists. I would recommend them to anyone who can ride a bicycle normally.