Readers' choice 2023: In what is now a good Velomotion tradition, our annual readers' choice took place again in the past few weeks. You, our readers, voted for the most exciting and popular bikes in a total of 17 categories. The results are always extremely exciting for us in the editorial team and also pointers to which bikes, manufacturers and categories we should take a close look at. The racing bikes and gravel bikes in 2023 feature a wide variety of bikes in different price and performance classes.
The Velomotion readers' choice took place between December 15, 2022 and January 15, 2023. You have selected your favorites from a total of 17 bike categories. Over 12.000 votes were received this year - thanks to every single participant! After evaluating all the results, we don't want to keep you in suspense any longer and present you with the top 3 of all categories.
Here you will find an overview of all categories and their respective winners:
Velomotion Readers' Choice 2023: These are our readers' favorite bikes
Velomotion Readers' Choice 2023: At the turn of the year, our readers' choice took place again. In the meantime, all the votes of the more than 12.000 participants have been evaluated - we in the editorial department are always eagerly awaiting the results. Of course, there are a few favorites to win again this year, but we were also quite surprised in some categories. For now three […]
Gravel bikes 2023: These are the top 3 of our readers
The Scott Addict Gravel 30 is an extremely interesting gravel bike in many respects. For less than 3.000 euros, it offers an aerodynamic carbon frame and a high-quality Shimano GRX 2×11; the bike scores with a sporty seating position and a fully integrated cable and wire routing. This puts the Scott close to a racing bike, although it is delivered with full 45 mm wide tyres.
Price: € 2.799
Specialized now provides the innovative stem suspension with a damping system for the seat area with 30 mm spring travel and versatile adjustment options. This makes the Diverge STR ideal for demanding routes where the maximum 47 mm wide tires offer grip and traction. The Specialized is very well equipped with carbon wheels and a wide range of SRAM 1×12 gears.
Price: € 7.500
The new BMC Kaius is the racing machine among gravel bikes with a flat, stretched sitting position, aero frame shapes and deep carbon rims. With the electronic 2×12 shifting, tight gear steps can be realized for high speeds. At the same time, the bike can be equipped with the comfortably flexing seat post with tires up to 44 mm wide, making it quite suitable for off-road use.
Price: € 5.499
Racing bikes 2023: These are the top 3 in the high-end category
The Specialized Tarmac SL7 still combines first-class performance with good comfort and a sporty appearance. It was not for nothing that the new world champion Remco Evenepoel rode this bike. The combination of aerodynamics, power transmission, climbing abilities and handling is still "state of the art" even after a few years.
Price: € 14.500
The new Storck Aerfast 4 Pro Disc causes a stir with its bright look and particularly eye-catching fork. Because the aerobike, which shines in metallic green, shows itself with a fork that was completely newly developed in the wind tunnel, which is very wide and bulbous, as well as with an improved aerocockpit and thus wants to save the decisive watts.
Price: € 8.299
The new Scott Foil RC Ultimate not only comes with a much more aerodynamic tube shape than the previous model, but has also slimmed down significantly. A new patented seat post is said to offer unprecedented comfort on an aerobike. The equipment with Zipp wheels and Sram Red eTap AXS fits perfectly into the brisk overall concept.
Price: € 15.999
Road bikes 2023: These are the top 3 in the middle class
With the Strock Fascenario 3, the German manufacturer offers an extremely high-quality carbon racer that comes very close to the performance of professional racing bikes with its sporty overall concept. In addition to great aerodynamics, the geometry and frame are designed in such a way that you don't have to do without the necessary comfort. The playful driving behavior ensures the additional fun factor on every trip. The new Shimano 105 Di2 groupset fits perfectly to this sporty model with a great price-performance ratio.
Price: € 3.799
The new Rose X-Lite offers a completely revised race design and combines aerodynamics, lightweight construction and system integration at the highest level for the German manufacturer from Bocholt. The progressive geometry is primarily aimed at sporty riders and anyone who wants to become one. The version with a mechanical Shimano Ultegra groupset and Rose wheels and attachments allows for a consistently solid entry into road cycling.
Price: € 3.299
The Scott Addict 20 is characterized by a successful combination of comfort and performance and thus wants to be a faithful companion for long tours. With the new Shimano 105 Di2 and high-quality Syncros attachments such as wheels, you get a decent overall package at a good price-performance ratio.
Price: € 3.599