Cannondale’s Quick Speed 3: practical hybrid, or speedy glee-machine? It might be a little of both. The light, lively aluminum frame is fast and great-fitting, while the fork’s carbon blades soak up road buzz for a truly smooth ride.

Frame: Quick Speed SL, Optimized 6061 aluminum, SAVE, 1-1/8″ head tube

Fork: Quick Si, Carbon blades, 1-1/8″ steerer