2009 Felt ZW30 Women's Road Bike

The 2009 Felt ZW30 road bike has specifically been designed for maximum comfort even on less than smooth surfaces. The bike is also built with speed in mind for those who want to go faster or push their limits even further. The aluminum Superlite frame also dampens road vibration less than other similar aluminum road bikes.

The 2009 Felt ZW30 is priced at $1,095 which is fairly reasonable compared to similar bikes of its class. The bike comes in four sizes so whether your size is petite, small, medium or large you will find a size that's comfortable for you without having to sacrifice speed and performance. Felt also offers specific handlebars and saddles to allow for maximum comfort.

2009 Cannondale Feminine Synapse 5 Road Bike

The 2009 Cannondale Feminine Synapse 5 road bike is priced at $1,995 and offers advanced vibration dampening technology for maximum performance and comfort while riding even on the toughest terrains. The Triaxially bent seat is designed specifically to prevent rider fatigue.

This also is also very customizable with many selections of paint color and the choice of a 6061-T6 aluminum, HI-MODulus, or ultra carbon frame. Bicycling Magazine rated this road bike as The Best Women's Road Bike of 2008 which makes this bike a contender for the best of 2009 as well.

Trek 1.2 WSD Women's Road Bike

The Trek 1.2 WSD is the most affordable on this page at $879.99. However, don't believe for a second that the low price results in lower quality as you would be very wrong. Fitted with Bontranger components like a carbon fork, race fit seat and allow wheels, this bike contains world class features at a very affordable price. This bike is perfect for the beginner cyclist or for those who would rather cruise on a path with style.

Trek Madone 4.5 WSD Road Bike

Priced at $2,469 the Trek Madone 4.5 WSD is probably the more expensive investment and is more for those who ride on a daily basis. This bike features a Bontranger Race Lite fork, race wheels, Race Lite tires and even a TCT carbon frame. This bike also features Shimano components such as the alloy dual pivot brakes which work to bring the bike to a stop smoothly and quickly.

So here are four of the best women's road bikes of 2009. While these are only suggestions, be sure to give them a test ride before finalizing the purchase.