'There is nothing more un-aerodynamic than spheres and cylinders – which is essentially what the human body is – riding a tubular triangulated bike frame design. And then suddenly the regulations were allowing us to create nice aero-formed profile frames,' said Hill.   The final product was revolutionary, its design and shape unique, incorporating a single rear stay, a fork with just one blade and an aerofoiled profile frame.  One complicating factor, though, was that the Barcelona velodrome was (and remains) open-air – so Lotus developed a shape to accommodate the impact of both drag and crosswinds.

https://road.cc/content/feature/check-out-chris-boardmans-olympic-winning-lotus-type-108-294779

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The steel Surly Straggler is a popular choice having been a fixture on the all-rounder/gravel scene for years and it's still going strong - in more ways than one. It's considered a 'rough' road bike designed to be versatile and capable whatever the terrain. Minnesota-based, Surly, describes the Straggler as 'a bikepacking-inspired road/gravel bike mostly at home on pavement but ready for trail duty when called'. ​ It's earned its place on the Surly roster for several years now, and there's no sign of it disappearing any time soon.

https://road.cc/content/feature/bike-bedtime-surly-straggler-278977

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