For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with what makes a rider truly better.
Not just the science of speed but that rare, electric moment when everything flows. When the bike disappears beneath you, the world narrows to the road ahead, and riding feels effortless.

For over two decades at Trainsharp Cycle Coaching, I’ve had the privilege of helping riders unlock their best from Tour de France contenders to passionate club riders chasing their own goals. After thousands of hours of testing, racing, and listening, I’ve learned one simple truth: performance isn’t just numbers. It’s connection.

That belief gave life to Roman.

Roman was never created to follow trends. It was born from years spent understanding how riders move, how bikes respond, and how the two can work in perfect harmony. Every Roman frame is shaped by real-world insight its geometry, stiffness, and handling refined through experience, not guesswork.

But Roman is about more than going faster. It’s about why we ride in the first place.

Our gravel bikes capture that spirit perfectly. They’re built for exploration for those who find joy in quiet roads, wild tracks, and unexpected turns. They carry the precision of our race machines but invite a different kind of riding: unhurried, curious, free.

Gravel, to me, feels like cycling rediscovered the way it all began. No start lines, no pressure. Just the hum of tyres on dirt and the thrill of seeing where the trail leads. Roman bikes are built for those moments: when speed is a choice, not a demand.

And still, performance is in our DNA. Every Roman is engineered with the same obsessive attention to weight, strength, and balance that defines elite race bikes. Confidence comes from knowing your bike will respond exactly as you want whether you’re sprinting out of a corner or flying down a loose descent.

Roman is the sum of everything I’ve learned from the science of winning to the joy of simply riding. It’s a brand for riders who love the details but ride for the feeling.

Whether it’s a fast road loop or a long day of exploration, every Roman bike is built with purpose, precision, and calm. Because the best bikes don’t just go fast they make you want to ride more.

I’ve spent my life helping riders feel faster, stronger, and more connected to their bikes.
With Roman, I want to share that feeling.

Every frame is purposeful. Every ride, unforgettable.
Ride a Roman. Feel the difference

Jon Sharples CEO