The bike is good-natured off-road, but for a sporty set-up it would need lighter wheels. The equipment is functionally good, but somewhat meagre compared to the price, which is also reflected in the weight. The mechanical disc brakes from Avid are proven classics, rightly known for their good braking performance and easy maintenance. However, the higher manual force compared to hydraulic brakes is noticeable. The bike will soon be available with hydraulic Shimano brakes for 100 euros more - perhaps a reason to wait before buying. When pedalling, it's easy to hit the wide chainstays with your heels.
What the testers say
Paul A solid, unspectacular bike. When pedalling, I kept brushing my heels against the chainstays.
Semyon Very stiff, very smooth. The Avid brakes are good, but hydraulic brakes feel better.
Price 1,749 Euro
Weight 9.0 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.ridley-bikes.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1.595/544/93 g
Frame sizes*** 48, 50, 52,54, 56, 58, 60 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/72°
Seat/top tube/head tube 585/540/142 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,010/61 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 552/378 mm/1.46
Equipment
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes (f./h.) Avid BB7 (160/160 mm)
Circuit Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket FSA Gossamer (46/36 Z.; BSA)
Wheels/tyres 4ZA Cirrus/Challenge Grifo 32C (folding tyre)
Handlebar/stem 4ZA/4ZA
Saddle/post 4ZA Cirros/4ZA (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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