With normal Dura-Ace brakes and a BSA threaded bottom bracket, it is the most uncomplicated of all the bikes in the test from a mechanic's point of view - definitely a selling point. The frame is also aerodynamically good - but only when fast wheels are fitted. The standard own-brand wheels with 45 millimetre high carbon rims do not exploit the aero potential, and the brakes also rub. This was the only discordant note; in the practical test, the bike seemed more stable than the measured value suggests. With a mechanical Dura-Ace groupset and durable DT Swiss hubs, the bike is well equipped and ready for many kilometres.
CONCLUSION Straightforward, solid racing bike. Tuning potential for wheels. Hardly any complicated integration solutions
Price 6,299 Euro
Weight 7.4 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Info www.ridley-bikes.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,072/469/73 grammes
Frame sizes** XXS, XS, S, M, L
Seat/top tube/head tube 525/570/175 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 575/388 mm/1.48
EQUIPMENT
Drive Shimano Dura-Ace (52/36 t, BSA)
Brakes/gears Shimano Dura-Ace
Wheels/tyres/weights**** 4Za Cirrus Pro C-45/Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II 25C (v/h: 1,188/1,531 grams)
*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 a very upright riding position;
****Wheel weights including tyres, cassette, quick release/threaded axles and brake discs if applicable
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