The Ridley Grifn is the successor to the Kanzo Speed and completes the off-road range of the Belgian company, which has been expanding with the Kanzo Fast (Race) and Kanzo Adventure (Adventure) already have two classic gravel bikes in their portfolio. In contrast to comparable all-road models based on the Endurance platform, Ridley has developed an independent carbon frame for this purpose.
Geometry orientated towards the gravel bike
According to Ridley, it weighs 990 grams (size M) when unpainted. The steering angle, bottom bracket drop and wheelbase are based on a gravel bike and promise a smooth ride. The long head tube puts the rider in a relatively upright riding position. For frame size M, Ridley specifies an STR of 1.50.
In terms of tyre clearance, the Ridley Grifn is also geared towards off-road bikes. With a single drivetrain, tyres up to 40 millimetres wide fit through the frame and fork; with a front derailleur, there is space for 38 millimetre tyres. If the all-road bike is retrofitted with mudguards, the tyre clearance is reduced to 32 millimetres. There are additional mounting points for bottle cages, tool boxes or bags on the top tube, down tube and seat tube.
Ridley Grifn: The most important dates at a glance
- Frame weight: 990 grams
- Fork weight: 445 grams
- Weight of complete bike: 8.5 kilos (with Shimano GRX Di2)
- Tyre clearance: 40 millimetres (single), 38 millimetres (double)
- Stack/reach/STR: 587/391 millimetres/1.50
- All values are manufacturer's specifications (size M)
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
For the cockpit, Ridley favours a tidy look and gives the Grifn a fully integrated handlebar/stem unit. "Because of its aerodynamic advantage", say the Belgians. The internally routed cables will make hobby mechanics break out in a sweat. With a few simple steps, the new bike can also be transformed into a randonneur with a lighting system that is powered by a hub dynamo.
Individualisation in the configurator
The Ridley Grifn scores highly thanks to the option of customising it in the online configurator. There are countless options, from the paintwork to the drivetrain and tyres. Ridley offers the new product both as a complete bike and as a frame set, with a choice of five sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL).
With Shimano GRX 600 (2x11) and simple aluminium rims, Ridley quotes a complete price of 3199 euros. The configuration with Shimano 105 Di2 (2x12) and carbon wheelset costs 4699 euros. In addition to well-known drivetrains from Shimano and SRAM, the Ridley Grifn can also be equipped with the Classified circuit equip. The combination of derailleur and hub gears does not require a front derailleur and offers a huge range of gear ratios.
The Ridley Grifn with Classified gearstick
Julian Schultz
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