Ridley X Ride 105 Review

But theres absolutely no reason it couldnt work as your only race bike I just had the luxury of two. With the exception of the X-Ride 10 disc which carries the same 4ZA Cirrus CCD30 wheels as the X-Fire 10 the other X-Ride models will come with Fulcrum wheels one level down from the X-Fire equivalent models.

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Ridley x ride 105 review. 6 reasons not to buy Experts described alloy models as heavy with somewhat-weighty componentry. Overall the Ridley X Trail is a great bike especially for riding on both paved and gravel surfaces and in this section well look at the positives and weaknesses of the bike. Its not the lightest bike in the world and when I needed two bikes at a cross race I tended to use the Ridley as my spare.

Max tyre width only clearance for 36mm. Ridley uses its house brand 4ZA for the bars stem seatpost and saddle the latter of which feels overly padded for my taste. The Fulcrum Racing.

Like the X-Fire models all X-Rides will come with a 4636 FSA Gossamer Crankset to accommodate Shimanos lack of a BB30 system. The X-Ride 105 is designed for the more competitive type of cyclocross adventurer and is well priced considering the spec on offer although the wheels are workmanlike and on the heavy side. The Ridley X Ride 30 Disc 105 has Shimano 105 front and rear derailleurs and Shimano 105 shifters.

Ridley X Trail Review Analysis. Ridley X-Ride 20 105 1404B 2014. The Ridley Helium X comes out of the same mould as the Helium SLX the bike of choice for Thomas de Gendt but its made of a mix to 30T 30.

Ridley X-Fire 20 105 1403A Disc 2014. X-Ride Disc frame The 2015 X-ride frame offers a number of different features. Price 180 more expensive.

Brakes This Cyclocross Bicycle from Ridley comes with Shimano 105 Disc Brakes which are connected to Shimano 105 Brake Levers. A shortened top tube results in precise cornering when navigating tight switchbacks or low-speed technical lines while the raised bottom bracket assists obstacle hopping. Reviews described excellent power transfer translating to good climbing ability.

The alloy cockpit is unremarkable and adequate. Shimano 105 drivetrain To power this bike not only involves you but a good drivetrain system. 4 out of 5 - 1 reviews.

Price 730 more expensive. Ridley X-Fire 10 Ultegra 1403A 2014. The fact that Ridley have billed this as their first pure gravel bike is exciting.

I see the Ridley X-Bow 10 as a good entry-level cyclo-cross racer that could easily be used to commute Monday-Friday. Fast on the road. Price 550 more expensive.

This year Ridley have specd up the X-Ride with the new Shimano. The Ridley X-Ride is an alloy cyclo-cross bike and hits a more competitive price point while also featuring a slightly more relaxed geometry than the X-Night well-suited to its more. Ridley X-Fire 20 105 1403A 2014.

Click on the image below to get more details on the frame and what Ridley have done to upgrade it this year. Pictures from the Ridley X-Ride 105 review. The same goes for the FSA Gossamer chainset its stiff enough and shifting between the rings is smooth too but it doesnt look as polished as the 105 unit it replaces here.

Ridley XRide Cyclocross Bike user reviews. The hugely popular Ridley X-Trail is the predecessor of the Kanzo. With a cross-specific frame and powerful TRP mechanical disc brakes the X-Ride is ready for whatever youre willing to throw at it.

In contrast the Kanzo has a tyre clearance of 47 mm for 700c wheels and up to 50. In our Ridley X-Trail review one thing we felt the X-Trail could improve on was tyre clearance a 36 mm max width just didnt give the flexibility to enjoy all the trails in Girona.

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