2023 RIDLEY ROAD BIKE RANGE: SPECS, DETAILS AND REVIEWS
Ridley Noah Fast Disc
Ridley's top level aero bike
Bike weight: 7.22kg (Ultegra - Size 57cm)
Frame and fork material: Torayca 60T-50T-30T-24T Carbon
Bottom bracket: PF30
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 43-55.5cm
RIDLEY NOAH FAST DISC REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- State of the art aero frameset
- Very fast on the flats
- Clean front end looks
- Aesthetics
- Excellent power transfer
- Stable handling at speed
- Very stiff
- Good gear range
- Price compared to other top level aero bikes
- Rim and disc options
Cons
- Not quite as smooth as some other aero bikes – some vibration can transmit through the frame on bumpy roads
- Can lag a bit on steep climbs
Ridley Helium SLX Disc
Ridley's lightweight climbing bike
Frame weight: ~780g (Medium) and ~300g for the fork
Frame and fork material: 60T-40T-30T High Modulus Unidirectional Carbon
Bottom bracket: PF30
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: XXS-XL
RIDLEY HELIUM SLX REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Lightweight
- Stiffness
- Excellent handling
- Good acceleration
- Responsive
- Comfortable
- Ride quality
- Understated look with a classic touch
Cons
- Helium SLX Disc models could come with more options, in particular higher level groupsets and wheels
Ridley Fenix SLiC
Ridley's top level endurance bike
Frame weight: 1006g (small) and 379g for the fork
Frame and fork material: 30T-24T High Modulus Unidirectional Carbon
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: XS-XL
Ridley Dean FAST
Ridley's time trial bike
Bike weight: 8.49kg (Ultegra Di2 Rim - Size 54cm)
Frame and fork material: 30T -24T High Modulus Unidirectional Carbon
Bottom bracket: PF30
Brakes: Rim
Sizes: 48-60cm
Ridley Noah Disc
Frame weight: ~1160g (Medium)
Frame and fork material: 24T-30T High Modulus Unidirectional Carbon
Bike weight: 8.41kg (Medium - 50.5cm) with SRAM Rival eTap Groupset
Bottom bracket: PF30
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: 43-55.5cm
RIDLEY NOAH DISC REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Good for descending (fast)
- Stiffness
- Stable handling
- Generous gear range (SRAM Rival eTap with 48-35t chainset and 10-36t cassette)
- Responsive
- Clean appearance
- Smooth riding
Cons
- Not the most compliant frame
- Occasional disc brake rubbing
Ridley Helium Disc
Frame weight: ~940g (Medium)
Frame and fork material: 24T-30T High Modulus Unidirectional Carbon
Bottom bracket: PF30
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: XXS-XL
Ridley Noah Disc Aero+
Frame weight: 1120g (57cm)
Frame and fork material: 24T-30T High Modulus Unidirectional Carbon
Bottom bracket: PF30
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: XXS-L
Ridley Fenix SL Disc
Frame weight: 1140g (Medium)
Bike weight: 8.14kg (Ultegra Di2 Disc - Size 54cm)
Frame and fork material: 30T-24T High Modulus Unidirectional Carbon
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: XXS-XL
RIDLEY FENIX SL REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Stiff
- Comfortable – good for absorbing road vibrations
- Precise geometry
- Ultegra Di2 groupset is very good
- Spritely going uphill (even though the weight isn’t the lowest)
- Good acceleration/responsiveness
- Good all-rounder
Cons
- One reviewer found that it was uncomfortable riding on bumpy roads and that their Forza saddle was a little firm
Ridley Helium SLA
Frame weight: 1180g (Size -Medium) and 360g for the fork
Frame and fork material: 6061 tripple butted heat-treaded aluminum
Bottom bracket: BSA68
Brakes: Rim
Sizes: XXXS-XL
Ridley Fenix SLA Disc
Bike weight: 9.37kg (105 Disc Mixture - Size Medium)
Frame and fork material: Triple butted hydroformed superlight 6061 alloy, full carbon Fenix SLA Disc fork
Bottom bracket: PF30
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: XXS-XL
Discontinued Ridley Road Bikes
