RidleyX-Night SL Disc Force 1 Cyclocross Bike
X-Night SL Disc Force 1 Complete Cyclocross Bike
Cross has grown from a fringe sport here in the States to one of the most popular forms of cycling but in Europe, it’s always been a staple of fall and winter cycling. Few brands understand the passion and build bikes for cyclocross quite like the Belgians at Ridley.
Description
Cyclocross bicycle rides are extremely popular in Europe and are becoming increasing popular in the United States. The performance of a biker depends to a great extent on the quality of the bike he is using, so many want to purchase a high quality bike. The RIDLEY X-Night SL Disc Force 1 Cyclocross Bike is one of the top rated cyclocross bikes available, and is specially designed so that it is light in weight, and easy to ride on different surfaces. Ridley the Belgian bike manufacturer specializes in manufacturing cyclocross bikes, and has many years experience in manufacturing the bikes.
Construction
The bike is made mainly from 24T and 30T high modulus carbon fiber, along with some 40T fiber to keep the weight of the bike low. This allows the cyclist to keep the weight of the bike low, so that it can be easily carried while climbing steps or crossing sandy areas. This also ensures that almost the power of the cyclist is utilized to make the bike move forward. The bike has the classical geometry of European cyclocross bikes with a higher bottom bracket. This allows the bike to cover muddy, dusty and other terrains smoothly, accelerate and decelerate quickly.
Drive train
The bike does not have a front derailleur, it has a SRAM Force 1 Rear Derailleur and Shifter. The hydraulic disc type brake is SRAM Force HRD. The bike has a Oryx SL Disc type fork. The crankset and casette are also from SRAM. The bike has a Swiss DT ER 14000 wheelset which is compatible with Donnelly MXP tires. These tubeless tires are of size 700 X 33 mm and are less likely to be punctured.
Sizes
The grey, black and yellow bike is available in different sizes like 48 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm and 56 cm. The right size should be chosen based on the height of the cyclist. The bike has a flat mount design so that the rotors do not make contact with the carbon. The bike has a provision for mounting 140 mm and 160 mm rotors. The stem, saddle and seat of the bike are from Forza Cirrus Pro
Features
- Cyclocross bike designed for smooth riding over different terrains, can be easily carried
- Made from carbon fiber to keep the weight of the bike low and for greater efficiency
- Drive train, rear derailleur, crankset, casette from SRAM for better quality , design
- Swiss wheelset compatible with tubeless tires, to prevent punctures
- Multiple sizes available, to suit cyclists of different heights
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Specification: RidleyX-Night SL Disc Force 1 Cyclocross Bike
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