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Ridley
Helium SLX Ultegra Complete Road Bike - 2017

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Float the climbs.

Few bikes manage the low-weight/efficient-stiffness balance better than Ridley's Helium SLX Ultegra Complete Road Bike. As the Belgian brand's superlative climbing bike, it's got plenty of lightweight pedigree; however, it's also still a Belgian bike, so it's built to handle the abuse of cobbled muurs. When mated with an Ultegra drivetrain and Campagnolo-built (shh!) Fulcrum 5 wheels, the frameset becomes a classroom for putting on a climbing clinic.


The SLX's climb happy personality starts with a blend of 60, 40, and 30-ton high-modulus carbon fiber. The result is a World Tour worthy frame that efficiently transfers power while shaving about 30g of claimed weight compared to the SL. The front end sees a slightly different curvature at the tube junctions, a small change that Ridley claims boost stiffness by 15% and translates into even snappier, more responsive handling when diving into switchbacks or pushing out of the final corner.


As with the SL, the SLX features rounded tubing emanating from the seat tube juncture, which slowly becomes box-shaped as it approaches the head tube and bottom bracket junctures. As Ridley puts it, this system creates a clean transition from stiffness to comfort. Supporting this ideology, the rear triangle blends the two shapes. The asymmetric, flat chainstays provide a stiff platform for power transfer to the rear wheel, while the ultra-thin seatstays create a vertically compliant ride quality without sacrificing rigidity.


Details

  • A race bike for those who turn the screws on climbs
  • Racing geometry proven on the world stage
  • Ridley's lightest, stiffest carbon fiber layup
  • Shimano Ultegra drivetrain is equal to a racer's needs
  • Item #RID005A
Frame Material
60, 40, 30t carbon fiber
Fork
4ZA Helium
Fork Material
carbon fiber
Headset
FSA
Shifters
Shimano Ultegra 6800
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 6800
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 6800
Crankset
52 / 36t Shimano Ultegra 6800
Cassette
11 - 28t Shimano 105 5800
Chain
KMC X11
Brakeset
Shimano Ultegra 6800
Brake Type
rim
Handlebar
4ZA Cirrus
Stem
4ZA Cirrus
Saddle
4ZA Cirrus Pro
Seatpost
4ZA Cirrus
Seat Collar
27.2mm
Wheelset
Fulcrum Racing 5
Front Axle
9mm
Rear Axle
130mm
Skewers
quick-release
Tires
Continental Ultrasport
Tire Size
700c x 25mm
Pedals
not included
Recommended Use
cycling
Manufacturer Warranty
5 years on frame

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