Ridley's Comfort Frame
07-27-10, 06:45 AM
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Ridley's Comfort Frame
Hey Folks,
Would anyone know which Ridley model is considered their comfort frame, comparable to the CR1, Roubaix, Pilot, C2C etc.?
Thank you,
Mike
Would anyone know which Ridley model is considered their comfort frame, comparable to the CR1, Roubaix, Pilot, C2C etc.?
Thank you,
Mike
07-27-10, 10:19 AM
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The closest thing they have is the Excalibur - geometry is race/aggressive, but it is designed to be a slightly softer/less jarring ride.
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Buy a Roubaix if you want a comfort frame. Ridley isn't your answer.
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It still feels quite rough - not having any other CF bikes for reference and since I cannot directly compare the 2 bikes on the same roads, I always sort of assumed that the Damocles would be even more of a jackhammer.
Maybe an RS in a few years.
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I have an Excalibur now and would say that it's one of the smoother bikes I've ridden. It's still a race bike, so it's not built to be soft. But I have done a lot of 4 hour rides on it in the dead of winter and wasn't tired due to the frame's ride.
Ridley's head tubes are a bit longer than many of the race/pro geometry bikes out there. They may not be as tall and relaxed as the 'comfort' road bikes, though.
Ridley's head tubes are a bit longer than many of the race/pro geometry bikes out there. They may not be as tall and relaxed as the 'comfort' road bikes, though.
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