**IMPORTED FROM AS400**

KEY POINTS & INTENDED USE

Like many of Ridley's top-end carbon frames the Ridley Helium frame is an

amazing feat of engineering. The Helium is made from a blend of 30 to 24 ton,

high modulus unidirectional carbon fiber (higher ton rating = stronger carbon,

stronger carbon = stiffer and lighter frames). The Helium frame is built in a

manner that is aerodynamic, strong, and superlight (size Med = ~880 grams

unpainted). The tube shapes used on the Helium frame have had special attention

paid to them in order to be strong and stiff, but most of all light. The

Helium frame was designed to easily conform to the sub 6.8kg complete bike UCI

weight limit. The oversized headtube is tapered; the increased surface area

adds rigidity and dissipates vibration well.

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The seatstays and oversized chainstays have been engineered to further help

with the dissipation of vibration while maintaining a high lateral stiffness,

something that is key while climbing. The dual purpose internal cable routing

uses the same holes for mechanical and electronic shifting, resulting in a very

clean design without excess holes. The Helium was developed as an evolution to

Ridley's winning frame the Damocles. Ridley has been sure to outfit the Helium

frame in kit that will do it justice.

The Helium features Shimano's new Ultegra 11 speed drivetrain. Ultegra

components are known for the quality, durability, lightness, and winning

pedigree. This new 11 speed drivetrain allows for very smooth power transfer

from the rider to the road making the Helium exceptionally efficient. **PD**

The velocity control is handled by 4ZA Cirrus caliper brakes. 4ZA Cirrus and

Cirrus Pro handle the other components, like stem, handlebars, seatpost, and

saddle. The Helium's power gets to the road through Fulcrum's Racing Quattro

wheel set. Fulcrum has loaded the Racing Quattro with technology to make them

very agile, lightweight, and aerodynamic. The Helium is an amazing Road bike

that is perfect for the dedicated weekend warrior or the serious racer. The

Helium is art, really fast, really light, really efficient art.

Ridley is a name that has long been associated with winning teams in the

professional cycling world. All of Ridley's publically available bikes have

been developed using key features born on true world class race bikes.

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Ridley develops their frames from the ground up, from aerodynamic testing, to

making their own molds for the raw carbon frames.

CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN

- Ridley Helium 24-30 Ton High Modulus Unidirectional Carbon Frame

- Shimano Ultegra 11 Speed drivetrain

- 4ZA Cirrus Brakes

- 4ZA Cirrus & Cirrus Pro parts

- Fulcrum Racing 5 Wheels (1645g) - Spokes: Front - 18 Radial,

Rear: 20 - 10L 0R

- Continental Ultra Race Tires

For full Specs see MEC.ca

Internal Cable Routing: Aerodynamic and clean, compatible with mechanical and

electronic shifting

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Oversized Tapered Headtube: Increases front end stiffness, giving greater

steering precision

Ultra-thin Seatstays: Engineered to offer comfort enhancing vertical compliance

and lateral stiffness

Press Fit 30 Bottom Bracket: Advantages to this system is weight savings, a

narrow Q-factor, greater bearing durability, and simple installation.

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CIRRUS: Equally at home training during the week or racing on the weekend, the

Cirrus series utilizes all of the input from our pro athletes but in an

affordable package. We painstakingly choose the best combination of materials

in order to provide the optimal package at a respectable cost. Using

lightweight alloys allows weight savings but also increased strength and

aesthetics.

CIRRUS PRO: Top-level professional grade equipment designed without any

compromise. The Cirrus Pro components are designed and ridden by World

Championship level athletes. We have chosen the top-level materials including

the highest-grade carbon fiber available. All aspects including weight,

strength and aesthetics were taken into account developing this collection.

Fulcrum Racing 5 Wheelset:

The same qualities that have made the RACING 5 such a popular wheelset in the

past combine with new elements to make an affordable but race ready wheel. The

new 20 spoke design in addition to the asymmetric rear rim profile offers

notable performance increases in terms of both increased lateral and torsional

rigidity as well as increased reactivity. The new design allows for more

homogenous spoke tensions and makes for a sturdier, higher performing wheelset

that weighs in at over 100 grams less than its previous version.

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