Description
Manufactured from high quality, triple-butted hydroformed aluminum, it's your gateway to cyclocross, mud and other obstacles. Fitted with Avid BB7 disc brakes for well-modulated stopping power, the X-Bow delivers an uncomplicated, bike for road riding, speeding over grass tracks and navigating off-road challenges. Burly Grifo tires give you solid traction and keep you grounded on sketchy corners. The saddle, stem, and seat post are provided by Ridley's in-house component team to keep the performance exceptional and the price point accessible. Cross-specific geometry puts an emphasis on handling and control. The bottom bracket has a shorter drop for pedal clearance when your tires and rims are buried, and a flat top tube for easier shouldering. Road oriented gearing makes it a great option for road riders interested in giving the CX world a try.
- Triple-butted hydroformed 7005 series T6 aluminum frame.
- Oversized headtube offers increased surface area adds rigidity and dissipates vibration.
- Flat sections on seatstays add comfort, dissipate force and absorb road vibrations.
- Top-routed cables make for "cable free grip" and easier handling through the obstacles.
- 4ZA CX wheels have Shimano hubs and spokes, and ALEX XC23 cross rims.
- Shimano components and Tiagra cassette deliver quality, reliability and efficient power transfer from rider to road.
- Avid BB7 brakes have outstanding lever feel, catch instantly, and boast easily controlled modulation.
- Equipped with fenders and compatible with a rear carrier to transition the bike into a winter commuter.
- Compatible with mechanical groupsets only.
- This model is not equipped with pedals.
- Bikes are covered by MEC's Rocksolid Guarantee and Bike Service Agreement. You can bring your bike to any MEC Bike Shop for free adjustments and minor maintenance for a year after purchase.
- Ridley was born in Flanders, Belgium, a region infamous for harsh cycling conditions. Against this backdrop Ridley engineers, tests, and refines their frame construction, race technology, tube profiles, and their own branded component line, 4ZA.
Tech specs
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Tech specs
Ideal for |
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Frame | Ridley X-Bow 7005 aluminum |
Fork | Carbon |
Stem | 4ZA 31.8mm |
Seatpost | 4ZA |
Headset | FSA Orbit |
Handlebars | 4ZA 31.8mm |
Grips/tape | 4ZA |
Brakes
Mechanical disc brakes are more powerful than rim brakes, but less powerful than hydraulic brakes. |
Avid BB7 (mechanical disc) |
Brake levers | Shimano Tiagra |
Shifters | Shimano Tiagra |
Derailleur (front) | Shimano Tiagra |
Derailleur (rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
Crank + rings | Shimano Tiagra 50-34T |
Bottom bracket | BSA |
Pedals | Sold separately |
Hub (front) | Fulcrum Racing Sport DB CX |
Hub (rear)
The hub affects a bike’s rolling efficiency. Internally geared hubs require significantly less maintenance. |
Fulcrum Racing Sport DB CX |
Cassette
Cassettes with a smaller range allow you to go faster; a bigger range makes climbing hills easier. |
Shimano Tiagra 10-speed 12-28T |
Chain | Shimano Tiagra CN-4601 |
Spokes | Stainless |
Rims | Fulcrum Racing Sport DB CX |
Tires | Challenge Grifo 700 x 32 |
Saddle | 4ZA |
Made in | Taiwan |