Ridley Liz CR50 Road Bicycle - Women's
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Description
A full-blown carbon race bike with endurance bike tendencies. Featuring feather-weight carbon fibre, the Liz combines a unique diamond-shape frame with intentional flex areas to make it responsive under power and forgiving on rough terrain. While performance is at the forefront, Ridley worked with professional female riders to produce a unique women's frame. The slightly curved toptube helps lower standover height and shorten the reach, allowing a confident position for aggressively railing crits or cruising fondos. Mavic's go-to Aksium wheels are an all-around option or trainer wheel. The low spoke count cuts wind surprisingly well for a low-profile tire, and they're no slouch on climbs. Equiped with Shimano's excellent 11-speed 105 groupset and a host of proven 4ZA aluminum components, this whip goes to the next level of sweet.
- Unidirectional carbon fibre frame blends 30 and 24 ton high modulus carbon for a frame that balances strength with lightness.
- Curved top tube allows for a lower standover height, and negates the need for short and twitchy stems.
- Tapered, reinforced headtube shaves grams, aids aggressive handling and provides excellent impact protection.
- Flattened chainstays provide shock absorption for a comfortable, buzz-free ride.
- Shimano Pressfit BB aids power transfer without adding weight.
- Full carbon fork provides excellent shock absorption and an aerodynamic profile.
- Internal routing aids aerodynamics while keeping cables silky smooth.
- Mavic Aksium wheelset with 23mm Continental Ultra Sport tires.
- Shimano 11-speed 105 groupset represents stellar value.
- Compact Shimano crankset is at home climbing or sprinting.
- Shimano BR-R561 brakes offer a smooth throw and plenty of power.
- 4ZA seat, seatpost, stem and other components are race ready and durable.
- 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 | Performance and race road cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | Ridley Liz HM carbon |
| Fork | Liz HM carbon |
| Stem | 4ZA 31.8mm |
| Seatpost | 4ZA |
| Headset | FSA NO. 42-ACB |
| Handlebars | 4ZA 31.8mm |
| Grips/tape | 4ZA Cork |
|
Brakes
Mechanical disc brakes are more powerful than rim brakes, but less powerful than hydraulic brakes. |
Shimano BR-R561 (caliper rim) |
| Brake levers | Shimano 105 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Crank + rings | Shimano FC RS500 50-34T |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano PF30 with BSA adaptor |
| Pedals | Sold separately |
|
Cassette
Cassettes with a smaller range allow you to go faster; a bigger range makes climbing hills easier. |
Shimano 105 11-speed 11-32T |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Tires | Continental Ultra Sport 700 x 23 |
| Wheel | Mavic Aksium Elite |
| Saddle | 4ZA |
| Made in | Taiwan |
| XXS | XS | S | M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider height Rider height | ‹ 160cm | 160-165cm | 166-172cm | 172-178cm |
| Seat tube: centre to centre (A) Seat tube: centre to centre (A) | 410 mm | 430 mm | 450 mm | 480 mm |
| Seat tube: centre to top (B) Seat tube: centre to top (B) | 450 mm | 470 mm | 490 mm | 520 mm |
| Top tube horizontal (C) Top tube horizontal (C) | 500 mm | 505 mm | 515 mm | 530 mm |
| Head tube length (E) Head tube length (E) | 110 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 155 mm |
| Seat tube angle (F) Seat tube angle (F) | 75.5 º | 75 º | 75 º | 74.5 º |
| Head tube angle (G) Head tube angle (G) | 70.5 º | 70 º | 71 º | 72 º |
| Chain stay (H) Chain stay (H) | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm |
| Wheelbase (I) Wheelbase (I) | 975 mm | 978 mm | 982 mm | 975 mm |
|
Standover (J)
Standover (J)
Distance from the ground surface to the top of the top tube. Measured at the mid-point of the top tube, or where the rider would be standing when straddling the bike. This measurement should be 2-3cm shorter than your inseam. |
712 mm | 725 mm | 740 mm | 762 mm |
| Bottom bracket drop (K) Bottom bracket drop (K) | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Stack height (M) Stack height (M) | 485 mm | 492 mm | 500 mm | 522 mm |
| Reach (N) Reach (N) | 365 mm | 370 mm | 375 mm | 380 mm |
| Bar width Bar width | 38 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 42 mm |
| Stem length Stem length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Crank length Crank length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 172.5 mm |
How to measure
- Standover (J)
- Distance from the ground surface to the top of the top tube. Measured at the mid-point of the top tube, or where the rider would be standing when straddling the bike. This measurement should be 2-3cm shorter than your inseam.