RIDLEY FENIX SLIC ROAD BIKE

Ridley is a Belgian bicycle manufacturer mostly known as the supplier for Lotto-Destiny amongst others. Ridley can be found worldwide and thanks to the Ridley Configurator they make it possible to customize bikes. Several design and a wide range of colours whilst customizing is what makes Ridley so unique.

The Fenix SLiC is the result of 3 generations of endurance bikes evolving. In search of the perfect bike to cross cobblestones, Ridley came up with an agressive yet comfortable bike.

This bike combines aerodynamics with comfort and power. The fully integrated cables provide a sleek look. The lowered swingarm and curved top tube provide comfort, whilst the diamantshaped lower tube and wide head tube provide rigidity and responsiveness.

Shimano R8170 Ultegra DI2 12-Speed

Shimano R8170 Ultegra DI2 is an electric groupset, meaning when you shift, it won’t go through a cable, but through Bluetooth from shifters to the derailleurs. This makes sure that shifting goes even smoother than before. This also means you will have less maintenance. You can configure the shifting in the app.

This groupset offers the same performances as the Dure-Ace DI2 12 groupset, but at a more affordable price. This is because of the different material that was used. The Ultegra groupset has heavier materials, making the groupset a bit heavier, but it still keeps a great shift performance. The 12 gears offer a wide range of proportions to find the correct gear for the correct trail.

The shifters were ergonomically designed and are comfortable to handle. The shift paddles are easy to handle and thanks to the different structure, they are easy to tell apart. The shifters are provided with button cell battery with a life expectancy of 1.5 years.

The derailleurs are connected together through a battery. The Junction Box, which was located in the frame or handlebar before, is now integrated in the rear derailleur, as is the charging point. This means you will need less cables. The shifting is easier thanks to the Hyperglide+ technology.

The hydraulic disc brakes also received an update. The brake callipers offer 10% more space between the brake pads and the brake discs, which causes less wear on the brakes. The heat regulation also got an update to make sure that the heating up is limited during long descents. The ventilation runs through the brake callipers.

So generally speaking, we can say that the Shimano Ultegra DI2 brings joy to your ride. You’ll be able to focus on performance and carefree shifting, thanks to this groupset.