If you're looking for a bike that'll let you plod along from A to B move along, the Ridley Dean RS (2012) won't be what you're looking for. If, however, you're in the market for a triathlon bike that will help you train for those all important races and leave your competitors staring at your wheels, then you should give the Ridley Dean RS some serious consideration.
Any triathlon bike worth its salt being released in 2012 will tout itself as being aerodynamic, but the Ridley Dean RS talks the talk. As well as internally routed cables the front brake is behind the fork, what the makers call 'aero positioned', to minimise any drag. This ensures that the effort you put into pedalling is rewarded with real gains, not used to combat unnecessary air resistance.
As you'd expect then, the Ridley Dean RS gains and maintains speed very quickly. In fact, the 2012 model is especially good over the long distances demanded by triathlons, in part thanks to how comfortable a ride it is. With a height adjustable seat bar and spacers between the stem and head tube, the bike, which comes in five sizes anyway, can be fine-tuned so that you concentrate on the road ahead of you, not the pain in your buttocks.
The way it handles hills is also something to behold. The Ridley Dean RS is fast anyway, but the way it can power uphill makes this model especially attractive if you're a fan of hilly terrain. Coming down is even better, as you are able to reach dizzying speeds while keeping safe and secure thanks to fantastic handling and stability from the core of the frame.
When 2012 is said and done only a few bikes will be remembered. The Ridley Dean RS is more than likely to be one of them. Of course, the only true way to experience the joy of a Ridley Dean RS is to jump on one. If you manage it, you'll find that the 2,850 asking price is more than reasonable.
Any triathlon bike worth its salt being released in 2012 will tout itself as being aerodynamic, but the Ridley Dean RS talks the talk. As well as internally routed cables the front brake is behind the fork, what the makers call 'aero positioned', to minimise any drag. This ensures that the effort you put into pedalling is rewarded with real gains, not used to combat unnecessary air resistance.
As you'd expect then, the Ridley Dean RS gains and maintains speed very quickly. In fact, the 2012 model is especially good over the long distances demanded by triathlons, in part thanks to how comfortable a ride it is. With a height adjustable seat bar and spacers between the stem and head tube, the bike, which comes in five sizes anyway, can be fine-tuned so that you concentrate on the road ahead of you, not the pain in your buttocks.
The way it handles hills is also something to behold. The Ridley Dean RS is fast anyway, but the way it can power uphill makes this model especially attractive if you're a fan of hilly terrain. Coming down is even better, as you are able to reach dizzying speeds while keeping safe and secure thanks to fantastic handling and stability from the core of the frame.
When 2012 is said and done only a few bikes will be remembered. The Ridley Dean RS is more than likely to be one of them. Of course, the only true way to experience the joy of a Ridley Dean RS is to jump on one. If you manage it, you'll find that the 2,850 asking price is more than reasonable.
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