No other company can lay claim to a cyclocross pedigree like Ridley. This Belgian company lives for the sport and its bikes reflect its unique approach to cyclocross, and the Ridley X-Night SL Ultegra is no exception.
Despite the full carbon frame, tubeless-ready wheels and tires and hydraulic disc brakes, Ridley still relies on its traditional high and tight frame geometry.
True to form
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There are some idiosyncrasies that accompany Ridley’s traditional frame geometry that make the X-Night SL a bike that riders will either embrace or shun.
It all starts with the high bottom bracket. There’s just 62mm of drop on our size 52cm tester, as opposed to 68-70mm that is standard on many modern ’cross bikes. Across all frame sizes the high bottom bracket props up a seat tube that is taller than the top tube is long. When combined with a compact top tube and steep head angle, this fit positions the rider “on” rather than “in” the bike.
Not quite up to speed
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