Ridley gravel bike - multifunctional bikes in a class of their own

With the Ridley gravel bike, you have a maximum range of uses. There is hardly a bike that can be used in so many different ways as a gravel bike. On paved roads, you can almost reach the speeds of a racing bike, and even on forest roads, gravel tracks, or poorly maintained back roads, the bike offers sufficient stability and allows for a comfortable ride. This versatility also means that you can explore the surroundings on your doorstep anew every time, always choosing new routes that were previously completely unknown. You can either use one of the many cycle paths or simply let yourself be guided by the course of the path. Who knows what positive surprises await you if you just let yourself drift. The Ridley gravel bikes can be selected with either a carbon or aluminium frame. Among the new products are the Ridley Kanzo Fast, Ridley Kanzo Adventure, Ridley Kanzo Speed, and the Ridley Kanzo-E Fazua e-bike. A variety of uses are available, either as a road bike or cyclocross replacement, as well as for bikepacking, trekking, or for everyday use, for example on the way to work or shopping. With Kanzo bikes, you have almost limitless tours at your disposal, where speed, stability, and comfort are paramount. The Ridley gravel bikes are designed in Belgium, then manufactured in Taiwan or China, and the final painting is done in the home country. Gravel bikes have a lot of tyre clearance, so you can fit wide tyres if you want more traction control. The narrower tyres are better suited to asphalt surfaces because they roll better. With the right gravel bike, you almost don't need a second bike anymore, because you almost can't find a better all-rounder. They can be used all year round and are not easily stopped by challenging terrain. For budget-conscious riders, you can find excellent options in the range of gravel bikes under $500, gravel bikes under $1,000, gravel bikes under $2,000, and gravel bikes under $3,000. If you are looking specifically for women's options, check out our selection of women's gravel bikes.

The Kanzo Fast impresses with its NACA profile with high stiffness at the bottom bracket and the performance of the Ridley Noah Fast road bike, including the aero characteristics, has been transferred to the Kanzo Fast. Once again, they spent their nights figuring out how best to combine the experience of both bikes and then tested it in the wind tunnel. They also tested it extensively in nature to make sure it was optimized down to the smallest detail. With this aerodynamic masterpiece, you are guaranteed to cut a fine figure at every cycling event, and who knows when the first podium place will be in sight. The bike is designed in such a way that the power from the legs reaches the pedals immediately, giving you a head start right from the start.

With the Kanzo Adventure, such as the Ridley Kanzo A, Kanzo Adventure 1.0, or the new Kanzo Adventure (new), the name says it all, and adventurous trips are guaranteed. The geometry of the bike has been designed so that even longer off-road tours are associated with maximum comfort while maintaining stability. It is extremely manoeuvrable and can be manoeuvred flawlessly through winding trails. The Adventure is equipped with plenty of frame eyelets, allowing you to attach an additional bottle cage or bags for the next bikepacking tour. Thanks to the extra storage space, you have everything you need with you, even on tours lasting several days, whether it's a change of clothes, tools, maps, or whatever your biker's heart desires.

The Kanzo Speed is a perfect mix that can be used both as a road bike and as the best possible equipped gravel bike. With the Kanzo Speed, you have created the perfect all-road bike that also has no need to hide in road racing. Sufficient tyre clearance ensures that there is also enough grip when going off the beaten track. The best thing to do is to just let yourself drift along while riding, in order to enjoy the riding pleasure to the full. The Speed also has several mounting points where you can attach bags, bottle cages, panniers, etc., depending on where you want to go. Whether it's a day trip or bikepacking, the Kanzo Speed is the right choice for you.

The Kanzo-E Fazua is the electronic version of the Ridley gravel bikes, which quickly brings you back to the desired speed, even on more demanding stretches where a lot of braking is required. This is ensured by the powerful motor in combination with the Fazua-Evation system, which in turn convinces with its lightness. You sit extremely securely in the saddle and can enjoy the landscape even more thanks to the comfortable geometry.

The gravel bikes are available from frame size XXS to XL, which varies depending on the model, and with the configurator, you can also put together the bike of your choice. There, you can choose not only between different components but also between different colour variants. This gives you the opportunity to perfectly match the bike to your needs.

The Ridley bikes are also available as road bikes, cyclocross bikes, mountain bikes, triathlon bikes, and other e-bikes.

A flexible choice of excellent components

When it comes to choosing components, customers are offered a range of products from market-leading manufacturers, which they can then select according to their preferences.

Derailleur groups & brakes

Campagnolo, SRAM, and Shimano are available for the selection of shift groups, which include the rear derailleur, front derailleur, as well as the shift lever. For example, the Shimano GRX, Campagnolo Ekar, Shimano GRX Di2, or the SRAM Rival are used, and those who want to can also opt for the high-quality SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS, which stands for precise electronic shifting. As for the brakes, the more efficient disc brakes have been used for a long time. Disc brakes are not only getting better from year to year but also gradually reduce their weight, which was long a reason to stick with the less efficient rim brakes, which perform worse in the wet or even on muddy surfaces.

Damper

The vibration-damping seatpost serves as a shock absorber, and if you want, you can also choose a gravel suspension fork, which allows you to do more daring tours without needing an MTB.

Saddle / seatpost & handlebar / wheels

Selle Italia products are used for the saddle, among others, and the damping Forza Aero is used for the seatpost. Together with the handlebars and stem, both of which are also often made by Forza, all these components ensure the optimal posture of the rider. Especially on long rides, this is extremely important, not only to avoid back pain but also to transfer maximum power from the legs to the pedals while maintaining stability and control.

For the wheels, the quality of Fulcrum Racing is used, which has enjoyed an excellent reputation in the cycling scene for years, and for the tyres, products from the equally well-known manufacturer Vittoria from Italy are used, such as the Vittoria Terreno Dry TLR or the Vittoria Mezcal TNT. Tubeless Ready rims from Forza are also used, such as the Forza Norte Gravel DB in combination with the Shimano-Campagnolo XDR hub.

Additional equipment

If you want, you can also add mudguards to your shopping basket, or luggage racks, water bottles, and the right clothing. The last thing you want is not to have everything together before the big tour, no matter how insignificant it may seem at the beginning.

Which bike to choose if the Ridley Kanzo gravel bike is not for me?

If there are any doubts about choosing a gravel bike, there are a number of other divisions in the Ridley range. In the road bike segment of the 2022 novelties, you will find the Noah, Helium, and Fenix models, while in the cyclocross bikes you will find the X-Night and X-Ride variants. For those who prefer to ride in the mountains, the mountain bikes are the better solution, with the Ignite or Sablo series, and for those who are enthusiastic about triathlon, Ridley also has the Dean models on offer. In addition to the Kanzo electric bikes, they also have the Res e-bikes if you prefer a motorized drive as support. No matter which bike you ultimately choose, it is always important to consider the delivery time. For this reason, and also to find a possible bargain, second-hand bikes are the best option.