Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices

Today’s Deals

2017 Ridley

Fenix Alloy TIAGRA

An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and shimano tiagra rim brakes.

FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetTiagra
BrakesShimano Tiagra Rim
Where to Buy
Similar Bikes
Top Comparison
Insights
Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Fenix Alloy TIAGRA
Other Endurance bikes
Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Fenix Alloy TIAGRA

39 mph

Similar Bikes

Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

Summary

The Ridley Fenix is celebrated for its versatility, offering a blend of comfort and race-ready performance suitable for endurance riding. Its design accommodates up to 30-mm tires, providing clearance for varied conditions, while maintaining a stiff and efficient ride quality. The bike's competitive pricing and high-quality components make it a standout in its category, though some builds may compromise on wheel quality or comfort for aggressive riding.

Pros
  • Versatile for various riding conditions

  • Stiff and efficient ride

  • Competitive pricing

  • High-quality components

  • Clearance for 30-mm tires

Cons
  • Mavic Ksyrium wheels are a bit off the mark

  • May be too harsh for casual riders

  • Concessions in components due to midrange pricing

Key Quotes
Versatility is the Fenix SL’s greatest strength.
Canadian Cycling Magazine logoCanadian Cycling Magazine
The Fenix SL had certainly delivered on its endurance and comfort claims.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
The Fenix’s stance is unapologetically racy.
Cyclist logoCyclist
It is the sort of bike which encourages you to push your own limits without feeling out of control.
Gran Fondo Magazine logoGran Fondo Magazine
This is a comfort race bike.
VeloNews logoVeloNews

Feedback?

View all reviews

Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Ridley Fenix SLX

Jul 2018 · Vicky

Score one for the Belgium's

Read Review

Canadian Cycling Magazine
Testing the Ridley Fenix SL Disc in Italy's Dolomite Mountains

Jul 2018 · Matthew Pioro

The Ridley Fenix SL Disc provides the benefits of endurance far from cobbles

Read Review

BikeRadar
Ridley Fenix SLX Disc Potenza review

Oct 2017 · Russell Eich

When your endurance riding leans more towards all-around speed, Ridley's Fenix SLX is the answer. Buy if speed and winning the sprint are an important part of your endurance riding

Highs
  • Responsive, unique, fast wheels, Campagnolo spec, pleasing aesthetic

Lows
  • Stiff

  • Hard saddle, bars, and tape

  • Campagnolo spec

Read Review

Gran Fondo Magazine
First Ride Review: Ridley Fenix SLX tested at Granfondo Les 3 Ballons

Jul 2017 · Charles Nicholson

We were invited to ride the gruelling granfondo—Les 3 Ballons, on the all new Ridley Fenix SLX Disc. Here's our review of how it handled 4,000m of ascent

Read Review

Cyclist
Ridley Fenix SLX review

Jun 2017 · Joseph Delves

Ridley adds an X and a pair of discs to its performance-focused Classics-winning chassis

Read Review

Cycling Weekly
Ridley Fenix SL 10

Jun 2016 · Oliver Bridgewood

The Ridley Fenix SL 10 can cope with the Classics and high speed sprint finishes

Highs
  • Comfortable

  • All-round capabilities

  • Competitive price

  • Superb handling

Lows
  • Not the lightest

  • Livery could be sexie

Read Review

VeloNews
Ridley Fenix SL 20

Apr 2016 · Lennard Zinn

The Fenix is only nominally an endurance bike. Sure, it’s designed to help riders get over bumpy roads. But those riders are racers, and those bumps are

Read Review

Velo
First Ride: Ridley Fenix SL

Jun 2015 · Spencer Powlison

Ridley blends improved aerodynamics with better comfort on the latest version of its Fenix frame, which offers versatility and performance

Read Review

Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Fenix A, triple butted hydroformed 6061-T6 aluminium

Fork

Fenix SL, 24T HM Unidirectional carbon

Stem

4ZA Stratos

Handlebar

4ZA Stratos

Saddle

4ZA

Seatpost

4ZA Stratos

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra 10SP

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra

Crank

Shimano Tiagra 50/34

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra

Cassette

Shimano Tiagra, 11-32

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano Tiagra

TypeShimano Tiagra Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Tiagra

Wheels
Rims

4ZA RC30

Tires

Continental Ultrasport Wire 25mm

Rider Notes
Riders Also Viewed

First added March 3

Last updated March 3

Not listed for 3,403 days