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Helium X ULTEGRA
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Rim |
Summary
The Ridley Helium is celebrated for its lightweight frame, precise handling, and impressive comfort, making it a standout in the race category. While it excels in performance and aesthetics, some reviews note the need for wheel upgrades to match its high-end nature. Its combination of stiffness, efficiency, and ride quality positions it as a top contender among its peers.
Lightweight frame with improved stiffness
Precise handling and stable cornering
Comfortable ride quality across various surfaces
Understated yet standout aesthetic
Efficient power transfer and quick accelerations
Lower-spec wheels that may require upgrading
Saddle discomfort on longer rides for some users
Higher front-end position may not suit all riders
There is no one standout feature that elevates it above its peers. It’s not the lightest, nor the most aerodynamic, nor the most comfortable, nor the most hi-tech bike on the market, but it has a combination of qualities that blend together to make it greater than the sum of its parts.
CyclistAdam Hansen said in no uncertain terms, the Helium SLX is the best bike he has ever ridden
BikeRadarThe Helium SLX is more than the sum of its parts, and while the wheels are an obvious blight on its scorecard, they can't mask what is a beautifully handling bike.
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May 2018 · Warren Rossiter
Sublime ride quality hampered by mediocre spec. Buy if you want a classic race frame and are prepared to upgrade significantly down the line
The Helium X has all the handling chops and smoothness I’d ever want
It’s just too pricey for the equipment levels
Nov 2017 · Jack Elton-Walters
A fantastic bike, that gets near to perfect with a wheelset to match the rest of the build
Greater than the sum of its parts making it one of the best bikes I've ridden
Buyers should budget for an immediate wheel upgrade to get the best from what is already a very good bike
Sep 2017 · Troy Templin
Belgian blue blood, we take a look at the Helium update
May 2017 · David Arthur @davearthur
Light, fast and great handling race bike but let down by the wheels
Dec 2014 · Cycle Sport
The Belgian bike brand brings its retro graphics and colour schemes to the mass market with the Helium race bike: a machine with pro peloton looks, but without the premium price tag
It looks like a pro bike, but doesn't cost as much as one
Stiff frame allows good power transfer
Heavier than the team version, but not by much
Sep 2014 · Mike Yozell
The Ridley Helium SL is all about Belgium—and your own favorite roads
Jun 2014 · Andre Cheuk
Ridley Helium is the right bike for long, hard days in the saddle.
| Frame | Helium X, 30T-24T HM unidirectionnal carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Helium X, 30T-24T HM unidirectionnal carbon |
| Stem | 4ZA Cirrus |
| Handlebar | 4ZA Cirrus |
| Saddle | 4ZA Cirrus Pro, Cr/Ti rails |
| Seatpost | 4ZA Cirrus 27,2 x 350 Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra 52/36 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-28 |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | Fulcrum Racing 5 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental Ultrasport Folding 25mm |
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Last updated March 3
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