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2018 Ridley

Fenix A Disc Sora

An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and avid mechanical disc brakes.

FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetSora
BrakesAvid Mechanical Disc
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Fenix A Disc Sora
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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 A Disc Sora

39 mph

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Reviews

Summary

The Ridley Fenix is praised for its balanced performance as an endurance bike, offering a comfortable yet race-oriented ride. Its geometry and carbon layup provide good power transfer and vibration absorption, making it suitable for both climbs and descents. However, some reviews note a firm ride quality and components that may not meet all riders' expectations.

Pros
  • Comfortable yet race-oriented geometry

  • Good power transfer and road vibration absorption

  • Precise handling and direct response

  • Shimano Ultegra groupset praised for smooth shifting and braking

  • Versatile for both climbs and descents

Cons
  • Firm ride quality may not suit all

  • Some component choices limit off-the-peg potential

  • Price is on the higher side for some builds

Key Quotes
"The all-around Ridley Fenix SL Disc was perfect for our trip."
Canadian Cycling Magazine logoCanadian Cycling Magazine
"Comfort might not be its leading feature, but on most roads it covers ground quickly."
Cyclist logoCyclist
"If you can live with the quirky spec, and are ready to switch wheels, the Fenix C has great fast endurance potential, but off the peg it’s more limited."
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Ridley Fenix SLX

Jul 2018 · Vicky

Score one for the Belgium's

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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

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Cyclist
Ridley Fenix SL Disc Ultegra Di2 review

Apr 2018 · Matthew Page

Fast and good fun to ride, though not the most comfortable

Highs
  • Precise

  • Direct geometry

  • Decent Ultegra groupset

  • Spritely going uphill

Lows
  • Firm saddle

  • Unforgiving ride on bumpy surfaces

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Fenix A Disc, Triple Butted Hydroformed 6061-T6 Aluminium

Fork

Fenix A Disc, Carbon Fork, Alloy Steerer

Stem

Forza Stratos

Handlebar

Forza Stratos

Saddle

Forza Stratos

Seatpost

Forza Stratos

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora

Crank

Shimano Sora 50/34

Shifters

Shimano Sora

Cassette

Shimano 105 11/32

Chain

KMC x11

Brakes

Avid BBR7

TypeAvid Mechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

Forza XCD

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro

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