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Fenix SL Ultegra
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Rim |
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.
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
Firm ride quality may not suit all
Some component choices limit off-the-peg potential
Price is on the higher side for some builds
"The all-around Ridley Fenix SL Disc was perfect for our trip."
Canadian Cycling Magazine"Comfort might not be its leading feature, but on most roads it covers ground quickly."
Cyclist"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."
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Jul 2018 · Matthew Pioro
The Ridley Fenix SL Disc provides the benefits of endurance far from cobbles
Apr 2018 · Matthew Page
Fast and good fun to ride, though not the most comfortable
Precise
Direct geometry
Decent Ultegra groupset
Spritely going uphill
Firm saddle
Unforgiving ride on bumpy surfaces
Sep 2017 · Warren Rossiter
A decidedly Belgian take on an endurance machine. Buy if you want a tough bike built for fast thrills
Rock solid chassis that rewards with pace
Not traditionally smooth and comfortable
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
Jun 2016 · Oliver Bridgewood
The Ridley Fenix SL 10 can cope with the Classics and high speed sprint finishes
Comfortable
All-round capabilities
Competitive price
Superb handling
Not the lightest
Livery could be sexie
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
Jul 2015 · R BA
Belgian endurance carbon for all prices
Jun 2015 · Spencer Powlison
Ridley blends improved aerodynamics with better comfort on the latest version of its Fenix frame, which offers versatility and performance
| Frame | Fenix SL, 30T-24T HM UD Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fenix SL, 30T-24T HM UD Carbon |
| Stem | Forza Stratos |
| Handlebar | Forza Cirrus E2 |
| Saddle | Forza Cirrus Pro |
| Seatpost | Forza Cirrus Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Rotor 3D30 52/36 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 11/28 |
| Chain | KMC x11 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Rims | Forza RC23 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Rubino Pro |
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Last updated June 28
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