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2018 Ridley

Noah Ultegra

A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
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FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesShimano Ultegra Rim
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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

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41 mph

Noah Ultegra

40 mph

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Summary

The Ridley Noah is a high-performance aero road bike designed for competition, featuring aerodynamic tube shapes and aggressive geometry for racing. It excels on flat terrain with stable handling and efficient power transfer, though it may lag slightly on climbs. The bike offers a balance of speed, stiffness, and some comfort features like adjustable handlebar height and the ability to fit 28mm tires.

Pros
  • Fast aero bike designed for competition

  • Excellent power transfer

  • Stable handling at speed

  • Aggressive geometry for racing

  • Clean front end with internal cable routing

Cons
  • Expensive

  • A little less compliant than best in class aero bikes

  • Can lag a bit on climbs

  • Aggressive ride position may not suit all riders

Key Quotes
It is in our brand identity, our DNA, to make fast aero bikes, fast competition bikes.
Canadian Cycling Magazine logoCanadian Cycling Magazine
The Ridley Noah Fast Disc is a first rate aero machine, with Ridley using its aerodynamic expertise and its own wind tunnel to really hone the bike’s aero features and high speed stability.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
Overall this bike is trying to get to the magic formula of not just an aero or lightweight or endurance bike, but a great combination of all aspects.
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Cyclist
Ridley Noah Fast Disc review

Feb 2019 · Jack Elton-Walters

A wind tunnel tested speed machine that'd benefit from a greater balance of climbing ability and comfort to complement its aero credentials

Highs
  • Lives up to its ‘Fast’ name on the flat

  • Handles well

  • Looks good

Lows
  • Can lag a bit on climbs

  • Pricy compared to market rivals

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Cycling Weekly
Ridley Noah Fast Disc Ultegra Di2

Dec 2018 · Paul Norman

Ridley has used its on-site windtunnel to develop new, faster tube profiles and improve the overall aerodynamics of the new Noah Fast, while saving 250g frame weight over its predecessor. The result is a bike that’s not only eye-catching but, as its name says, fast. It’s earned its place on our Editor’s Choice selection of […]

Highs
  • State of the art aero road frameset

  • Good gear range

  • Clean front end looks

  • Excellent power transfer

  • Stable handling at speed

Lows
  • Expensive

  • A little less compliant than best in class aero bikes

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Ridley Noah SL Ultegra Di2 review

Jan 2018 · Matthew Pioro

An aerodynamic road bike ready for anything

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BikeRadar
Ridley Noah SL Disc Ultegra Di2 review

May 2017 · Warren Rossiter

The Noah SL Disc is stiff, fast and aggressive with decent brakes, but it’s no featherweight. Buy if you want to combine unbridled lowland speed with superior braking performance

Highs
  • Acceleration, power transfer, wheels

Lows
  • A little heavier than expected

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VeloNews
Ridley Noah SL Disc Ultegra Di2

May 2017 · William Tracy

Last year, we called the non-disc brake Noah SL “unapologetically stiff,” and named it the choice bike for sprinters. This year, Ridley’s Noah SL Disc

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Velo
Ridley Noah SL 40

May 2016 · VeloNews.com

Sprinters, you’ll love this bike because it’s unapologetically stiff. Everyone else, remember what we said about stiffness? The Noah sacrifices just about

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Road Bike Action
BIKE TEST: Ridley Noah SL 15

Oct 2015 · R BA

An aero-road bike from breezy Belgium

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Bicycling
The Ridley Noah SL30 Hides from the Wind

Jul 2015 · Greg Kaplan

This Belgian rocketship uses WorldTour level tech to help you slip through the air

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Noah, 30T-24T HM UD Carbon, In-Mould F-Surface Technology

Fork

Noah Aero 30T-24T Full Carbon

Stem

Forza Stratos

Handlebar

Forza Stratos

Saddle

Forza Cirrus Pro

Seatpost

Noah SL Aero Carbon Seat Post

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Crank

Rotor 3D30 Aero 52/36

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra

Cassette

Shimano 105 11/28

Chain

KMC x11

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra

TypeShimano Ultegra Rim

Wheels
Rims

Forza AC45 alloy-carbon

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro

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