MSRP | $2,299 | $2,500 | |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Race | Endurance | Aero |
Weight | 19.9 lbs | ||
| Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Clearance | 28c | ||
Brakes | Rim | Rim | Rim |
Groupset | Ultegra, Rotor | 105 | 105, Praxis |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 |
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Summary | The Ridley Helium SLX Ultegra, Trek Domane SL 5, and Specialized Venge Elite are all carbon frame road bikes with rim brakes. The Helium SLX Ultegra has better components. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Helium SLX, 60T-40T-30T HM UD Carbon | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Front & Rear IsoSpeed, tapered head tube, BB90, direct mount rim brakes, internal cable routing, hidden fender mounts, 3S chain keeper, DuoTrap S compatible, Ride Tuned seatmast | Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, aero-shaped tubing, compact race design, tapered 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" head tube, internal cable routing, carbon OSBB |
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Fork | Helium SLX, 60T-40T-30T HM UD Carbon | Domane carbon, carbon tapered steerer, direct mount rim brakes | Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque |
Bottom Bracket | BB90 | Included w/ crankset | |
Headset | Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom | ||
Stem | Forza Cirrus | Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, w/computer & light mounts | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
Handlebar | Forza Cirrus | Bontrager Comp VR-C, 31.8mm | S-Works Aerofly |
Saddle | Forza Cirrus Pro | Bontrager Arvada Comp, steel rails | Power Comp, 143mm, nylon base, synthetic leather, hollow Cr-Mo rails |
Seatpost | Forza Cirrus | Bontrager Ride Tuned seatmast cap, 10mm offset | Specialized Venge Aero seatpost, FACT carbon |
Pedals | Not included | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors | |
Grips | Bontrager tape |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105, long cage, 11-speed |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105, braze-on | Shimano 105 Ez, braze-on |
Crank | Rotor 3D30 52/36 | Shimano 105, 50/34 (compact) | Praxis Zayante, BB30, 7075-T6 alloy 52/36T |
Shifters | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105, 11 speed | Shimano 105 |
Cassette | Shimano 105 11/28 | Shimano 105 11-34, 11 speed | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t |
Chain | KMC x11 | Shimano 105 | KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
Brakes | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 direct mount | Front: Shimano 105, Rear: Shimano 105 |
Rims | Fulcrum Racing 5 | Bontrager Affinity Tubeless Ready | Front: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 20h, Rear: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h |
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Front Hub | Alloy | ||
Rear Hub | Alloy | ||
Tires | Vittoria Rubino Pro | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, 700x28c | Front: S-Works Turbo, 220 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm |