About Ridley Helium X Ultegra Road Bike 2018 Silver Black

About the Helium range

The Helium frame is our ultra-gourmet bike. It’s simply at the highest level when it comes to stiffness to weight ratio. We’ve designed it to be as light as possible to tackle the longest, steepest climbs. Yet it is stiff and durable enough to expertly handle the likes of André Greipel putting all his power on it in a sprint. Hence, weight as well as performance is built into this frame as it must satisfy the most demanding of our pro cyclists.

The Helium is not only built for the pros, but is designed for anyone who wants to pull everything out of their bike. It’ll help you to be fast on the climbs to grab those Strava KOM’s, fly on the flats and rolling terrain, and sprint like a pro. It’s also comfy enough to keep you motivated to ride long distances to tackle Gran Fondos.

Compatible with both mechanical and electronic shifting.

About the Helium X

The Helium X frameset shares the same geometry and technology as our SLX model, as well as all the same benefits. The only difference between the two frames is that the X is slightly heavier due to an adjustment in carbon layup grades and ratios. It’s a mixture of 30/24-ton high-modulus carbon fibre. This slight weight difference is offset by its lower price point.

Specifications

Geometry

About Ridley

In 1990, Race Productions NV was founded as a frame and paint shop for the local bicycle shops. In 1997, the Ridley Bikes brand was founded. In the early beginnings, Ridley bikes were only distributed on the local market. In a few years time, the company became market leader on the Belgian market for race bikes. In 2001, Ridley Bikes started their own branded component line called 4ZA (pronounced forza).

The company structure was reorganized in 2002 to prepare the launch on the international market. Ridley HQ doubled in size from 2.500m² to 5.000m². By delivering race bikes to strategic countries in Europe, Ridley Bikes realized an international breakthrough in 2004. Thereafter, Ridley Bikes started to deliver race bikes worldwide. In Europe, the company provides its customers with a door-to-door service, the intercontinental markets are serviced through a distributor. In 2008, a second production site in Moldova was founded. 2010 was the year of the Ridley move. Ridley Bikes moved to their brand new HQ of 12.000m² in Paal-Beringen.