My new 2009 RIDLEY Crosswind. I will get some pics with a real camera next week or this weekend (this is from the cell). I did manage to do some fun things with white paint - which I will post detailed pics later. When my new handlebars come in, I might get those powder coated white too. Along with the stem, other headset hardware and seatpost clamp. I think it will look pretty sweet. I also did some creative things with covering some of the cables with white heat shrink.
First short ride impressions, it's definitely quicker, but man it's tall. it's a 50cm and my other bikes are 52. I was super surprised about the amount of seatpost sticking out. Not much. It's faster in hard turns, faster to accelerate out of turns and feels more like my road bike but more stable in the grass.
I had to get an oversized seatpost, but at least I don't have to worry about it breaking. With these 'training' wheels, it weighs in at a scant 17.8 pounds or so. I think with the SL's it will be high 16/17 pounds foh show.
ck out the more recent - better quality pics Here.
2 comments:
I am looking at getting this bike. How tall are you? I am a 5'5 female with a 30in inseam and want to make sure I get the right size. Thanks! Quick opinion, what do you think of the scott cyclocross comp? I am new to cyclo and am in search of my first rig and don't want to break the bank but I also don't want something I will grow out of quickly. keep blogging, it's very helpful!
Sorry for the late Answer:
I am 5'7", the 50 cm Ridley fits like a 52cm road bike frame. The stand-over on most Ridley cross frames is very tall, but the top tube measurement is almost spot on, to most 52cm road frames.
I don't have an answer about the Scott frames, I have never ridden them, but I understand their carbon frames are quite nice, light, fast and stiff.
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