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RidleyHelium SLX
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Algupära
The Helium name has been Ridley's answer to the climbing market since the 2000s. The SLX designation (Super Light Xtra) arrived as Ridley refined the lay-up with 60T high-modulus Toray fibres and F-Steerer integration. It sits above the Helium in the range, targeting grand-tour mountain stages and weight-conscious enthusiasts who want the brand's WorldTour DNA in a lighter package.
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Tehnilised andmed
- Raam
- 60T-40T-30T HM UD Carbon (Toray), Ultimate Stiffness-to-Weight Lay-Up, F-Steerer integrated head tube; PF30 BB, 68mm; TA 12x142mm; frame ~775–905g by size (size M ~780g unpainted)
- Kahvel
- Helium SLX fork, 60T-40T-30T HM UD Carbon, TA 12x100mm; ~440g
- Jõuülekanne
- Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Ultegra Di2, or SRAM Force AXS 2x12 (build-dependent); Rotor or Shimano crankset
- Pidurid
- Hydraulic flat-mount disc (Disc version); rim brake on older builds
- Rattad
- 700c; Forza Skiron CR38 38mm deep carbon tubeless-ready, 19mm internal width on reviewed builds
- Rehvid
- Vittoria Corsa Pro 700x26c TLR on Force AXS build; max tyre clearance 28mm
- Rooliplokk
- F-Steerer fully integrated cable routing; 27.2mm round seatpost (31.2mm clamp)
- Geomeetria
- Lightweight climbing geometry; 27.2mm seatpost for road compliance; headset Deda HSE IN-4 1-1/8 to 1-1/4
- Kaal
- Frame ~780g (size M); complete bike can drop below 7kg on top builds
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Verdikt
+Tugevused
- Among the lightest carbon road frames in its class; sub-7kg complete builds achievable
- F-Steerer integration adds aero benefit rarely seen on weight-focused bikes
- Versatile builds from Dura-Ace Di2 to Force AXS cover every budget tier
−Nõrkused
- Max 28mm tyre clearance is conservative for modern endurance or mixed-surface riding
- Proprietary cockpit integration limits bar/stem choices and servicing
- PF30 BB can develop creaks over time if not installed and maintained precisely
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Sildid
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