Ridley Noah Fast Ultegra Disc Fulcrum Wheelset Road Bike - 2019
New Technology…
F-Steerer
Ridley’s new F-Steerer, with half-moon curvature, ingeniously allows for fully internal cabling. Cables run straight from handlebar, through stem and directly inside the steerer tube where they have room to move freely as bar is turned from left to right. Not only does this decrease air friction from cable drag, but it gives your bike a very clean look. In addition, by adjusting the cross-section of the steerer, Ridley were able to increase its lateral stiffness, which comes in handy when sprinting. Compatible with Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM.
Ridley Carbon
Ridley use only the best quality carbon available, sourced from Toray. They are the world’s leading carbon manufacturer, supplying mainly to the aerospace industry. The grades of high-modulus carbon Ridley use vary from the most pliable 24-ton, which gives the frame flex and comfort, to 60-ton which is the stiffest option.
F-Surface Plus
F-Surface Plus technology was created so you can convert the same watts into higher speeds. This technology is incorporated into Ridley’s Noah and Dean models. It is the application of a textured surface (similar to grooves in a golf ball) in strategic locations for decreased wind drag. What these grooves do is create a tiny turbulence which causes the main flow of air to better follow the shape of the tube. With a smooth air travel around the frame, you’ll expertly cut through wind. The stronger the wind, the more you will feel this technology working for you.
F-Tubing
F-Tubing is Ridley’s droplet-shaped tubing which significantly minimises wind drag. By shaping the tubes in such a way, airflow easily follows along the tubing. To further minimise tubing weight, hence increase speed per watt, Ridley blunt-cut the droplet shape just at the point where the airflow leaves the tubing. What this translates into is a drag differential of -4.03% at 50 km/h.
We went to Ridley HQ to find out more about the development of the Noah Fast, read the Blog here.
Frameset
- Frame: Noah Fast Disc, 60T-40T-30T High Modulus Unidirectional Carbon, In-Mould F-Surface Technology, TA 12x142mm
- Fork: Noah Fast Disc, 60T-40T-30T High Modulus Unidirectional Carbon, In-Mould F-Surface Technology, TA 12x100mm
- Wheels: Fulcrum Racing 400 DB – 700c
- Tyres: Vittoria Rubino Pro – 700 x 25mm
- Gear/Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra R8020 – 11 Speed
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra R8000
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra R8000 – 11 Speed
- Chainset: Rotor Flow - 36/52T
- Cassette: Shimano Ultegra R8000 - 11/30T
- Chain: KMC - 11 Speed
- Pedals: Not included
- Saddle: Selle Italia SLR
- Seatpost: Ridley Aero
- Handlebars: Ridley Fast Integrated Handlebar
- Stem: Ridley Fast Integrated Cockpit
- Brake Calipers: Shimano Ultegra R8070 Hydraulic Disc
Please Note: Image for illustration purposes only and shows Ultegra Di2 specification rather than Ultegra mechanical specification as listed.
Specialism
Cycling Weekly Review 9/ 10
“Everything feels taut and very precise…” Full review here
Tour Magazine
Aero Test WINNER! - Full review here
Geometry
Please Note: The current build time for bikes can be found at the checkout.