If you're looking for a bike that'll let you plod along from A to B move along, the Ridley Dean RS (2012) won't be what you're looking for. If, however, you're in the market for a triathlon bike that will help you train for those all important races and leave your competitors staring at your wheels, then you should give the Ridley Dean RS some serious consideration.
For example, while internal cable routing is pretty much standard now, the aero positioned front brake, which is mounted behind the fork, is an example of how the Ridley Dean RS is making changes wherever it can to reduce drag as much as possible. If you're considered about the comfort of a brake positioned behind the fork don't worry - it's easily accessible. While this feature might come across as a novelty in 2012, it wouldn't be surprising if this became more common in the years to come.
While the Ridley Dean RS packs in the small features that make a big difference, it hasn't been done at the expense of the core riding experience. This is obvious from the comfort of the bike. Triathletes and race cyclists will have to ride dozens and dozens of miles, and the last thing they need is a bike that exacerbate the aches and pains that inevitably come from long distance cycling.
The Ridley Dean RS is particularly comfortable with hills. On the ascent you'll find that the power the bike offers means you will only have to contend with the incline, not your bike, to make your way up. Meanwhile, you can be confident that going downhill your bike will provide you with the stability needed to stay fast and take advantage of the terrain.
It becomes apparent when you jump on the bike that the Ridley Dean RS is one of the best bikes that 2012 has had to offer so far. Retailing for around 2,850, this bike isn't for someone who's looking for a weekend cycle in the countryside, but if you're a serious cyclist looking for a serious piece of kit you can't go wrong with the Ridley Dean RS.
For example, while internal cable routing is pretty much standard now, the aero positioned front brake, which is mounted behind the fork, is an example of how the Ridley Dean RS is making changes wherever it can to reduce drag as much as possible. If you're considered about the comfort of a brake positioned behind the fork don't worry - it's easily accessible. While this feature might come across as a novelty in 2012, it wouldn't be surprising if this became more common in the years to come.
While the Ridley Dean RS packs in the small features that make a big difference, it hasn't been done at the expense of the core riding experience. This is obvious from the comfort of the bike. Triathletes and race cyclists will have to ride dozens and dozens of miles, and the last thing they need is a bike that exacerbate the aches and pains that inevitably come from long distance cycling.
The Ridley Dean RS is particularly comfortable with hills. On the ascent you'll find that the power the bike offers means you will only have to contend with the incline, not your bike, to make your way up. Meanwhile, you can be confident that going downhill your bike will provide you with the stability needed to stay fast and take advantage of the terrain.
It becomes apparent when you jump on the bike that the Ridley Dean RS is one of the best bikes that 2012 has had to offer so far. Retailing for around 2,850, this bike isn't for someone who's looking for a weekend cycle in the countryside, but if you're a serious cyclist looking for a serious piece of kit you can't go wrong with the Ridley Dean RS.
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