Ridley X-Bow Disc – Shimano Tiagra 2021
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Tiagra, FSA
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 2 × 10
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
X-Bow Disc 7005-T6 Alloy
Suspension Fork
Zornic Disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra MDB
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra MDB
Shift Levers
Shimano Tiagra MDB
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra HG500 11-32
Crank
FSA Omega 46/36T
Chain
KMC X10
Wheels
Rims
Forza CXD
Tires
Donnelly MXP Wire 33mm
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB7
Cockpit
Stem
Forza Stratos
Handlebar
Forza Stratos
Seat
Saddle
Forza Stratos
Seatpost
Forza Stratos
About this model
X-Bow Disc – Shimano Tiagra belongs to the Ridley X Bow model. Ridley launched 18 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Ridley X-Bow Allroad – Shimano Sora MDB 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1114$. On the other hand, Ridley X-Bow Disc – Shimano Tiagra 2021, is the most expensive and costs 1167$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Cyclocross bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Cyclocross bike is 2012$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Cyclocross bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1167$. If we compare this with the average Cyclocross bike cost we notice that the price is 72.41% lower.
Overview of components
Fork material
X-Bow Disc – Shimano Tiagra has a carbon fork, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the X-Bow Disc – Shimano Tiagra model has 700c aluminum wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Ridley X-Bow Disc – Shimano Tiagra is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Ridley X-Bow Disc – Shimano Tiagra 2021 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.
