Ridley X-Trail Carbon – 105 ML Road 2019
2019 Road
Estimate price |
3,210$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
X-Trail C, HM/HR Unidirectional Carbon, 12x142 TA
Suspension Fork
Oryx Disc, 12mm TA, hidden fender mounts
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shift Levers
Shimano 105
Cassette
Shimano 105 11-30
Crank
FSA Gossamer Pro 50-34
Chain
KMC 11sp
Wheels
Rims
Fulcrum Racing 700 DB
Tires
Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 32mm
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 105 HDB
Cockpit
Stem
Forza Stratos
Handlebar
Forza Stratos
Seat
Saddle
Forza Stratos
Seatpost
Forza Stratos
Model Overview
X-Trail Carbon – 105 ML Road belongs to the Ridley X Trail model. Ridley launched 17 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2019, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Ridley X-Trail Alloy – SRAM Apex1 Gravel 2019 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1592$. On the other hand, Ridley X-Trail Carbon – SRAM Force1 Gravel 2019, is the most expensive and costs 4246$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Gravel bikes
If you want an acceptable Gravel bike you should know that the average price is 2462$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Gravel bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2972$. Comparing this to the average Gravel bike price, we see that the price is 20.71% higher.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, 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
The wheels on X-Trail Carbon – 105 ML Road are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. 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-Trail Carbon – 105 ML Road is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.