Ridley Phaeton R

rollingthunder

Size XL, Ridley Phaeton R

(http://www.ridley-bikes.com/pd/gb/en-gb ... haeton%20r)

Upgraded groupset to Campagnolo Athena 11 speed. I use this mainly as a training ride as I have a Noah (lifelong ambition realised!) frame to build up.

I used to own a Cervelo Soloist S1, and have to say that this beats the Cervelo hands down. It has great straight line speed and very confident cornering. It rewards your efforts and the power transfer is superb.

I found my Cervelo Soloist S1 to be a great bike but it had a noodly, twitchy rear end. This however has very steady handling. I'm a big and powerful rider (1.935m and 90kg) rider, and this bike means I don't have to hold back at all.

I bought the frame knowing I was getting a Noah, but I have to say that this bike is the equal of many top end carbons I've ridden.

If the Phaeton is this good, the Noah is going to be otherworldy!

Frame / Size / Year:
7005 Aluminium / XL / 2012
Handlebars / Stem:
3T Ergonova Pro / FSA OS-115 120mm
Fork / Headset:
4ZA Aero Race / FSA
Wheels / Hubs / Rims / Tires:
Campagnolo Zonda G3 / Vredestein Fortezza Quattro Tricomp
Crankset / Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo Athena 11s - 175mm - 50/34
Saddle / Seat Post:
Fizik Arione Kium / 4ZA Aero Race / FSA
Pedals / Chain:
Look Keo Classic / Campagnolo Chorus 11s
Shifters / Derailers:
Campagnolo Athena 11s
Brakes / Brake Levers:
Campagnolo Athena skeleton
Gearing / Chainring / Misc.:
50/34 - 12/27

velogee

Really nice bike. Starting to get into these Ridley's I am

declan1

Nice bike! I do think the XL sizes of these bikes do look a bit odd though

rollingthunder

Thanks guys.

I only ever notice how big it is when I park up next to others. It makes a 56 or even 58 look very small! I could comfortably ride an L as well, but I've always liked bigger bikes. One of my friends is 5ft5 and rides a 53 Colnago C40, which looks like a toy next to this!

It's my 4th Ridley. They are incredibly well made bikes. I've had my leg over Pinarellos, Cervelos. Looks, Colnagos, Treks and Scotts ... and I always go back to Ridley.

That makes me sound rich...not true. I've a mate who's a dealer...bikes that is!

the_fuggler

Nice - looks rapid!

rollingthunder

I know we are our own engines, but it really is fast!!!