Ridley ASTR Rival XPLR 1x13 (Empress Grey/Anthracite Metallic)

Ridley ASTR Rival XPLR 1x13 (Empress Grey/Anthracite Metallic)

The ASTR model brings all the features of the ASTR RS at an affordable price: from aerodynamic improvements to modern gravel geometry.

The ASTR is ready for every fast ride or gravel race on any type of terrain. Like the ASTR RS, the ASTR has a tyre clearance of 47 - 52 mm (52 millimetres with the 1x configuration and 47 millimetres with the 2x configuration) for increased grip and comfort.

Modern performance geometry also requires more stability because of ever rougher terrain combined with higher speeds. A head tube angle of 71.5 degrees ensures faster steering. The ASTR features a steeper seat tube angle (74 degrees), which improves climbing performance and power transfer compared with a less steep seat tube.

The product developers kept the chainstays as short as possible so that tyres up to 52 millimetres wide fit, without losing the responsive feel when accelerating. In addition, the bottom bracket sits lower than on bikes that bet on comfort. This provides greater stability at high speed. Finally, the head tube height is lower, so you sit more aerodynamically on the bike. In short, all this translates into a modern race geometry tailored to the ambitious gravel racer.

By adding the ASTR to its range, Ridley underlines its ambition to give everyone a chance to own an ASTR: from ambitious amateurs to the most dedicated professionals.

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