The X-Night RS is specially designed for cyclocross, made for those who want to navigate through mud and sand as quickly as possible. The aerodynamic tube shapes are based on those of the successful Falcn RS, and the steep angle of the head tube and shorter wheelbase create a geometry typical of cyclocross. The flattened bottom of the head tube allows the bike to be shouldered. With the D-shaped seatpost, the saddle will always remain in the correct position. A higher bottom bracket, on the other hand, ensures maneuverability through the muddied field.
Thanks to the additional space on the rear fork, mud will easily clear away. With attachment points for bottle holders, a removable front derailleur clamp, and a universal derailleur hanger, every detail has been considered.
The X-Night is now in its fifth generation, with various world champions having ridden its predecessors. With the innovative X-Night RS, Ridley once again sets the standard for the modern cyclocross bike.
The universal derailleur hanger (UDH) is the new standard in the cycling world. Not only is this derailleur hanger compatible with all modern shifting groups, it also protects against derailleur breakage and chain drops. In mountain biking, UDH has long been very common, and Ridley is bringing the technology to other segments as well.
The D-shaped seatpost on our aero bikes has a dual function of aerodynamics with a strong emphasis on comfort. Its aerodynamic influences are clearly seen as its profile and groove are both features of our F-Tubing. The cross profile of the seatpost is also shorter than that of the shortened NACA profile of, for example, the down tube.
While very aerodynamic, we certainly built much comfort into this unique D-shaped seatpost design. The flat backside filters out a lot of shock by incorporating flex into the seatpost. This is an important extra feature that we added to our aero bikes as comfort can certainly improve performance, especially during those extra-long rides.
Cables at the front of your bike have a major impact on its aerodynamic performance. On the flipside, getting rid of cables at the front has an aero advantage of a whopping 10 to 14%, depending on the bike.
That's why our R&D department dedicated much time and effort into developing the D-shaped steerer tube, which integrates all front-end cables.
This uniquely shaped steerer tube allows all cables to pass through the handlebar and stem, along the flat front area of the steerer tube and down into the frame. Here the cables are completely hidden from the wind - and from your eye, leaving you with a clean looking bike that wins you speed.
Download the manual here to find out how to properly guide all cables through all components.
Our carbon is manufactured by world market leader: Toray. The Japanese manufacturer is leader in every aspect of carbon development and supplier to absolute top world brands in many industries. For the Elite Series, we use every type of available carbon: 60T, 50T, 30T and 24T.
The higher the 'Ton', the higher the tensile strength of the carbon fibers and the more intensive the development and processing. With 60T, you may need fewer layers of carbon to achieve the desired stiffness as well as the lightest possible bike, but if you built the whole frame with 60T you'd have a very uncomfortable, over-responsive ride. Hence, a mix of 24T, 30T, 50T and 60T carbon is essential as each carbon serves a certain purpose in perfectly balancing stiffness, weight and comfort.
Each bike's unique carbon mix is dependent on its purpose, such as climbing, endurance, etc. In addition, each area of each frame requires its own unique mix depending on its function such as to provide comfort or stiffness. It is here, in the unique carbon compositions, where Ridley makes the difference!
As all our professional teams ride our Ridley Elite Series bikes - including the likes of Tim Wellens, Caleb Ewan or Thomas De Gendt, this means that your bike is treated with the exact same care as theirs.
| XS | S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 770 | 790 | 880 | 895 |
| B | 475 | 495 | 535 | 550 |
| C | 520 | 535 | 555 | 575 |
| D | 90 | 115 | 140 | 160 |
| E | 74.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
| F | 71.5 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| G | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| H | 53 | 60 | 62 | 64 |
| I | 1000 | 1006 | 1020 | 1040 |
| J | – | – | - | - |
| S | 497 | 526 | 552 | 573 |
| R | 382 | 384 | 391 | 405 |
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The uses the SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH). This means you will find easily a replacement hanger wherever you are as it is a standardised hanger (Ridley article code HANUDHSRA001)
The offset of the seatpost is 6mm. The aero seatpost is used on the Noah Fast, Noah, Falcn RS, X-Night RS frame platforms.
| The tire clearance of the X-Night RS is 42mm, actual width. This means the actual width of the tire on the rim. This can be different from the size mentionned on the tire. |
| The X-Night RS uses a headset with a 1-1/8" upper bearing and 1-1/4" lower bearing ( IS42/28.6 | IS47/33 ) |
The frame needs a 12mm TA with a thread of 1mm (Ridley article code QRET124ZA046)
| The integrated seatpost clamp (Ridley article code SPCAER4ZA008) is designed for the aero seatpost of the Falcn RS and the X-Night RS |
| No, the X-Night RS can not fit mudguards. The frame is designed for getting dirty in the mud! |
| The maximum torque to fix the seatpost clamp is 10Nm, like mentionned on the clamp |
| We use a BB86 press-fit bottom bracket standard on the Fenix SLiC, Fenix Disc, Kanzo Adventure, Kanzo Fast, Grifn, X-Night RS |
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