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25 mm, 28 mm, 30 mm or wider: how do you choose the ideal tire width for your road bike?

25 mm, 28 mm, 30 mm or wider: how do you choose the ideal tire width for your road bike?

There was a time when road cyclists swore by tires that were 21 or 23 millimeters wide. In recent years, however, that trend has been completely overturned. The standard first shifted toward 25 millimeters and then to 28 millimeters. Nowadays, you increasingly see 30 millimeters and even 32 millimeters in the peloton. We outline this evolution and explain how Ridley responded to this phenomenon early on.

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Lena Meißner and Rebecca Anderbury chase their 2026 dream on the Triton Fast

Lena Meißner and Rebecca Anderbury chase their 2026 dream on the Triton Fast

With the launch of the Ridley Triton Fast in autumn 2025, we introduced our very first pure triathlon bike. World Champion Jelle Geens is naturally the ultimate ambassador of this speed machine and successfully defended his world title aboard it. Following in his footsteps, other international triathletes are also making the switch to the Triton Fast. In 2026, both Lena Meißner and Rebecca Anderbury will pursue their ambitions on our fastest triathlon machine ever.

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Frederik Engels and Jurgen De Witte conquer the Brasil Ride Bahia

Frederik Engels and Jurgen De Witte conquer the Brasil Ride Bahia

It is an adventure that demands everything: strength, perseverance and character. For seven days, riders brave the tropical wilderness of Brazil and push themselves to the limit. When Jurgen De Witte heard about this challenge, he did not hesitate for a second. One phone call to Frederik Engels, who already had his Ridley Raft XC prepared, was all it took. The adventure could begin, heading for Brazil, for seven days of suffering and joy.

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Freshly crowned world champion Delano Heeren receives X-Night RS in ‘rainbow design’

Freshly crowned world champion Delano Heeren receives X-Night RS in ‘rainbow design’

This Wednesday afternoon, we welcomed some “distinguished guests” at the Experience Center of Belgian Cycling Factory. Freshly crowned Junior Cyclo-cross World Champion Delano Heeren (16) was honoured following his impressive “golden” race on Sunday morning. Ridley also presented the Dutch rider from Acrog-Tormans with a brand-new X-Night RS in ‘rainbow design’. “I think it’s a really beautiful bike,” said the surprised world champion with a big smile.

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Thomas De Gendt chooses Ridley as bike partner of the Powerplus Gravel Team

Thomas De Gendt chooses Ridley as bike partner of the Powerplus Gravel Team

The international gravel peloton welcomes a new and ambitious team: the Powerplus Gravel Team. New in name, but built on experience. Last season, Thomas De Gendt completed his first full gravel year and now deliberately takes the next step in the discipline. Arno Van den Broeck has been active in the gravel scene for several seasons and brings valuable experience into the project. Together, they opt for their own team structure, with Ridley as trusted bike partner.