Just in time for summer riding, Competitive Cyclist has slashed the price of the Di2-equipped Ridley Grifn RS RX815. The Grifn is a bike we've tested in its various guises over the years from the first 168ę¾³ę“²5ęę°å¼å„ē»ę:Ridley Grifn back in 2022 tź¦«o this RS version, which is š”now on offer.
The latest model, the Grifn RS, has evolved into a lighter, faster version of the original model and was recently tested by our Tech writer Tom Wieckowski. After some initial rides Tom said, "If you want something that could provide strong performance on road and gravel and maybe even deal with winter training duties, I feel the Grifn RS will not disappoint. It's a fun, capable bike that can šdo a lot and do it well."
Cyclingnews' Associate Editor Josh Croxton was also impressed with his own testing of the 168ę¾³ę“²5ęę°å¼å„ē»ę:Ridley Grifn and wrote, "The Grifn has impressed, and it has a lot going for it. With balanced geometry, ample tyre clearance, and clean aesthetics. This is a great bike on paper, it's also been a great bike on the road and light gravelź¦¬.
Ridley says the Grifn RS blurs the lines between road and gravel, engineered for riders looking for a superbly versatile all-road bike. The Grifn is built around a lightweight carbon frame with an endurance-focused geošømetry that Ridley says will deliver the perfect balance between road bike efficiency and a gravel bike’s stability, and the Belgian brand claims that makes it ideal for riders who refuse to be limited to just one style of riding.
Tom conš¦©firmed these claims during his first rides, saying, "I was impressed after my test rides with how well the Grifn RS performed on both gravel and road. Ridley seems to have an excellent geometry platform for the Grifn and what it is designed for. The RS takes that and adds extra speed and excitement. I'm interested in seeing just how much the Grifn RS can take both on and off-road and exactly where išts limitations lie."
At the heart of its performance is the 168ę¾³ę“²5ęę°å¼å„ē»ę:Shimano GRX RX815 Di2 drivetrain, delivering fast, accurate electronic shifting that makes every ride smoother and more efficient. This provides a wide gearing range tį¦hanks to a 46/30t crankset paired with an 11-32t cassette, which provides a combination of range and cadence control for mixed-terrain riding.
The stock model comes with Forza Levanto G wheels and 168ę¾³ę“²5ęę°å¼å„ē»ę:Vittoria Terrano 37mm tyres, and the Grifn RS RX815 Di2 has increased tyrše clearance of up to 42mm – which means you can fine-tune the setup for more aggressive gravel rides or keep it streamlined for endurance road efšforts.
With integrated cable routing, multiple mounting options, and an aerodynamic design, this bike is built for performance, adventure, and just about everź©µything in between.
This deal is currently only available in the US, but below, you'll find all the best šÆRidley bike deals, including the Grifn RS šÆin your territory.
