Ridley Astr RS - Custom Paint

White-hot Ridley Astr RS - the most in-demand bike at Cyclefit in 2025 and probably 2026

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"We adore Ridley for their heritage, roots and unabashed commitment to cause."

Jeremy's Custom-Painted Ridley Astr

The Ridley Astr RS is for folk who want to ride gravel, not for the sake of the view, but to get a much-needed jot of adrenalin. They may harbour a secret ambition to start gravel-racing! The Ridley RS has been conceived to sit you low in an aero pocket, travelling at insane speeds, suspended above flying rocks and stones by up to 52mm of expensive polyamide threads and expensive Japanese latex. Jeremy's exquisite custom paint and finish was all his own work using Ridley's Custom Configurator. His bike uses a minimalist 'Original' scheme of Pearl White and Honey Gold Metallic.

Ridley Custom Configurator

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One of the sleekest cockpits...

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... in the aero/gravel firmament

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Custom paint from Ridley's Configurator - we think Jeremy has shown exemplary taste!

"For folk who want to ride gravel, not for the sake of the view, but to get a much-needed jot of adrenalin"

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Room for 52mm tyres. Just.

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Down to business - UDH, Force 1 x 13 XPLR - almost de-rigour in '26

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Elegant. Effective. Potent. This is a seriously capable machine.

Technical Spec

FRAME Ridley RS (Racing Sport) Carbon - 24T, 30T, 50T, & 60T weaves
FORK ASTR RS, forkcrown diffuser; 50mm rake, D-Shape steerer
GROUPSET SRAM Force 1 x 13 XPLR
WHEELS Zipp 303S
TYRES Vittoria Tirenno 45c
BAR/STEM Nimbus Pro
SEATPOST Forza Aero - 6mm Offset
SADDLE Selle Italia SLR
BAR-TAPE Lizard Skins
BOTTLE-CAGES Ridley Carbon
To register your interest for a Ridley Astr RS custom build, please contact us using the form below

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What our clients say

  • "A very thorough, professional and personal service. I was keen to analyse my bike position after breaking my hip. The custom footbeds and alterations to my position feel really good, just wish I’d come sooner! Many thanks"

    TD

    Endurance MTB rider

  • "Rode my standard Box Hill loop this morning with the temp shims and more thought to position. Felt more connected and compact on the bike. Fastest ride of the year, picked up close to a km/per hour despite crappy wet pot holed roads, a ton of traffic and a couple of nights out Thu/Fri."

    Matt H

    Seven Evergreen SL

  • "The personal service from both Phil and Julian is second to none. They have such a wealth of experience in fitting that they can almost tell at a glance if something is just a little off. It felt as though it didn't matter how long it took to get the best position possible - even for an amateur cyclist like myself. Can't recommend them enough."

    Susan

    Cyclist

  • "A different level of professionalism! Super friendly and they really cared."

    CB

    Regular cyclist

  • "I'm new to cycling so needed some support on finding a bike that would be right for me. Julian couldn't have been kinder or more supportive, he took time to find out what I wanted from my cycling and then looked closely at my physical structure to ensure that the bike is a comfortable fit for me. It really is a 5 star service and far exceeded my expectations."

    RM

    New Cyclist