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

  • "Julian was very knowledgeable and explained the fitting process very well. He came highly recommended and i completely agree. Very happy with the service. Instantly felt better on the bike. The pain i had in my knee went away right away. "

    WD

    Recreational cyclist

  • "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

  • "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

  • "A great service, full of personal touches as well as the "harder" scientific analysis of my position on the bike, which was also excellent. I feel more planted on the bike now, and came away with some really useful feedback from the session."

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