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  • Carbon fiber or aluminum? Now you have a choice.

    Carbon fiber or aluminum? Now you have a choice.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Phaeton gets the Noah's R-Flow split-blade fork legs but makes do with a straight 1 1/8" steerer.

    The Phaeton gets the Noah's R-Flow split-blade fork legs but makes do with a straight 1 1/8" steerer.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new Phaeton mimics the shape of the flagship Noah but in aluminum instead of carbon for a much more attainable price point (this prototype was still called 'Gryphon').

    The new Phaeton mimics the shape of the flagship Noah but in aluminum instead of carbon for a much more attainable price point (this prototype was still called 'Gryphon').

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Stay shaping on the Phaeton isn't nearly as radical as on the Noah and they also do without the R-Flow split-stay design.

    Stay shaping on the Phaeton isn't nearly as radical as on the Noah and they also do without the R-Flow split-stay design.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • There is a lot of welding required to recreate the Noah's slippery shape in aluminum for the Phaeton.

    There is a lot of welding required to recreate the Noah's slippery shape in aluminum for the Phaeton.

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  • Ridley say the split R-Flow seat stay and fork blade design pull air away from the churning wheels to reduce drag.

    Ridley say the split R-Flow seat stay and fork blade design pull air away from the churning wheels to reduce drag.

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  • The budget-minded Crossbow's Zornyc fork uses carbon blades mated to an aluminum crown and steerer.

    The budget-minded Crossbow's Zornyc fork uses carbon blades mated to an aluminum crown and steerer.

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  • The Crossbow frame is built with double-butted 7000-series aluminum and comes in a generous 41-60cm size range.

    The Crossbow frame is built with double-butted 7000-series aluminum and comes in a generous 41-60cm size range.

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  • The widely set stays on the Crossbow provide good clearance.

    The widely set stays on the Crossbow provide good clearance.

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  • The Helium continues on as Ridley's flagship all-around road racer.

    The Helium continues on as Ridley's flagship all-around road racer.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The front end features a tapered steerer tube that flares from 1 1/8" up top to 1 1/2" at the fork crown.

    The front end features a tapered steerer tube that flares from 1 1/8" up top to 1 1/2" at the fork crown.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The integrated seatmast is topped with a tidy looking head but it looks like it has to be removed in order to make angle adjustments.

    The integrated seatmast is topped with a tidy looking head but it looks like it has to be removed in order to make angle adjustments.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Large-diameter chain stays and slender seat stays presumably make for a stiff drivetrain and comfortable ride.

    Large-diameter chain stays and slender seat stays presumably make for a stiff drivetrain and comfortable ride.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Ignite carbon hardtail gets new tube shaping and a slacker head tube angle.

    The Ignite carbon hardtail gets new tube shaping and a slacker head tube angle.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cable routing on the updated Ignite is now internal.

    Cable routing on the updated Ignite is now internal.

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  • Rather than a full-length or overlapping sleeve, Ridley use two separate threaded collars for the Noah bottom bracket shell - hopefully in combination with a very precise alignment jig.

    Rather than a full-length or overlapping sleeve, Ridley use two separate threaded collars for the Noah bottom bracket shell - hopefully in combination with a very precise alignment jig.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Noah uses a tapered front end as well in addition to a rough strip of 'R-Surface' material on either side that Ridley say helps air 'stick' to the sides and trailing edges of the frame, thus reducing drag. Similar strips are used on the seat tube and seat stays.

    The Noah uses a tapered front end as well in addition to a rough strip of 'R-Surface' material on either side that Ridley say helps air 'stick' to the sides and trailing edges of the frame, thus reducing drag. Similar strips are used on the seat tube and seat stays.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Ridley are also offering the Noah in a team replica paintjob so even if you can't sprint like Robbie McEwen, you can at least ride a similar-looking bike.

    Ridley are also offering the Noah in a team replica paintjob so even if you can't sprint like Robbie McEwen, you can at least ride a similar-looking bike.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang