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Hybrid Bicycle
The Cordis 2 is built on a strong yet lightweight alloy frame.
The rigid forks is bladed and made the front of the bicycle aero.
The Shimano Tourney/Acera 24 speed gearing sure did give the rider enough speed for both commuting and long distance rides.
The Promax V-brakes were balanced and useful on city roads.
The lightweight wheelset with well-treaded 700x32C tires helped move faster on city streets.
frame
Cordis 6061 Aluminium Alloy
fork
Rigid Fork
front derailleur
Shimano Tourney
rear derailleur
Shimano Acera
shifters
Shimano Altus
brakes
V-Brakes
brake levers
Shimano EF-51
tires
Kenda Kwik Tendril K1067 700x32C
rims
Alex DC19 Alloy
handlebar
Zoom Alloy 620mm
stem
Zoom Alloy
seatpost
Zoom Alloy
pedals
Wellgo Alloy
hubs
Shimano TX800
cassette
Shimano Altus 11/32T
chain
KMC Z72
crankset
Shimano TY-501 49/38/28T
bottom bracket
Neco B910
no of gears
Multi-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
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Ridley is a Belgian brand which launched in India 2 years back with their Belgian made bicycles which were all top end. Last year Ridley launched a range of India specific bicycles which were performance focused while being easy on the pocket. From the hybrid range of Ridley’s ‘Made for India’ bicycles we got the opportunity to test ride the Cordis 2 and here is what we thought.
The Ridley Cordis 2 (2017) is a performance focused hybrid bicycle built for fast city commuting and fitness rides.
The Ridley Cordis 2 comes with a 6061 alloy frame. The frame has neatly welded tubes, which are thin. The frame geometry is a perfect mix of comfort and aggressiveness needed to ride in the city. The frame was light enough to carry across medians and staircases. The build quality helped in keeping the ride responsive as well as fast. The rigid forks on this bicycle were bladed and made the front of the bicycle aero. This frame is available in four sizes: 16’’, 17.3’’, 19.6’’ and 20.8’’.
The Cordis 2 is built on a strong yet lightweight alloy frame, which comes in 4 different sizes
The Cordis 2 which I test rode came in a full black colour with green and blue graphics. The 3-striped blue design on the seat tube is a standard design symbol of Ridley bicycles across the world. The blue and green shades bring in contrast to the black primary colour. The gloss paint job looked neat and enhanced the aesthetics of this bicycle.
The gloss paint job looked neat and enhanced the aesthetics of this bicycle
The Ridley Cordis 2 is a performance focused hybrid bicycle and gearing on this bicycle does reflect the same to an extent. The Shimano Tourney at the front and Shimano Acera at the rear constitute the drivetrain of this bicycle. During the test ride these gears worked perfectly fine with no major glitches. The 24-speed Shimano Altus shifters were super-efficient and easy to use.
The Shimano Tourney/Acera 24 speed gearing sure did give the rider enough speed for both commuting and long distance rides with inclines as well
The stopping power on the Cordis 2 is taken care of by a pair of Promax V-brakes. During the test ride amidst traffic these brakes were sufficient. Wet condition braking will also prove to be reactive and hence the lack of disc brakes isn’t something be worried about.
The Zoom Alloy 620mm handlebar was wide and gave an ‘open chested’ riding posture. The handlebar grips felt hard and lacked padding.
The Promax V-brakes were balanced and useful on city roads
The Kenda Kwik Tendril 700x32C is an excellent tire for city riding and commuting. The STC rubber compound and smooth center tread offer a great combination speed and wear resistance. Iron Cap puncture-protection helps keep out broken glass and thorns, and the folding bead keeps the weight down.
The Ridley stock saddle was as good as the ones found on the Belgium made Ridley bicycles. They were ergonomically designed to keep you soreness free while on the saddle for long hours. The overall ride quality was fast and comfortable on urban roads.
The lightweight wheelset with well-treaded 700x32C tires helped move faster on city streets
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