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Hybrid Bicycle
The riding posture was comfortable with a slanting top tube.
The 63mm travel is sufficient for bumpy urban roads.
The Shimano Altus 24-Speed derailleurs worked well and are best suited for commutes and long distance rides.
The Tektro Mechanical Disc brakes felt powerful and balanced to use on urban roads.
The 700x38C Kenda Hybrid tires with double wall Alloy rims were well treaded, strong and fast rolling.
frame
Cordis CX Superlight Aluminium
fork
Suntour NEX Suspension Fork with 63mm travel
front derailleur
Shimano Altus M370 3-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Altus M310 8-Speed
shifters
Shimano SL-M310 3x8
brakes
Tektro M280 Mechanical Disc Brakes
brake levers
Tektro TS-384A
tires
Kenda Eurotek K197 700x38c
rims
Alloy
bicycle weight
14.4kgs
handlebar
Zoom Alloy 600mm
stem
Zoom TDC-D299N
seatpost
Zoom SP-C212
saddle
Velo
pedals
Resin Body with Reflector
hubs
JoyTec
cassette
Shimano CS-HG31 11/34T
chain
KMC Z8
crankset
Shimano FC-TY301 48/38/28T
bottom bracket
Neco B910
no of gears
21-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Ridley is one of the world’s leading Performance Bicycle brands. This brand is from the heart of the cycling world; Belgium. From Road bicycles to MTB’s, Ridley have their presence in all major world bicycling championships. This year Ridley launched their new range of bicycles designed and manufactured specifically for the Indian market at a competitive price range. From this Ridley-India 2019 range we got the opportunity to test ride the Ridley Cordis CX 1 and here is what we thought.
Weight: 14.4 kgs
Usage: Fitness/Commute
A comfortable to ride Hybrid Bicycle with a 24-Speed Altus drivetrain and powerful Tektro Disc brakes.
The Ridley Cordis CX 1 is built around a CX superlight Aluminium Alloy frame. The frame strength can be felt when riding, thanks to its top and bottom tubes. Even though it is a little heavy while pedalling, it can withstand the hardest of urban roads. The riding posture was comfortable with a slanting top tube.
This Hybrid Bicycle comes with a Suntour NEX front suspension fork. The 63mm travel is sufficient for bumpy urban roads.
This Alloy frame with a front suspension fork comes in 3 sizes; 16”, 17.3” and 19.6”
The Cordis CX 1 which I test rode came in a full Blue frame with Black as the secondary colour for graphics. The gloss finish paint job was of great quality which made the bicycle look premium. The disconnected top and bottom tubes made the bicycle look comfortable and taller.
The Cordis CX 1 comes in a single colour variant; Gloss Blue with Black
The Cordis CX 1 (2019) is equipped with Shimano Altus M310 derailleurs at both the front and rear. These mid-level derailleurs were perfect for commutes and longer rides including climbs. These derailleurs are operated by a 24-Speed Shimano SL-M310 trigger shifters.
The Shimano Altus 24-Speed derailleurs worked well and are best suited for commutes and long distance rides
Tektro’s Mechanical Disc brakes handle the braking on the Cordis CX 1 (2019). These brakes were powerful and balanced to use on both wet and dry roads. These brakes are good for rough surfaces as well.
The Zoom Alloy 660mm handlebar was wide and with a slight raise from the middle which made for a perfect riding posture. The grips on the handlebar didn’t have a palm support and the rider might require gloves for long distance rides.
The Tektro Mechanical Disc brakes felt powerful and balanced to use on urban roads
The 700x38C Kenda Eurotek Hybrid tires gave great rolling assistance on flat tarmacs and had good treads for safe riding on bad roads. The double wall Alloy rims are capable of taking the weight of the rider plus some luggage in case of touring without affecting its balance and strength.
The Velo Saddle is designed for comfort. It is wide and well cushioned to keep the rider soreness free while on the saddle for long hours.
The 700x38C Kenda Hybrid tires with double wall Alloy rims were well treaded, strong and fast rolling
This Hybrid Bicycle has a strong Alloy frame with a comfortable riding posture. The Tektro Mechanical Disc brakes were powerful and balanced to use. The 700x38C Kenda tires were perfect for long distance rides on both wet and dry roads. Priced at Rs.31,900 (as on 27th August 2019) the Ridley Cordis CX 1 (2019) is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a bicycle for commuting, fitness and long distance rides.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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