Ridley Xbow
Ridley X-Bow $799
Wow, check out this fantastic cyclocross rig! Ridley really “cleaned the barrier section” with this mid-level bike.
The Xbow is built with hydroformed and butted aluminum tubing that makes for a snappy and fun ride experience. Great details are evident all around with a flattened top tube for shouldering the bike (a cyclocross feature), fender and rack mounts (a commuter must-have), and a threaded bottom bracket (great for maintaining a quiet and functional drivetrain).
The bike comes with 32c Vittoria Corsa XG tires (legal for cross while still being suitable for gravel miles and on-road commuting), a Sram Apex component group, and an aluminum seatpost that won’t slip or break under hard use (like if you actually race CX). The hand-built wheels are robust and you get a smooth, light, and shudder-free carbon fiber fork.
It’s a small bike, a good fit for a rider 5’1” to 5’5” tall, only $799!