Ridley’s newest aero carbon Omnium Speedy observe motorbike is unsurprisingly optimized for going rapid within the omnium races on the velodrome. The ones are those that pit you head-to-head with different riders at the observe. And those disciplines require a cautious steadiness of aerodynamic velocity, stiffness, and dealing with that’s slightly other than when you’re burning solo laps in tight circles at the forums. Those are the only we see with probably the most maximum robust cyclists going shoulder-to-shoulder across the steep banked turns at shockingly prime speeds.
Ridley Omnium Speedy aero carbon observe motorbike for workforce racing
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Simply over a 12 months in the past Ridley introduced two new Enviornment observe motorcycles – both the reasonably priced alloy all-rounder or the no-holds-barred aero carbon Enviornment Speedy, however for workforce racing at the velodrome – like scratch, pace, removing & issues races – you want a distinct geometry and place, nonetheless designed to head rapid.
With consistent surges in velocity and unpredictable motion to your competition, workforce occasions at the velodrome require a extra responsive motorbike.
That’s the place the brand new Ridley Omnium Speedy is available in with geometry “designed for quick and confident reactions” to the unexpected actions within the bunch. And so this has turn out to be Omnium Global Champ Lindsay De Vylder’s “weapon of choice”.
(Additionally observe that he’s racing with the ones new 167g Nimbl Final Air carbon sneakers that I wrote about the day before today.)
“I am very satisfied with the Omnium Fast! Ridley invited me to their headquarters to explain the details of this track bike, and I also had the opportunity to share my feedback. The result is an ultra-fast bike that handles perfectly in the peloton. The special rainbow design makes it clear that I am the world champion in this discipline. With this bike, the road to Los Angeles is wide open, and I look forward to achieving many more highlights on the Omnium Fast!”
– Lindsay De Vylder, reigning UCI Monitor Omnium Global Champion
What’s new?
Aerodynamically, the Omnium Speedy takes the similar deep aero shaping we noticed on each the observe Enviornment Speedy & time trial Dean Speedy after the 2022 UCI shift that allowed thinner, longer tubes as much as a 8:1 ratio. Right here the aerodynamics are toned down slightly, most commonly to suit a standard stem & handlebar for extra cockpit adjustability.
The Omnium Speedy additionally options totally other geometry for sooner maneuverability and a extra upright rider place with dropbars. There’s a steeper 74° headtube perspective and the similar quick chainstays, however longer general wheelbases with about 3cm upper Stack & an identical Achieve figures.
New flip-chips on the fork dropouts give riders the method to fine-tune the Omnium Speedy’s rake by way of 10mm, simply adjusting actual fork Path from 38-49mm to switch how responsive the motorbike is at the observe. “Placing the flip chips in the forward position reduces Trail, making the bike more responsive. A larger trail, achieved in the rearward flip chip position, results in more forgiving handling.”
Each the fork dropouts and rear observe ends also are ‘future-proof’ because of replaceable inserts that works with both standard bolt-on axles or more recent 12mm thru-axles.
All-new Forza Monitor handlebar
Paired with the brand new Omnium Speedy is an all-new carbon observe handlebar, too. Ridley evolved the brand new Forza Monitor bar to push the bounds of UCI law. What you get is a perfect slender bar with slightly of flare to the drops, usual 31.8mm clamping, a fairly lengthy 105mm achieve however moderate 120mm drop, and horns for a extra aero out-front place at the bar.
The handlebar is the UCI minimal width of 35cm, measured outside-to-outside on the drops (actual 33cm vast center-to-center). However it’s simply 30cm vast on the tops, with a little bit flare to make room for the rider’s wrists when deep within the drops.
Its most evident options although, are the horns out entrance that mimic a suite of street motorbike hoods to offer observe riders a protected and UCI-compliant grip additional ahead onto the narrower most sensible part of the bar. A textured end to the carbon bar supplies grip with out the aero drag of bar tape.
Tech main points
hi-mod carbon Omnium Speedy aero observe body
bolstered flat plate bolt-on observe ends dropouts with built-in tensioners
aerodynamic F-Tubing NACA tube shaping with F-Floor Plus turbulence-inducing grooves during
proprietary aero carbon seatpost, with massive fore-aft saddle adjustment & Ritchey 1-bolt head
built-in wedge-type seatpost clamp
PressFit PF30 backside bracket
IS42/47 headset for tapered 1.125-1.25″ steerer tube
32mm most tire dimension!
70T max chainring!
complete carbon fork with flip-chips for adjustable 35mm or 45mm rake, bolt-on and 12x120mm thru-axle appropriate
UCI-approved
to be had in 3 sizes (S-L)
1046g body weight (M, unpainted), 506g fork, 147g seatpost (400mm)
Ridley Omnium Speedy – Pricing, choices & availability
Ridley calls the brand new Omnium Speedy their new benchmark customized observe motorbike for workforce occasions. That customized bit comes right down to the truth that nearly all riders are going to tailor their motorbike construct to their very own particular person wishes. So for essentially the most phase they be expecting to promote the brand new Omnium Speedy as a frameset, for 5000€ which incorporates the carbon body, fork with flip-chip, proprietary aero seatpost, headset, and in addition a 30mm Rotor Monitor axle + 144×5 BCD Rotor Monitor Spider + Cema Interlock backside bracket – you provide the crankarms, for some explanation why.
Or when you do need a ready-to-ride entire Ridley additionally gives a 6000€ Omnium Speedy construct with a elementary alloy Miche crankset, shallow alloy DT Swiss T1800 wheels, a Selle Italia SLR saddle, and the brand new Forza Monitor handlebar. Principally, a not anything particular spec so you’ll roll it from your motorbike store till the remainder of your endless professional observe motorbike construction price range materializes.
Otherwise you must even be capable to totally customise it with Ridley’s on-line motorbike ‘configurator’ device, letting you choose a customized element construct or even customizable paint.
Any method you take a look at it method, the Ridley Omnium Speedy is a beautiful area of interest motorbike so they’re assembled to reserve. Achieve out in your native Ridley broker, and it is going to take a minimum of a month to get one in your store, relying on dimension & spec availability.
As for the brand new carbon Forza Monitor bar, it’s to be had to reserve out of your native store now for 450€.
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