Although Ridley bikes were new to the USA in 2005, they have long dominated the gruelling sport of cyclocross racing in Europe. Born and bred in Belgium, Ridley has become almost synonymous with the sport in which they rule year after year. While it takes a distinct personality to compete at “cross,” it takes an even more distinctive company to absolutely dominate the world’s cross racing circuits. Maybe it’s the harsh Belgian conditions? Maybe it’s the mud, the rain, the grime, and even the snow that makes these bikes so tough. Whatever it is, Cadence is proud to be the exclusive retailer of Ridley ‘cross bikes for the greater Philadelphia area.
While ‘Cross is a kind of amalgam of road and mountain bike racing, ‘cross bikes also make fantastic city bikes. Additionally, for riders looking for a so-called hybrid bike but want a more versatile, rugged, and better handling bike similar to a road machine, a ‘cross bike is an outstanding alternative. ‘Cross bikes are light weight, have the same full range of gears as road bikes, but have wider, better gripping tires on their 700c rims, enabling them to be ridden comfortably and safely on almost any terrain, even single track!