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Hybrid Bicycle
The frame strength can be felt when riding, thanks to its top and bottom tubes.
The suspension lockout helps in riding smoother and faster on flat roads.
The Shimano Altus/Acera 24-Speed derailleurs worked well and are suitable for commutes and long distance rides.
The Shimano Hydraulic Disc brakes felt powerful and balanced to use on urban roads.
The 700x38C Kenda Hybrid tires with double Alloy rims were well treaded, strong and fast rolling.
frame
Cordis CX Superlight Aluminium
fork
Suntour NEX HLO Suspension Fork with 63mm travel and Hydraulic Lockout
front derailleur
Shimano Altus M370 3-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Acera M360 8-Speed
shifters
Shimano SL-M310 3x8
brakes
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
brake levers
Shimano MT200
tires
Kenda Eurotek K197 700x38c
rims
Weinmann Alloy
bicycle weight
14kgs
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
24-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
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Ridley is one of the world’s leading performance bicycle brand. This brand is in the heart of the cycling world, Belgium. From Road bicycles to MTB’s, Ridley has 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 point. From this Ridley-India 2019 range we got the opportunity to test ride the Ridley Cordis CX 3 and here is what we thought.
Weight: 14 kgs
Usage: Fitness/Commute
The Ridley Cordis CX 3 (2019) is the perfect all-rounder hybrid with Shimano Hydraulic disc brakes and 24-Speed Altus/Acera gears.
The Ridley Cordis CX 3 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 comes with a Suntour NEX front suspension fork. The 63mm travel is sufficient for bumpy urban roads. The suspension lockout helps in riding smoother and faster on flat roads.
This Alloy frame with a front suspension fork comes in sizes 16”, 17.3” and 19.6”
The Cordis CX 3 which I test rode came in a full Black frame with Grey and Blue as the secondary colours for graphics. The matte 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 3 comes in a single colour variant; Matte Black with Grey and Blue graphics
The Cordis CX 3 (2019) is equipped with a Shimano Altus M370 3-Speed front derailleur and Shimano Acera M360 8-Speed rear derailleur. 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/Acera 24-Speed derailleurs worked well and are suitable for commutes and long distance rides
Shimano’s MT200 Hydraulic Disc brakes handle the braking on the Cordis CX 3 (2019). These brakes were powerful and balanced to use on wet and dry roads. These brakes were good for rough surfaces and were responsive.
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 might require gloves for long distance rides.
The Shimano Hydraulic 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 a good tread pattern for safe riding on bad roads. The double walled 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 on the saddle for long hours.
The 700x38C Kenda Hybrid tires with double Alloy rims were well treaded, strong and fast rolling
This hybrid bicycle from Ridley has a strong Alloy frame with a comfortable riding posture. The Shimano Hydraulic Disc brakes were powerful and balanced to use. The 700x38C Kenda tires were perfect for long distance rides in wet and dry conditions. Priced at Rs.39,999(as on 31st August 2019) the Ridley Cordis CX 3 (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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