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Get cycling

Against a backdrop of blue sky and sunshine, today's ride to work on this crisp, clear autumn morning reminded me of what a simple pleasure cycling can be. Whilst the experience is often enhanced with some specialist gear, all you really need to get started is a bike. For a relatively small outlay the benefits are many. As well as improved health and offering a cost-effective alternative to high fuel and ticket prices, riding a bike allows you to accurately manage your journey time. It's fast, efficient and provides freedom that other modes of transport just can't offer.

At Ridgeback we look at everything cycling to make sure each new range meets the varied needs of today's cyclists.

Dual Track is a versatile all-rounder and highly capable urban commuter. It's easy to ride and handles well under load whether you're carrying luggage or using a childseat.

For those wanting speed, comfort and great braking, there's Flight, the series that led the way for disc equipped commuting bikes. If you're a fan of hub gears, the World series Journey is Ridgeback's first Shimano Alfine touring bike. Another new arrival is the Cerium, a practical disc braked road bike designed for commuting and light touring.

There's much more besides, so whatever your particular style of riding, we're sure you'll find a Ridgeback that's right for you.

Toby Howes
Head of Product Design

Let us know

We like to think we're pretty accessible as a Company and being based in the UK and designing for UK riders means we can react quickly as feedback builds.

This site allows you to leave feedback for a particular model and have it posted so others can see what you think. You can also contact us to ask specific questions, however we're not resourced to answer questions on availability & sizing. Your local Ridgeback stockist is best placed to provide this type of information. Please also review the FAQ's before emailing as you'll find many key points are already covered.

Landmarks

In the 29 years since we launched the UK's first mountain bike in 1983 Ridgeback has been building bikes for UK riders and has an unmatched reputation for innovation and quality. From high performance road bikes to comfortable commuters, Ridgeback continues to lead the way.

The first Ridgeback bike

Nearly 30 years ago in 1983, Ridgeback launched the UK's first mountain bike.

1990 saw the arrival of the Ridgeback Roxy, an early forerunner of today's Rapide series - the benchmark by which all other commuter bikes are measured.

Ridgeback's Urban series became another trend setter. In 1998 these slick tyred, street mountain bikes were not only lots of fun to ride but provided a serious alternative to the more traditional commuting bike.

In 2001 we created the flat bar road bike. Originally named Genesis, this new breed of fast commuter sports bike is seen as one of the last significant developments in cycle genres.

25^th Anniversary Ridgeback R25

Ridgeback's award winning design continues in the latest Flight and Ultraflight Series and in 2008, to mark our 25^th anniversary, the R25 was launched. This was a limited edition of one hundred very special flat bar road bikes. Based on a prototype bike I was riding at the time, the R25 was Ridgebacks most advanced flat bar bike to date.

Four years on and it's now clear that the R25 was a precursor of the future of braking on performance flat bar bikes, as it was equipped with Shimano Deore XT hydraulic discs, capable of awesome stopping power. Today, all the Flight series bikes is equipped with disc brakes.

Dual Track Advance from 2006

Other milestones include, Dual Track, a robust all rounder with 29" wheels aimed at riders looking for a more comfortable off road experience. Originally designed as a mountain bike, today's Dual track is more off-road hybrid than mtb. Using 700c road rims instead of traditional 26 inch wheels, the Dual Track's larger tyres give the bike a longer contact patch for improved traction whilst rolling over lumps and bumps more smoothly.

Bringing the story up to date, 2012 sees the launch of the Cerium, Ridgeback's first drop handlebar bike equipped with disc brakes. A highly practical road bike for all types of riding from commuting to training.

2012 - Cerium road bike