Here we take a look at Tom Pidcocks Ridley X Night SL branded in Paul Milnes and European Champion Colouring.
This was the bike Pidcock rode to his first World Championship Victory back in Bieles 2017, a race memorable for the treacherous conditions in the snow and ice.
It’s interesting to see the technology used on such a tricky and testing parcour.
Browse through the gallery and click on each image for further details on the bike spec.
Here’s the bike Pidcock rode to the win in Bieles, still covered in a combination of mud and snow!
Shimano Prototype Pedals – common place in Pro Cyclocross – Now released as the new XTR Model
A gold KMC Chain running on Ceramic Speed Jockey Wheels with a Short Cage Mechanical Dura Ace 9000 Setup
Pidcock opted for a 1×11 Shimano setup, so fitted a 42t Wolf Tooth Chainring to accommodate his preference
You don’t want any tread in the ice, as nothing will grip the slippy surface, so its a Challenge Dune Team Edition on the front to provide maximum speed and contact area
As the conditions got a little muddier Pidcock Switched to a Challenge Chicane Tubular on the rear, providing a little extra grip on the rear in the slippy muddy corners.
Ceramic Speed Bearings were Part of the Victory
Cantilever Brakes – Avid Shorty Ultimate were chosen in the icy conditions with 4za finishing kit on the bars and stem