The collaboration between Ridley and Tomorrowland continues with the launch of two special edition Noah Fast and Noah road bikes.
“Fully custom-designed in an eye-catching white and a magical, one of a kind, holographic-prismatic finish, both models reflect the spirit of exploring the world together,” says Ridley.
Available as a complete bike with a matching (oil slick/dark purple) chain or as a frameset (FFS), each bike can also be fully personalized via the Ridley configurator—letting riders choose their own wheels, tires, cockpit, groupset and saddle for a ride that’s truly their own.
Not just another glittery paintjob.
Most striking about the bikes is the custom-developed holographic-prismatic finish, created exclusively for this collaboration in Ridley’s Belgian paint shop. In the spirit of Invenio, this newly developed paint-technology brings together, two styles never before combined on commercially available road bikes.
Depending on how the bike catches and reflects the light, it shows a different side of itself. The holographic paint job expresses itself in the base layers of the bike, fluctuating ever so smoothly from dark purple, to warm blue, to vibrant pink and all combinations in between. On top of this, a bespoke prismatic finish, specially tailored to the holographic base, brings a subtle spark to the bike, only to reveal its full color when struck by bright light, showcasing rainbow-style oil slick patterns throughout. This unique combination makes the bike feel as were it alive, constantly changing in appearance, both in and out of the sunlight.
“Pair all of that with a clean and pure white base, featuring a Ridley and a Invenio touch in brushed silver, topped of with Tomorrowland inspired details, a true piece of art has been created. This handcrafted design is born of the collaboration of the two design studios and reflects the creativity and attention to detail that defines both Ridley and Tomorrowland,” says Tomorrowland.
High-end carbon & electronic shifting
The Noah shares the same geometry and characteristics as Ridley’s Noah Fast but with a different carbon lay-up, to make it accessible to a wider audience. With Vittoria tires, DT Swiss wheels and assembled with a Shimano 105 DI2 2×12 groupset, the bike is available for €4.999.
The Noah Fast is based on Ridley’s most successful and fastest bike ever. At a speed of 50 kilometers per hour, the Noah Fast is 8.5 watts faster than its predecessor. This highlights Ridley’s deep-rooted commitment to aerodynamics, continuing their rich legacy! No wonder this is the bike-of-choice for the pro team Uno-X Mobility. With Continental tires, DT Swiss wheels and assembled with a SRAM Force AXS 2×12 groupset, this top of the range bike is available for €9.299.
The origin of INVENIO
INVENIO literally translates from Latin into “I discover”, “I find”, “I come upon”, which perfectly describes what the collaboration of Tomorrowland and Ridley embodies. It’s about experiencing true freedom, embracing exploration and sharing moments of friendship and adventure.
Last year, two gravel bikes were brought to life through this unique partnership. Earlier this year, the range was expanded with two new groupsets, along with the launch of a bespoke cycling wear collection and cycling glasses. On August 1st, the journey continues with the introduction of Ridley’s high-end aero road bikes, the Noah and Noah Fast, crafted entirely in the same distinctive style.
“Tomorrowland and Ridley are two of a kind, pioneers from Belgium, the beating heart of festival and cycling culture. In the Summer of 2024, they presented INVENIO: a collaboration designed to empower people around the world to unite and explore the world together across all terrains,” adds Ridley.
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