City / Commuter Bike
The Ridgeback Comet is forms part of Ridgebacks Rapide range, designed for city and commuting use. Unlike its predecessor the Speed, it loses the mudguards and rack, but there are significant upgrades in the componentry used. The Ladies model features a step through frame. Key Features of the Ridgeback Rapide range:
• 6061 aluminium frame with high tensile steel forks
• Shimano EZ-Fire Shifters
• Shimano Triple Chainset
• Tektro V-Brakes
Upgrades over the Ridgeback Speed:
• 8 Speed Gears
• Shimano Altus Rear Mech
• Shimano 8 Speed Cassette
• Front Mech and Chain upgraded
• Adjustable stem
Bike Spec
Frame 6061 Heat treated Aluminium
Forks Hi Ten Steel
Wheels Shimano RM40 Hubs on Alex ACE-18 Rims
Tyres Continental Contact 700x37c
GearsShifters Shimano EZFire 8 Speed
RearMech Shimano Altus
FrontMech Shimano C051
Chainset Shimano M191 Triple (48/38/28)
BottomBracket Shimano Cartridge
Chain Shimano HG50
Brakes Direct Pull 'V' brakes
BrakeLevers Shimano
Saddle Ozone
SeatPost Alloy Suspension, 27.2mm
HandleBars Riser, Satin Finish
Stem Alloy Adjustable
Headset Sealed
