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RidleyNoah Fast
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Origin
The Noah has been Ridley's aero road weapon since the early 2000s, evolving through multiple generations. The Noah Fast name arrived as the dedicated sprint/classics machine — raced by Lotto-Soudal (now Lotto Dstny) in WorldTour. Each generation pushed integration further: the F-Steerer buries all cables inside the steerer tube and frame, eliminating external routing entirely.
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Specifications
- Frame
- 50T-40T-30T HM UD Carbon, F-Tubing aero profiles, In-Mould F-Surface Plus, F-Steerer integrated head tube; PF30 BB, 68mm; TA 12x142mm; frame ~970g (size M, unpainted)
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Ultegra 2x11 or Dura-Ace Di2, or SRAM Red AXS (build-dependent); Rotor Vegast crankset on some builds
- Brakes
- Hydraulic flat-mount disc brakes (disc version); rim brake on pre-disc builds
- Wheels
- 700c; Forza Skiron CR38 38mm carbon clincher tubeless-ready on reviewed builds; 19mm internal width
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Exceptional aerodynamic efficiency from F-Tubing + integrated cockpit — competitive in wind-tunnel data with top German/Italian rivals
- WorldTour-proven platform with real race pedigree in sprints and classics
- Disc version retains aero credentials while gaining all-conditions confidence
−Weaknesses
- Proprietary F-Steerer cockpit means handlebar replacement is complex and expensive
- Stiff race geometry is unforgiving on long endurance days
- Max 28mm tyre clearance limits rough-road versatility vs newer aero platforms
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