With its light, layered carbon fibre frame, the Fenix SL40 is a responsive, comfortable ride that blurs the line between race bike and endurance bike. On high-spirited KOM attempts or finishing sprints, the tapered head tube and massive pressfit BB create a direct transfer between you and the road. Detour onto backroads, and the Fenix's endurance roots come to the fore. When descending, the flattened chainstays and tire clearance (up to 28mm) offer a compliant ride without sacrificing race-ready stiffness. Mavic Ksyrium wheels are proven performers – durable, adventurous, responsive when you need extra punch, and they won't weigh you down on climbs. Equipped with one of the best gruppos around, it gets a workhorse 11-speed Shimano Ultegra shift setup that balances performance and reliability. When coming in hot to technical hairpins, the Ultegra brakes produce confidence-inspiring catch-free power and nuanced modulation.
- High modulus carbon fibre frame with comfort and stiffness engineered diamond shaped top and head tubes performs in all conditions
- Slightly raised headtube adds a bit of endurance comfort to an otherwise race-ready fit
- Tapered, reinforced head tube shaves grams, aids aggressive handling and provides excellent impact protection
- Flattened chainstays provide shock absorption for a comfortable, buzz-free ride
- Shimano Pressfit BB aids power transfer without adding weight
- Revamped carbon fibre fork with carbon steer tube integrates into frame for aerodynamic gains
- Internal routing aids aerodynamics while keeping cables silky smooth
- Carbon fibre drop outs help cut overall weight, while the stainless steel inserts add protection
- Mavic Ksyrium wheelset with 25mm Mavic Yksion Elite tires
- Shimano 11-speed Ultegra groupset
- 50-34T Shimano Ultegra crankset is at home climbing or sprinting
- Shimano Ultegra brakes feel as good as they perform
- Seat, seat post, stem and other components are a mix of 4ZA Cirrus and Cirrus Pro
- Bikes are covered by MEC's Rocksolid Guarantee and Bike Service Agreement. You can bring your bike to any MEC bike shop for free adjustments and minor maintenance for a year after purchase
- Ridley was born in Flanders, Belgium, a region infamous for harsh cycling conditions. Against this backdrop Ridley engineers, tests, and refines their frame construction, race technology, tube profiles, and their own branded component line, 4ZA
