Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Ridley's prototype gravel race bike broke cover at this year's Traka, and raised eyebrows for its progressive aero-oriented design, geometry and wide tyre clearances.

In this video, senior tech editor Warren Rossiter is at Ridley's headquarters in Belgium to bring you an exclusive first ride review of the prototype months before its official launch to give you the inside scoop on its design, and explains why it's a new yardstick for gravel race bike design going forward.

00:00 Intro
00:11 Ridley RSS Aero Gravel Prototype
01:01 What is it?
01:58 The Details
03:44 Near Ideal Build
04:35 Ride Impression


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