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The Time Alpe d’Huez – the perfect all round climbing bike, built to feel effortless on the way up and composed everywhere else.

Shimano Ultegra 12-speed Di2 delivers crisp, precise electronic shifting, while the Scope R.4A wheelset balances low weight with aero efficiency for speed on every gradient.

Finished in raw carbon, the frame keeps things stealth, subtle and seriously refined.

Light. Responsive. Understated. A true all-rounder built for the mountains and beyond.

Built to be the ultimate do-it-all adventure bike, the Fifty One Assassin blends performance, versatility, and refined design into one seriously capable gravel machine.

⚙️ The new Shimano GRX 717 groupset delivers crisp, reliable shifting with gravel-specific confidence — ready for rough terrain and long days in the saddle.
🛞 Natural tan wall Vittoria T30 tyres bring speed, grip, and timeless gravel style, striking the perfect balance between performance and aesthetics.
⚡ Deep-section wheels add efficiency on the road while remaining composed when the surface turns loose.
🎨 A clean, understated finish keeps the look sharp and purposeful from every angle.

Built for big miles, back roads, and everything in between — the Fifty One Assassin isn’t just a gravel bike. It’s the one bike that can truly do it all.

From Belgian roots to the demands of the WorldTour, Ridley bikes are built on deep racing heritage, forward-thinking design, and relentless innovation. Engineered to perform at the highest level, every frame reflects decades of craftsmanship and real-world racing insight.

Now available to order at Strype Street Cycles ➡️

come see what riding WorldTour-proven performance really feels like!

The right bike. The right fit. The right ride.

Introducing – The Argon 18 Dark Matter

What began as a conversation about pushing further off the beaten path quickly turned into a clear goal: build a bike that blends race-bred performance with true adventure capability. The result is this Argon 18 Dark Matter—fast, focused, and ready for long days where tarmac, gravel, and elevation all blur into one ride.

⚙️ SRAM Force E1 AXS 1x delivers clean, decisive shifting with the simplicity and reliability demanded by big rides and remote terrain.
🔥 Zipp XPLR wheelset is purpose-built for modern gravel racing—wide, stable, and confidence-inspiring when the road disappears and the pace stays high.
🧭 Race-inspired geometry keeps the Dark Matter sharp and responsive, giving it that unmistakable Argon 18 feel whether climbing, descending, or driving the pace on fast gravel.
🛠️ Multiple mounting points across the frame and fork make it easy to run bags, bottles, and even racks—ready for everything from lightweight race setups to fully loaded adventures.

Engineered to go fast, built to go far, and designed to adapt—this Dark Matter isn’t just a gravel bike. It’s a platform for the rides you’ve been planning, and the ones you haven’t thought of yet.

Frameset: Dark Matter
Wheels: XPLR
Groupset: Force E1 AXS 1x