The Falcn Essential builds on the success of this Falcn RS.The performance geometry and tyre clearance of 34 millimetres are identical, and the diffuser fork crown and universal derailleur hanger (UDH) are also retained.
This geometry was carefully designed by Ridley's product developers with a focus on speed, stability and responsiveness. The head tube length is shorter than that of the Noah Fast and Helium SLX, providing a more aggressive riding position. The bottom bracket is located lower because it has been adapted to the ability to ride with thicker tyres. so the rider maintains excellent control.
The points of difference are in the round seatpost on the Falcn Essential (versus a D-shaped seatpost on the Falcn RS) and the carbon composition. Nevertheless, the frame of the Falcn Essential still weighs only 990 grams.
| Frame | Falcn, Aero-To-Weigth HM carbon, TA 12x142, BB86 |
| Fork | Falcn TA 12x100, 45mm rake, D-Shape steerer, 1 1/4"-1 1/2" |
| Material | Carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano 105 DI2 // 2x12s |
| Crank | Shimano 105 // 50/34 // 170mm |
| Cassette | Shimano 105// 12s // 11-34 |
| Electric bike | No |
| Brake Type | Flat Mount |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 DI2 // 2x12 // Braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 DI2 // 2x12s |
| Handlebar | 4ZA Stratos Pro 380 V1 |
| Stem | 4ZA Stratos Pro Stem/110/BLA V2 |
| Seatpost | Forza Cirrus // Carbon-Alloy // 10mm Offset // 350mm // 27,2mm |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Shortfit 2.0 |
| Front Wheel | Forza Skiron CR38 // TA 12x100mm // Clincher-TLR // DT Swiss 370 hub // 19mm Internal Width // 38mm deep |
| Rear Wheel | FORZA Skiron38 // DT Swiss 370 hub // Tubeless Ready// 38mm Deep // 19mmm Internal Width |
| Tyres | Vittoria Rubino Pro IV 700x28 fold full black G2.0 |
| Max Tire Clearance 700c (*) | 34 mm |