A green single-speed Fairdale Ridgemont 27.5 Inch Bike (2023) with a black saddle and black handlebars. The bike, featuring thick tires, is shown from the side. An inset image highlights a close-up of the bike's frame.

The Fairdale Ridgemont 27.5 Inch Bike (2023) is an adult-sized, green bicycle featuring a black seat, straight handlebars, and black tires. This 27.5" bike boasts an efficient 8-speed drivetrain, making it ideal for both casual rides and tackling more challenging terrain.

A black single-speed bicycle featuring a sturdy frame, straight handlebars, wire spokes, and Maxxis tires. This minimalist bike offers a straightforward design with no additional accessories, ideal for those who value simplicity. Comparable to the 2023 Fairdale Ridgemont 27.5 Inch Bike but without the complexity of an 8-speed drivetrain.

Description

Fairdale Ridgemont 27.5" Bike (2023)

The Ridgemont is a simple bike. That’s a good thing. You won’t find finicky technology that needs constant adjustment, or a saddle position based on aerodynamic studies. Instead, you will find a bike designed to “just go for a ride”.

The Ridgemont will remind you that balancing on two wheels can feel magical.

The Ridgemont is user-friendly and ultra-durable with its BMX style stem and bars, and it's ready to cruise around town with its 8-speed drivetrain. All-new for this year are the Ridgemont's 27.5”wheels and tires that are made to soak up the bumps and turn up the fun meter.

Features

A simple bike, and that helps. No finicky technology needing constant adjustment and no saddle position based on aerodynamic studies: the Ridgemont is designed to just go for a ride.
All new 27.5" wheels and tyres. Maxxis Pace 27.5 x 2.1 tyres on double wall aluminium rims soak up the bumps around town.
BMX style stem and bars. A Sunday Freeze top load stem and 100% chromoly Fairdale MX-4 bar give a cockpit that feels familiar and stays put.
8-speed drivetrain for cruising. A MicroShift 11-34T cassette, trigger shifter and FSA Tempo 1X cranks give enough range for hills without anything fussy.
Two sizes, 1020 steel frame. S/M suits riders 5'2" to 5'8" and M/L suits 5'6" to 6'0", both ultra durable with a steel fork.

Specifications

Size: S/M (57cm) suits 5'2" to 5'8", M/L (60cm) suits 5'6" to 6'0", 27.5" wheels
Frame: 1020 steel
Top tube: S/M 575mm effective, 544mm actual. M/L 606mm effective, 581mm actual
Chainstay: 442mm
Head tube angle: 69°
Seat tube angle: 70°
Standover: S/M 734mm, M/L 794mm
Fork: 1020 steel, 399mm length, 50mm offset
Headset: FSA, sealed integrated
Stem: Sunday Freeze top load
Bars: Fairdale MX-4, 100% chromoly
Grips: Fairdale Swan
Brakes: Aluminium V-brake
Brake lever: Aluminium
Cranks: FSA Tempo 1X, 170mm on S/M, 175mm on M/L
Bottom bracket: FSA, threaded English
Sprocket: Fairdale 36T
Chain: KMC Z8.1, 8-speed
Pedals: Odyssey Twisted PC
Front hub: 36H, 3/8" axle, loose ball
Rear hub: 36H, 3/8" axle, 8-speed cassette, loose ball
Rear cog: MicroShift cassette, 11-34T, 8-speed
Rims: 36 hole aluminium, double wall, Schrader valve
Tyres: Maxxis Pace 27.5" x 2.1"
Seat: Fairdale logo
Seat post: 27.2mm micro adjust
Seat clamp: Fairdale 30mm
Gearing: 36T front, 11-34T 8-speed cassette, MicroShift TS39-8R trigger shifter and RD-M26CS rear derailleur
Note: Head tube 115mm on S/M and 160mm on M/L. Wheelbase 1057mm and 1089mm. Stack 516mm and 558mm, reach 387mm and 403mm. BB drop 135mm. Maximum tyre width about 56mm

Assembly information

Your bike ships mostly assembled in the box. Finishing it takes most people 10 to 20 minutes with basic tools, and the video above walks through every step.

Fit the handlebars and line them up with the front wheel
Fit the front wheel, pedals and seat post
Check the brakes and tyre pressure before the first ride

Tools: Allen key set and a 15mm, 17mm or 19mm spanner for the pedals and axle nuts (bikes can vary between these three sizes). A socket is needed if installing pegs.

Rather have it done? Ask us about extra assembly before you order, or any local bike shop can finish the build for a small fee.