RIDLEY KANZO FAST 2.0 SRAM FORCE XPLR 1X13

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THE NEXT GENERATION OF GRAVEL SPEED

The all-new Ridley Kanzo Fast 2.0 SRAM Force XPLR takes high-performance gravel racing to another level. Combining cutting-edge aerodynamics, massive tyre clearance, progressive race geometry and SRAM's latest 13-speed Force XPLR drivetrain, this is a gravel bike designed around one simple objective – going seriously fast.

The original Kanzo Fast helped redefine what an aerodynamic gravel race bike could be. The Kanzo Fast 2.0 pushes that philosophy considerably further, bringing Ridley's latest aerodynamic technology into a platform designed around the wider tyres, higher speeds and increasingly demanding terrain of modern gravel racing.

Fast across open gravel, planted when the surface gets rough and explosively responsive when it's time to attack, the Kanzo Fast 2.0 is built for riders who aren't interested in simply finishing the course. They want to race it.

AERO MEETS GRAVEL

Aerodynamics matter in gravel racing. Average speeds are increasing, racing is becoming more competitive and riders are spending longer periods pushing significant power into the wind. The Kanzo Fast 2.0 has been developed to make every watt count.

Ridley has transferred its latest-generation aerodynamic technology, originally developed for the Noah Fast, directly into the Kanzo Fast 2.0. Crucially, the aerodynamic profiles have been developed around the much larger tyres now being used in modern gravel racing.

Wide tyres naturally present a larger frontal area, but Ridley's optimised frame shapes are designed to help compensate for this aerodynamic penalty. The result is a bike that combines the grip, control and rolling efficiency of high-volume tyres with the speed and efficiency of a dedicated aero race platform.

When the gravel opens up, get low, put the power down and let the Kanzo Fast 2.0 do what it was designed to do.

58MM TYRE CLEARANCE – HUGE TYRES. SERIOUS SPEED.

One of the defining features of the Kanzo Fast 2.0 is its enormous tyre clearance. The frame and fork accept tyres up to 58mm, equivalent to approximately 29x2.3", giving this aerodynamic gravel race bike genuine mountain-bike levels of tyre volume.

This isn't simply about comfort. High-volume tyres can provide exceptional traction, control and rolling efficiency across rough terrain, allowing you to maintain momentum across surfaces that would force a bike running narrower tyres to slow down.

The huge clearance also gives you the freedom to tune the bike around the course ahead. Run narrower, faster tyres for smoother gravel or exploit the full capacity of the frame when the terrain becomes rough, loose and technical. If conditions turn wet, running narrower tyres also leaves substantial additional clearance for mud.

The Force XPLR specification takes full advantage of this capability with huge 55mm Schwalbe G-One RS Pro tubeless-ready tyres. Fast rolling, high volume and built for speed, they're an ideal match for the Kanzo Fast 2.0's aggressive racing intentions.

PROGRESSIVE PERFORMANCE GEOMETRY

The Kanzo Fast 2.0 isn't simply an aerodynamic evolution. Its geometry has been completely revised around the larger tyres and higher speeds of contemporary gravel racing.

A steeper seat angle positions the rider further forward over the bike, making it easier to maintain an efficient aerodynamic position during long, high-power efforts. An 80mm bottom bracket drop compensates for the increased tyre volume and lowers the rider within the bike, increasing stability when speeds rise.

Fork geometry has also been optimised around the larger wheel radius, helping retain the sharp and precise steering expected from a high-performance race bike.

Short 425mm chainstays preserve the immediate acceleration and responsive character of the Kanzo Fast, while the longer overall wheelbase gives you the stability and confidence to keep pushing across loose, broken and unpredictable surfaces.

The result is a gravel bike that feels alive when you accelerate, composed when you're flat-out and reassuringly predictable when the terrain starts fighting back.

SRAM FORCE XPLR 1X13 – PERFORMANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE

SRAM Force XPLR 1x13 is perfectly matched to the Kanzo Fast 2.0. The dedicated gravel drivetrain combines wireless electronic shifting with a huge gear range and the simplicity, reliability and chain security of a modern 1x system.

A 44T Force XPLR aero chainring is paired with SRAM's XG-1371 10–46T 13-speed cassette. The result is a wide overall range with closely spaced ratios where they matter, giving you the gears required to attack steep gravel climbs without sacrificing the top-end speed needed when you're hammering across fast roads and open gravel.

Wireless electronic shifting delivers fast, precise gear changes with a beautifully clean cockpit, while SRAM hydraulic disc brakes provide the stopping power and modulation needed to brake later and carry more speed into technical sections.

The Force XPLR crankset also incorporates a spindle-based power meter, giving you accurate performance data directly from the bike. For racing, training and pacing long events, it's a valuable addition to an already seriously high-performance specification.

The Kanzo Fast 2.0 is designed exclusively around 1x drivetrains and can accommodate chainrings up to 56T, allowing riders to tailor gearing for everything from brutal climbing courses to extremely fast, flat gravel racing.

FORZA SKIRON RS – CARBON SPEED

The Force XPLR build is equipped with Forza Skiron RS carbon wheels, and they're far more than simply a lightweight upgrade.

The 50mm-deep carbon rims complement the aerodynamic design of the Kanzo Fast 2.0, while a generous 27mm internal rim width provides an excellent platform for today's high-volume gravel tyres.

The Skiron RS wheelset takes performance even further with Vonoa carbon spokes and CeramicSpeed bearings, creating a premium wheel package designed around low weight, stiffness and efficiency.

Combined with the 55mm Schwalbe G-One RS Pro tyres, the result is an extremely modern gravel race setup – deep aerodynamic carbon wheels paired with huge, fast-rolling rubber.

It's a combination designed to hold speed on the fast sections while giving you the grip, cushioning and confidence to keep pushing when smooth gravel turns rough.

INTEGRATED NIMBUS PRO COCKPIT

At the front of the bike, Ridley's integrated 4ZA Nimbus Pro cockpit continues the Kanzo Fast 2.0's uncompromising aerodynamic approach.

Internal cable routing creates an exceptionally clean front end and keeps unnecessary clutter out of the airflow. The cockpit allows the rider to maintain an efficient position during fast sections while still providing the control required when descending or attacking more technical terrain.

Low, clean and purposeful, the front of the Kanzo Fast 2.0 looks exactly like what it is – a gravel race bike designed around speed.

INTERNAL FRAME STORAGE

The Kanzo Fast 2.0 also proves that a pure race bike can be practical. A discreet storage compartment built into the lower downtube provides space for essentials such as a spare tube, CO₂ cartridge and multitool without disrupting the aerodynamic profile of the frame.

Two padded storage pouches are supplied in different sizes, allowing you to tailor what you carry depending on the ride or race. The pouches can be used individually or together, while their padding helps prevent unwanted rattling inside the frame.

Positioning the storage low in the downtube also keeps the additional weight close to the bottom bracket and therefore low within the bike.

It means the essentials can remain permanently on the bike, leaving your jersey pockets free and the bike's clean aerodynamic profile untouched.

BUILT TO RACE IN THE REAL WORLD

The Kanzo Fast 2.0 might have been developed around racing, but gravel racing doesn't always mean perfect roads, sunshine and dust.

Integrated top-tube mounts allow a low-profile top-tube bag to be fitted for nutrition and race essentials, while compatibility with Ridley's dedicated Curana mudguard system means the Kanzo Fast 2.0 can also become an extremely capable winter training bike. When mudguards are fitted, maximum tyre clearance is reduced to 47mm.

The frame is also capable of lightweight bikepacking or fast-packing duties, giving the Kanzo Fast 2.0 versatility beyond the start line without compromising its fundamental race-focused character.

HEADLINE SPECIFICATION

PERFORMANCE GEOMETRY

THE SWEET SPOT IN THE KANZO FAST 2.0 RANGE

The SRAM Force XPLR build could well be the sweet spot in the Kanzo Fast 2.0 range. You get the same Ultra HM carbon chassis, progressive race geometry, huge 58mm tyre clearance, aerodynamic development and internal storage technology that define Ridley's flagship gravel platform, but with a specification that concentrates the investment exactly where it matters.

SRAM Force XPLR provides premium wireless 13-speed shifting and integrated power measurement, while the Forza Skiron RS wheels bring 50mm carbon rims, wide 27mm internals, carbon spokes and CeramicSpeed bearings to the package.

Then there are the 55mm Schwalbe G-One RS Pro tyres. Their huge volume allows you to exploit exactly what the Kanzo Fast 2.0 was designed to do – maintain speed when the surface underneath you becomes increasingly rough.

This isn't performance for the sake of a specification sheet. Every major component complements the fundamental character of the bike.

BUILT FOR THE NEW ERA OF GRAVEL RACING

Gravel racing has changed. The bikes are faster, the tyres are getting bigger and riders are attacking increasingly technical terrain at speeds that would once have seemed ridiculous on a drop-bar bike.

The Kanzo Fast 2.0 has been designed around that new reality.

Instead of forcing you to choose between aerodynamics and tyre volume, Ridley has engineered a platform capable of exploiting both. The aerodynamic carbon chassis and deep wheels reward you when speeds rise, while the huge tyres, progressive geometry and low bottom bracket allow you to maintain momentum when the course deteriorates.

That's where this bike becomes seriously exciting.

It's not simply about being fast on perfect gravel. It's about staying fast when the gravel is anything but perfect.

THE BOTTOM LINE

The Ridley Kanzo Fast 2.0 SRAM Force XPLR is a thoroughly modern gravel race machine – aerodynamic, aggressive and seriously fast, but designed around the tyre volume and control required to race hard across genuinely rough terrain.

The Ultra HM carbon chassis brings Ridley's latest aerodynamic thinking to gravel, while massive 58mm tyre clearance radically expands the terrain you can attack at speed. Progressive race geometry delivers the stability to exploit that capability, and SRAM Force XPLR 1x13 provides the wireless shifting precision, huge gear range and integrated power measurement expected from a premium race build.

Add the superb Forza Skiron RS carbon wheelset with Vonoa carbon spokes and CeramicSpeed bearings, huge 55mm Schwalbe G-One RS Pro tyres, integrated Nimbus Pro cockpit and internal frame storage and you have an exceptionally complete gravel racing package.

This isn't a bike designed simply to get you across rough terrain.

It's designed to get you across it faster.

RIDLEY KANZO FAST 2.0 FORCE XPLR – AERO SPEED. BIG-TYRE CONTROL. FLAT-OUT GRAVEL PERFORMANCE.