OH :( i did my internship in march there and now i see i missed out on Manon being there. I am waiting because in the next week i will hear if i can go back for a real contract. hope i can be there loved it so much hehe.
@@Em.2403 Boom that's how it's done 🙌 Great work Emily, maybe we'll see you there on our next factory visit... Dan's been eyeing up the beer 👀 Make sure you submit the bike to the vault when it's done 👉 gcn.eu/app - We would love to see what your hard work turns into 🙌
Always a soft spot for Ridley - rode a Noah RS AND a Noah SL for almost 3.5 years, excellent bikes, gave me absolutely loads of joy and fun, plenty of speed. Great video and presentation.
Thanks for this! I travelled all the way from New Zealand to pick up my new Ridley Fenix 3 years ago. It is a work of art. So cool to see where it was crafted. This might be my GOAT GCN video!!
@@gcntech a lot of factories in Europe use bare frames made overseas in Taiwan, there's one that even weave their own carbon fabrics: Time. At one point I was craving for one but ended with a Look instead (cause I wanted disc brakes and their Alpe d'Huez model was only available in rim brakes at the time). Pretty sure it's going to be epic
It was interesting to see how labour intensive that bike production is and we didn't even see how many "people hours" it took to actually build the frame. Great video GCN and kudos to Ridley to allow this to happen.
Very interesting walk through of the process. I was a little confused though about how the decals could be applied before the coat of purple paint? Why did the paint not cover the decals?
I still have one of their 2011 X-Fire CX bikes…..I’ve repurposed it for gravel riding with a SRAM 1X drivetrain but kept the Fulcrum Racing 7 wheels because they’re fast and obnoxiously loud, slapped some Donnelly 32c tires on her for traction. Switched out the hardware to red anodized titanium bolts then attached som LOOK track pedals. I kept the Avid Shorty Ultimate canti’s because they work well. This bike absolutely refuses to die and takes whatever I throw at it. A true representation and fine testament of Ridley’s commitment to the production of a fine machine. Great video, love listening to you.
I still own and ride a 2012 RIDLEY NOAH RS. It has served me extremely well. The paint is STILL fantastic - red/white/black. I obsess with keeping it clean and waxed. I often get asked if it is new even though it is 12 years old. The fit and finish remain exemplary. The aero frame and fork designs created a very fast and slippery model. Gr8 bikes! The workmanship stands the test of time.
Vielen Dank für das tolle Video. Ich fahre schon seit Jahrzehnten auf RIDLEY. Aktuell das FENIX SL und SLX jeweils als DB. Mein Gravelbike X-Trail befindet sich gerade zum lackieren bei Ihnen. Tolles Design und sehr gutes Preis- Leistungsverhältnis. 😊
Cool that Ridley gets some airtime. I happened to buy one because my trusted dealer sells them, their frame customization options are cool and I still love mine, even though it is a stock option.
It's an ad. Ridley paid GCN to showcase their bikes. Other brands simply pay GCN on an ongoing basis, which is why they appear more frequently on the channel.
@@Frostbiker Sure. It's still a rare sight for GCN to partner with one of the "lesser" brands and not just Canyon, Pinarello and the other big manufacturers. Even if it is paid, indeed.
It's really amazing that they can produce a bike in such a short time because I put my order in February for delivery in July and I am still waiting for my bike in November. Sort your customer service out Ridley.
This video is what tipped the scale in favor of buying the Grifn! It's easy to get lost in the specs war but seeing it being made next door in Belgium was super cool :) can't wait!
The sander does have a vacuum pipe built in...but yes there is some paint dust when hand sanding for sure....not as dangerous as carbon sanding..I guess that was done in Taiwan
Really like and want to see more videos on bicycle factories and how bicycles are made by different brands. Also factories that make lights, gears, helmets, locks and etc related to bicycles and cycling.
Nope. That's the world you live in - if the frame was painted and assembled in "country X" then it is labelled "made [usually "assembled"] in country X". The frame is just a component of a whole. That's the basics. There is a bunch of detail around the law though.
Come to Portugal and get to know the "CARBON TEAM" factory! They are a relatively new company that makes one of the lightest frames in the world and have the entire process in the same factory (including the carbon assembly)! They are one of the biggest companies in frame production in Europe. You will not regret!
Ace video - very interesting... I've ordered a Kando Fast and really looking forward to it arriving in May (fingers crossed) Seeing the build process is fascinating.
Love these factory tours no matter what the product. And how cool is it that the brand name selection is based on Ridley Scott? Like we hadn’t all guessed- still neat to find out.
Great vid Manon. As as ex car factory worker it's cool to see some of the production methods, and the pride people take in their work. Guessing the colour coat paint (purple) application over the decals is to have an even surface for the clear coat. I'd rather have the decal bump with the knowledge there was purple paint underneath!
I just ordered a new bike, unfortunately finding a proper Ridley dealer nearby was nearly impossible, for that reason I wend with another brand. Hope they will improve their dealer network in the Netherlands in the future.
Nice to see custom paint and parts assembly but It would have been great to see the actual frame layup and manufacturing process either in-house or at the contract manufacturer in Taiwan. There are some pretty big differences in manufacturing processes that are good to know when choosing a new carbon bike. What distinguishes Ridley from anybody else? -- That's the question I want answered.
I'm very envious Manon. Awesome brand and bikes. There are few brands I've not owned and I currently have a 4 year old Helium which I consider is equal to the very best and far superior to many.
Very interesting company and factory. And not that far from where I live 🤔 I‘m currently commuting on a rather old Ridley Force 6. Maybe one day, once I finished my degree, i‘ll ride it to Belgium and head home on a Grifn or Kanzo 😋
Just bought a Ridley Noah RS TT For $300 from FB Marketplace & it’s FULL carbon, I rode it for the first time & it’s the first time I rode a bike since I broke my tibia in 3 places from a motorcycle accident & I had a guy on a $12k Trek ask to buy it after I lapped him at the local park. I knew I had to figure out more about the bike . It’s has a HED 3 trispoke & a Zipp AeroDisc & it’s flat black 😊
The hand crafted graphics are mind boggling. That's a very cool aspect of Ridley which I had no idea. I mean, who doesn't like hand crafted high end gear of any sort.
They have dust extraction on the sander and there will be ambient dust extraction in the room. They are in the EU it's very unlikely that they don't meet the appropriate standards.
The responsibility for the safety of an employee is with the employer not the employee. He can’t ‘opt out’. By law he has to be given the correct H&S eqpt. If he chooses not to use it the company should make him. Bottom line “wear this Ppe or you leave.”
Shout out to the cat with the New York Yankees hat on. And to the lovely presenter as y'all call yourselves. Good stuff m lady. More more more more more please. Lol keepemcoming
I laughed when he said Scott was already taken for a bike brand, so he went with Ridley. I've always loved the Blade Runner movie - must go watch it again.
Thought the same. He also skipped the minor detail that when he went to Taiwan to look for a factory to make his bikes, he visited the one that produced Scott bikes and only there and then was reminded how he liked the movie Alien and eventually came up with Ridley.
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OH :( i did my internship in march there and now i see i missed out on Manon being there.
I am waiting because in the next week i will hear if i can go back for a real contract.
hope i can be there loved it so much hehe.
We hope you make it back 🙌 Looks like a great place to work!
@@gcntech lil Update, i will get my Contract this or next week yay!! 🎉🎉🎉
Time to save for my first real road bike ❤❤❤
@@Em.2403 Boom that's how it's done 🙌 Great work Emily, maybe we'll see you there on our next factory visit... Dan's been eyeing up the beer 👀 Make sure you submit the bike to the vault when it's done 👉 gcn.eu/app - We would love to see what your hard work turns into 🙌
Always a soft spot for Ridley - rode a Noah RS AND a Noah SL for almost 3.5 years, excellent bikes, gave me absolutely loads of joy and fun, plenty of speed. Great video and presentation.
Great to hear! They make some sweet looking bikes 🙌 Would you get another one?
@@gcntech absolutely, the new Grifn looks great and suits my needs so definitely on the list
You can see Manon's excitement mounting as the bike takes shape. It's really a beautiful bike.
Who wouldn't be excited 😁
Thanks for this! I travelled all the way from New Zealand to pick up my new Ridley Fenix 3 years ago. It is a work of art. So cool to see where it was crafted. This might be my GOAT GCN video!!
Super cool to hear that you loved the video 🙌 Can you think of any other factories we should visit? 👀
@@gcntech a lot of factories in Europe use bare frames made overseas in Taiwan, there's one that even weave their own carbon fabrics: Time. At one point I was craving for one but ended with a Look instead (cause I wanted disc brakes and their Alpe d'Huez model was only available in rim brakes at the time). Pretty sure it's going to be epic
@@gcntech Orbea!
@@gcntech Time Bicycles would be amazing!
Factory is local(ish) in France, and a different way of using Carbon
It was interesting to see how labour intensive that bike production is and we didn't even see how many "people hours" it took to actually build the frame. Great video GCN and kudos to Ridley to allow this to happen.
Agree it's a great and insightful vid, but 'allow'? I'd wager Ridley paid for the privilege. Probably to the chagrin of the Orbea marketing team :P
It’s along way between Belgium and Taiwan. Man hours costs aren’t so important to the European companies when they’re Taiwan hours!
@@irfuel Morgan Stanley says that Tesla's Berlin factory can currently produce 90 cars/hour ;)
@@irfuel im not sure ! :) sometimes yes but if this is small company presure is high=make more
Very interesting walk through of the process. I was a little confused though about how the decals could be applied before the coat of purple paint? Why did the paint not cover the decals?
Yeeeah! HOW???????
One Reason might be that the paint just doesn't stick on the decals. But I don't know for sure.
That was the "Clear" coat the painter was applying.
@@KenSmith-bv4si Nope. You can clearly see that the frame is black beforehand. The third step is clear coat.
I think they accidentally mixed up the painting part in editing the video.
As a Belgian, still in love with my Ridley Kanzo Fast painted in Belgian blue! Good video, clear and you can see the enthousiasm!
Love Ridley so much, my 2017 fenix sl in lotto team colours is my pride and joy
I still have one of their 2011 X-Fire CX bikes…..I’ve repurposed it for gravel riding with a SRAM 1X drivetrain but kept the Fulcrum Racing 7 wheels because they’re fast and obnoxiously loud, slapped some Donnelly 32c tires on her for traction. Switched out the hardware to red anodized titanium bolts then attached som LOOK track pedals. I kept the Avid Shorty Ultimate canti’s because they work well. This bike absolutely refuses to die and takes whatever I throw at it. A true representation and fine testament of Ridley’s commitment to the production of a fine machine. Great video, love listening to you.
Always good to see factory tours where owners are proud of their business.
I still own and ride a 2012 RIDLEY NOAH RS. It has served me extremely well. The paint is STILL fantastic - red/white/black. I obsess with keeping it clean and waxed. I often get asked if it is new even though it is 12 years old. The fit and finish remain exemplary. The aero frame and fork designs created a very fast and slippery model. Gr8 bikes! The workmanship stands the test of time.
Wow, that was quite cool and fascinating, thank you Manon and GCN!
Love my Ridley!
Is it in the bike vault? 👉gcn.eu/app
Vielen Dank für das tolle Video. Ich fahre schon seit Jahrzehnten auf RIDLEY. Aktuell das FENIX SL und SLX jeweils als DB. Mein Gravelbike X-Trail befindet sich gerade zum lackieren bei Ihnen. Tolles Design und sehr gutes Preis- Leistungsverhältnis. 😊
Cool that Ridley gets some airtime. I happened to buy one because my trusted dealer sells them, their frame customization options are cool and I still love mine, even though it is a stock option.
It's an ad. Ridley paid GCN to showcase their bikes. Other brands simply pay GCN on an ongoing basis, which is why they appear more frequently on the channel.
@@Frostbiker Sure. It's still a rare sight for GCN to partner with one of the "lesser" brands and not just Canyon, Pinarello and the other big manufacturers. Even if it is paid, indeed.
As an owner of an Helium SL Team Issue I am glad that Manon got to ride and we got to see the Ridley factory.
It's really amazing that they can produce a bike in such a short time because I put my order in February for delivery in July and I am still waiting for my bike in November.
Sort your customer service out Ridley.
Such an amazing video, because I’m getting my custom build Fenix delivered this week! Awesome timing, so cool to see how my bike was build!! 🥰
Nice to have so much choice in colour. Now an option on my list for a gravel bike that is not brown, black or matte green.
What colour would you go for? 👀
@@gcntech Manon‘s choice is pretty good. I also like their „Heritage“ paint scheme. Maybe with metalic blue.
How did they paint the frame with the stickers on without paint sticking on them?
Love this video, thank you Manon and GCN!
this is so awesome - up close and go through a detailed video of how a bike is made. Bike tour videos are really amazing..
This video is what tipped the scale in favor of buying the Grifn! It's easy to get lost in the specs war but seeing it being made next door in Belgium was super cool :) can't wait!
Yo tengo una Ridley y su calidad es increíble. Gran documental!
I'd love to see a visit to Shimano (or other big manufacturer of components) factories. I find them more interesting than frames.
We're sure we could soak up some other factories! 🙌
Great content...Great presentation by Manon!!! Great brands - both Ridley and GCN!!
Great to see the whole process and meet the founder. such attention to detail. great stuff
Awesome video GCN! After watching this i'm even more in love with my Ridley Kanzo Adventure.❤
Loved it. Love my Helium SLX rim brake
They do the best looking bikes by far loved my Ridley Dean Fast when I had it
Great film, the best yet Manon!
Cool video, Manon is an absolutely delightful presenter!
Been racing an old Ridley X-Fire cyclocross bike in local gravel races for several years and what a great, quick and responsive frame
Just go my beautiful Kanzo Fast today, happy to see where it was painted !
Great to see the process. However, I was a little surprised that no one was wearing masks while sanding the frames. OHS not a thing in Belgium?
The sander does have a vacuum pipe built in...but yes there is some paint dust when hand sanding for sure....not as dangerous as carbon sanding..I guess that was done in Taiwan
indeed
@@truthseeker8483 can be, but thats never enough
If you take a look there is a massive particle extraction filter in that room. Basically right behind him!
@@luukrutten1295 doesnt matter, that never removes everything from your nose. thats why the created filters you can put on your face.
Really like and want to see more videos on bicycle factories and how bicycles are made by different brands. Also factories that make lights, gears, helmets, locks and etc related to bicycles and cycling.
Cool brand ❤Beautiful bike Thanks Manon
Great video! And a beautiful bike. 😀
Your bike frame looks damn good, i love the color that you chose
Great video, thank you!
Very nice! Dream factory!
That was a really cool process and beautiful bike
Jochim said, the bikes are made in Europe and then Manon states the frames are molded in Taiwan. Some conflicting information it seems.
Nope. That's the world you live in - if the frame was painted and assembled in "country X" then it is labelled "made [usually "assembled"] in country X". The frame is just a component of a whole.
That's the basics. There is a bunch of detail around the law though.
That is a beautiful paint job x
Even better in the flesh!
Thanks, Mannon! Very interesting video.
Awesome & Thanks :)
I love this type of videos from scratch to real bike
Come to Portugal and get to know the "CARBON TEAM" factory! They are a relatively new company that makes one of the lightest frames in the world and have the entire process in the same factory (including the carbon assembly)! They are one of the biggest companies in frame production in Europe. You will not regret!
Fantastic doc….thankyou
Cool video. Great to see behind the scenes on an amazing brand.
Loved the episode and the anchor way of presenting! It would be cool if GCN could visit the Canyon factory again!
Ace video - very interesting... I've ordered a Kando Fast and really looking forward to it arriving in May (fingers crossed) Seeing the build process is fascinating.
this was great, thank you.
Love these factory tours no matter what the product.
And how cool is it that the brand name selection is based on Ridley Scott? Like we hadn’t all guessed- still neat to find out.
I had no idea, and Blade Runner is a favourite film. I feel stupid now
Would be nice to have bike names like Roy, Pris, Zora, or Taffy
Fascinating!
The most important part is missing. How the frame is constructed?
Thanks Manon and crew.....WELL. ??? How did it ride ? Purple is an interesting choice , the color of royalty !
Great vid Manon. As as ex car factory worker it's cool to see some of the production methods, and the pride people take in their work. Guessing the colour coat paint (purple) application over the decals is to have an even surface for the clear coat. I'd rather have the decal bump with the knowledge there was purple paint underneath!
I just ordered a new bike, unfortunately finding a proper Ridley dealer nearby was nearly impossible, for that reason I wend with another brand. Hope they will improve their dealer network in the Netherlands in the future.
Nice to see custom paint and parts assembly but It would have been great to see the actual frame layup and manufacturing process either in-house or at the contract manufacturer in Taiwan. There are some pretty big differences in manufacturing processes that are good to know when choosing a new carbon bike. What distinguishes Ridley from anybody else? -- That's the question I want answered.
Running an in-house paint department and watching a few ladies apply decals do not a frame make. These guys are just as fake as Wilier
@thekenthouse6428 outsourcing manufacturing (in house design and finishing) is the only way for mid-sized brands to survive.
Don't hate the player.
These folk are extremely talented! Great to see their work!
Nice video Manon. Ridley seems like a great company!
It’s an advert that’s why the company looks good. GCN makes its money by advertising. It would never give negative reviews to manufacturers.
The Ridley Noah Fast is one of my favorite bikes.
I'm very envious Manon. Awesome brand and bikes. There are few brands I've not owned and I currently have a 4 year old Helium which I consider is equal to the very best and far superior to many.
I had a DAMACLES well build bikes
still love it
nice build miss GCN
Ridley should have absolutely let you keep the bike, looks like a sweet ride for sure.
Hahahah Manon wishes 😂
Am Wochenende werde ich mir das Fenix SLic bestellen. Freu mich auf das neue Bike. 😊
That’s one banger of a bike!
Very interesting company and factory. And not that far from where I live 🤔 I‘m currently commuting on a rather old Ridley Force 6. Maybe one day, once I finished my degree, i‘ll ride it to Belgium and head home on a Grifn or Kanzo 😋
Intriguing for a Ridley owner
Just bought a Ridley Noah RS TT For $300 from FB Marketplace & it’s FULL carbon, I rode it for the first time & it’s the first time I rode a bike since I broke my tibia in 3 places from a motorcycle accident & I had a guy on a $12k Trek ask to buy it after I lapped him at the local park. I knew I had to figure out more about the bike . It’s has a HED 3 trispoke & a Zipp AeroDisc & it’s flat black 😊
The hand crafted graphics are mind boggling. That's a very cool aspect of Ridley which I had no idea. I mean, who doesn't like hand crafted high end gear of any sort.
Amazing attention to detail! 🙌
Good show ! 👍
Lol I didn’t know it was named after Ridley Scott. I actually have one Ridley and one Scott. Ridley Scott when they are parked together
Sanding down paint without a mask is a health issue. They should fix that
Sure they know that. That guy opted out . Well its his lungs.
You take care of your lungs. Let him do his thing.
Kick rocks nerd not everything is up to you.
Was thinking the exact same thing.
They have dust extraction on the sander and there will be ambient dust extraction in the room. They are in the EU it's very unlikely that they don't meet the appropriate standards.
The responsibility for the safety of an employee is with the employer not the employee. He can’t ‘opt out’. By law he has to be given the correct H&S eqpt. If he chooses not to use it the company should make him. Bottom line “wear this Ppe or you leave.”
I love my Ridley Kanzo Fast.
Beautiful bikes
I had Shimano 600 on my race bike as a kid, I’d completely forgotten how good it was in the day until you just bought it up.
The Mtb XCO team of Bart Bartjens will be riding on Ridley XC Mountainbikes this year
Great bike and video.
Love my Ridley helium
16:19 "The handle" is a 285ml glass of beer. In Darwin, Australia ;)
Awesome video!
Wait for the end... then the Duvel comes out!!
Very nice bikes...
🤔🤔
I might have too get one...
Shout out to the cat with the New York Yankees hat on. And to the lovely presenter as y'all call yourselves. Good stuff m lady.
More more more more more please. Lol keepemcoming
great video...do love the Kanzo Fast Classified.
Maybe try to do similar with a British bike company...Ribble maybe???
The guy assembling your wheel.. did I see him using a Park Tool cassette wrench? Nice 😀👍
Wow that is really cool that the name of the brand is from movie maker Ridley Scott. 🙂
I laughed when he said Scott was already taken for a bike brand, so he went with Ridley. I've always loved the Blade Runner movie - must go watch it again.
As the owner of a sparkly purple Griffen Kompressor, I approve of Manon's design choices.
Tube's my goodness :)
French Fries also originated from Belgium.
Makes me want even more than I already did
Sorry 😬
Ridley Scott the actor, dont get caught in the details :)
Thought the same. He also skipped the minor detail that when he went to Taiwan to look for a factory to make his bikes, he visited the one that produced Scott bikes and only there and then was reminded how he liked the movie Alien and eventually came up with Ridley.
What a nice bike do you choose, it's match with your personalized shoes 👌🏻
How does the paint not cover the decals?
I was thinking the same thing. Thought they would add those after paint but before clear coat.
@@BIIIKES maybe there was a double layer and one was peeled off after the colour layer?
Really nice ❤
Very nice.
That name origion is way beyond cool
sanding without respirators 😬