Grifn RS Gravel NEW Sram Force AXS 2x12 incl powermeter

The Ridley Grifn RS is the lighter, more aerodynamic version of the Grifn platform, but it does not try to redefine what the bike is. Ridley has kept the same core all-road geometry that placed the original Grifn between an endurance road bike and a gravel bike, and instead focused the RS on improving speed and efficiency. Key frame changes include a redesigned fork and fork-crown area intended to reduce drag around the front end, an aero seat tube with rear-wheel cutout, and a D-shaped aero seatpost. Ridley claims roughly 5% lower drag at 36 km/h versus the standard Grifn, while also trimming frame weight, and tyre clearance grows to about 42 mm depending on drivetrain setup.

What makes the Grifn RS distinctive is that it is not a pure gravel race bike and not simply an endurance road bike with bigger tyre room. It is aimed at riders who want one high-end carbon platform that can be built as a fast all-road bike, a road-biased gravel bike, or a practical mixed-surface machine with mudguards and accessory integration. The frame uses a UDH rear interface and a flexible front-derailleur arrangement that allows clean 1x or 2x setups, with the option of an aero chain guide in place of the front derailleur. Mounts for fenders and provisions for integrated lighting underline that this is still meant for real-world use, even as the RS version shifts the emphasis toward lower drag, lower weight, and sharper performance.