Raft Trail Trail version 120mm - Sram X01 1x12sp

The Ridley Raft Trail is the more capable, short-travel interpretation of the Raft carbon full-suspension platform. Rather than building a completely separate frame for XC and trail use, Ridley uses the same chassis and alters the bike’s character through suspension configuration: the Trail version gets a 190x45 mm rear shock for 120 mm of rear travel and a matching 120 mm fork, compared with the shorter-stroke 100 mm XC setup. That makes the Raft Trail a clear downcountry bike: lighter-duty and more efficient than a conventional trail bike, but notably more composed on technical descents than a pure race-oriented XC machine.

What distinguishes it is how Ridley combines that intent with practical frame details and geometry that leans progressive for the category. A 66.6° head angle is notably slack for a 120 mm bike aimed at efficiency, and Ridley’s APG positioning suggests a fit meant to balance climbing posture with descending confidence. The carbon Elite Series frame uses current standards including SRAM UDH compatibility, Boost 12x148 spacing, internal routing with remote-lockout provision, and unusually generous mounting options for bottles, tools, and light bikepacking use. In the market, the Raft Trail sits among modern downcountry 29ers that try to cover marathon riding, fast trail loops, and technical singletrack without moving into heavier, longer-travel territory.