The new Ridley bikes for KMC MTB Racing Team

Among a lot of signings and news for the new season, we have already seen that the historic Bart Bretjens' squad will be renamed KMC MTB Racing Team for 2023 and will do so with new sponsors and bikes. These are the first images of the Ridley Raft XC and Probe RS with which they will be racing this year.

KMC MTB Racing Team's new Ridley Raft XC and Probe RS for 2023

Among the novelties of the new KMC MTB Racing Team, which will continue to be led by the first XCO Olympic champion, Bart Bretjens, is the arrival of Estonian Janika Loiv and Norwegian Ole Rekdahl as reinforcements after the departure of Anne Tauber. But also relevant is the arrival of Ridely as bike supplier. A brand with little representation in the mountain bike competition, which with this new showcase in the World Cup and its two new models presented in 2022 could gain market presence.

Both models are equipped with SRAM Eagle XX1 AXS drivetrain with Rotor crankset, DT Swiss suspension and wheels, Magura brakes, Vitoria tyres and KMC chain, of course.

Ridley Raft XC

• Frame: Ridley Raft XC for 100 or 120mm
• Fork: DT Swiss F 232 ONE 
• Shock: DT Swiss R 232 ONE
• Dropper Post: DT Swiss D 232 ONE
• Wheels: DT Swiss XRC 1200 30mm
• Tyres: Vittoria Mezcal
• Drivetrain: SRAM XX1 AXS 10-50
• Crankset and chainring: Rotor
• Chain: KMC X12 Silver Black
• Brakes: Magura MT8 SL
• Saddle: Selle Italia
• Grips: ESI

Ridley Probe RS 

• Frame: Ridley Probe RS for 100 or 120mm
• Fork: DT Swiss F 232 ONE 
• Dropper post : DT Swiss D 232 ONE
• Wheels: DT Swiss XRC 1200 30mm
• Tyres: Vittoria Mezcal
• Drivetrain: SRAM XX1 AXS 10-50
• Crankset and chainring: Rotor
• Chain: KMC X12 Silver Black
• Brakes: Magura MT8 SL
• Saddle: Selle Italia
• Grips: ESI