Ridley launches FALCN RS 2.0 lightweight climbing bike

Belgian bicycle manufacturer Ridley has officially launched the FALCN RS 2.0, a new lightweight climbing race bike platform. The second-generation model features a 705g frame (size M), making the frameset 12% lighter than the previous generation. Complete builds are claimed to start at a weight of 6.2 kg.

To achieve these weight reductions, Ridley redesigned the carbon fiber lay-up and implemented structural changes such as hollow rear brake mounts and more rounded tube shapes. Despite the weight savings, the company claims the frame maintains lateral stiffness comparable to an aero race bike. The new geometry includes a longer reach, higher stack, and lower bottom bracket.

The bike is available in three primary builds:

• SRAM Red AXS: 6.2 kg (€12,499 / US$14,999) • SRAM Force AXS: 6.65 kg (€8,499 / US$10,199) • Shimano Ultegra Di2: 6.8 kg (€7,499 / US$8,999)

The FALCN RS 2.0 was previously used in competition by Uno-X Mobility riders, including Torstein Træen, during the 2026 Tour de France prior to its official commercial release.