Ridley road bike

Ridley is a prominent Belgian bicycle manufacturer that has earned a reputation for excellence in the cycling world, particularly known for its deep roots in professional cyclocross and road racing. Founded in 1997 by Joachim Aerts, a professional frame painter, the brand quickly transitioned from painting frames for other manufacturers to producing its own high-performance bicycles.

Today, Ridley is the flagship brand of the Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF). While the company conducts its engineering, design, and final assembly at its headquarters in Beringen, Belgium, the carbon fiber frames are primarily manufactured in specialist facilities in Taiwan and mainland China—a standard practice for high-end carbon performance bikes. This combination of Belgian design and Asian manufacturing expertise allows local technicians to maintain rigorous quality control while leveraging the world's most advanced carbon manufacturing hubs.