Ridley has expanded its all-road model Grifn lineup with the addition of three new models.

The new Grifn model is the Grifn RS: a lighter and faster Grifn model. And finally, the brand's first sporty E-Grifn, powered by a Mahle X20 motor. A breakdown of each model is below, and Cyclingnews attended the launch in Spain and has first ride reviews of the Grifn RS and E-Grifn.

Cyclingnews covered the Grifn launch in December 2022. According to Ridley, the bike has been well received since its launch and has been a success for the brand. As a result, Ridley has decided to develop and release three new versions of Grifn.

The Grifn geometry and DNA will remain intact, but three new models will join the lineup. The new Grifn RS uses lighter, stiffer carbon fiber to reduce overall weight and adds an aero inspired fork for a faster, racier platform; Grifn A is an affordable aluminum option; E-. Grifn is a Grifn with a Mahle drive system, making it more of an e-bike. All bikes will be available in road and gravel versions.

The brand states that the all-road geometry falls between a complete gravel bike and a road bike. As an example, the Grifn has a faster and more aggressive geometry than the Ridley Kanzo adventure bike, but has looser angles, a lower bottom bracket, and a longer wheelbase than a pure road bike.

Like many other Ridley machines, customers can customize and order Grifn models using the brand's online configurator to customize and order Grifn models. Ridley has also added two new sizes to its lineup, XXXS (650B) and XXS. the Grifn frame features Sram's UDH derailleur hangers and is compatible with mechanical and electronic group sets. They also have multiple mounting points as well as fender and mudguard mounts.

According to Ridley, the Grifn RS is "an elite carbon version of the Grifn. It is targeted at competitive riders. Lighter and stiffer carbon fiber makes the frame 140 grams lighter than the Grifn. It also features the front fork crown diffuser from the Falcn RS road bike, along with dropped seat stays and a D-shaped seat post. At 36 km/h, the Grifn RS is said to have 5% less drag than the Grifn. the Grifn RS accommodates tire clearances up to 42 mm. According to Ridley, this is sufficient for general gravel riding.The Grifn RS also comes standard with the Classified Powershift hubs used by the Classified Ridley gravel team.

Unique to the Grifn RS in the model line is a removable front derailleur clamp that allows riders to swap out 2x or 1x (46T) chainsets or blank the mount with a plate. Riders may also choose the Wolf Tooth Lone Wolf Aero chain guide developed for Ridley for the Wolf Tooth.

The frame has several mounting points to which fenders can be attached. The Grifn RS also features dynamo light routing and CeramicSpeed SLT headset bearings.

The Grifn RS will be available as a frameset for €4,999, as well as in three road versions and three gravel versions.The complete Grifn RS includes Shimano and Sram electronic groupset, DT Swiss / Forza wheels sets, and Forza / Deda components. Road models will be equipped with 105, Ultegra, and Sram Force; gravel models with Sram Rival, Force, and Shimano GRX800 di2.

Ridley also announced an electric version of the Grifn. The new E-Grifn will be available in road and gravel models.

The E-Grifn is built around the Mahle X20 drive unit, which Ridley says has been custom-tuned to provide the powerful yet natural ride needed for the Grifn The Mahle X20 is a rear-hub motor-mounted system, The total system weight is 3.2 kg and the drive unit weight is 1.39 kg. Mahle claims that this is the lightest drive system on the market, and as a result, it is possible to mount this system on an e-bike weighing less than 10 kg. Mahle also claims that the hub mounted system is not The X20 system delivers 55Nm of torque and is claimed to be 35dB noisier. The X20 system is also said to produce no aerodynamic drag when traveling above the speed limit of the E system. The motor in the rear wheel hub is cable-less and can be removed in exactly the same way as a regular rear wheel; the torque sensor mounted on the BB means that a power meter is built in; and the motor in the rear wheel hub is cable-less and can be removed in exactly the same way as a regular rear wheel.

Ridley used the largest capacity IX350 Mahle battery for the E-Grifn, which has a range of 140 km. Additionally, a range extender battery that attaches to a water bottle cage is also available. Mahle also claims that the battery can be charged to 80% in less than two hours. The system uses a head unit mounted on the top tube and paired with the Mahle Smart App using Bluetooth and Ant+ connectivity. The head unit displays battery level and selected mode, and has an ambient light sensor to control the LED light indicator. The remote e-shifter can be mounted in various positions on the handlebars to switch between four smart assist modes. The Gravel E-Grifn will be available in four models and the Road E-Grifn in three models. Road models start at €5,499 and are equipped with 105 and Ultegra 2x12 groupset, Forza wheels, and Forza components. The Gravel E-Grifn models will feature Shimano GRX 600 and 800 groupset, Apex and Rival XPLR groupset, Forza wheels, and a mix of Forza and Deda components.

Ridley also introduced the aluminum-framed Grifn A to offer a more affordable model; the Grifn A is made of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy and has a full carbon fork and steerer.

The Grifn A can accommodate tires up to 38 mm and 40 mm with 1x drivetrain. The geometry is identical on all Grifn models and, according to Ridley, provides the same riding experience on all terrains.

The Grifn A has the same frame mounting points, dynamo routing, in-cockpit routing, and universal UDH derailleur hangers as the rest of the series. The frame features semi-integrated cable routing with an external derailleur housing from the bottom bracket to the rear derailleur.

The Grifn A will be sold as a €999 frameset, a €2,099 Shimano 105 road option, or €1,999 and €2,299 Shimano GRX 400 and 600 equipped gravel options. The bikes will be paired with Forza, Shimano, Ritchey, and Deda wheelsets and components.