Gravel Performance Essential Series

Astr

ASTR GRX600 2x12 AST02Bm(M)

The assembly of the product may differ from the photo. Be sure to check out the specifications.*
Diffuser fork crown

Diffuser fork crown

Performance geometry

Performance geometry

Aero-to-weight

Aero-to-weight

Tire clearance up to 52 millimetres

Tire clearance up to 52 millimetres

About Astr

The ASTR brings all the features of the ASTR RS to an affordable price point: from aerodynamic improvements to modern gravel geometry.

The ASTR is ready for every fast ride or gravel race on every type of terrain. Just like the ASTR RS, the ASTR has a tire clearance of 47 - 52 mm (52 millimeters with a 1x setup and 47 millimeters with a 2x setup) for increased grip and comfort.

Modern performance geometry also requires more stability due to increasingly rough terrain combined with higher speeds. A 71.5-degree headtube angle ensures you have faster steering. The ASTR features a steeper seat tube (74 degrees), making climbing performance and power transfer better than with a less steep seat tube. 

The product developers kept the chainstays as short as possible to accommodate tyres up to 52 millimetres without losing the feeling of responsiveness when accelerating. In addition, the bottom bracket is a bit lower than on bikes that bet on comfort. This ensures you have more stability at high speed. Finally, the head height is lower, so you sit more aerodynamically on the bike.  In summary, this boils down to a modern competitive geometry, tailored for the ambitious gravel racer. 

With the addition of the ASTR to the lineup, Ridley underscores its ambition to offer everyone the chance to own an ASTR: from ambitious amateurs to the most dedicated pros.

Start configuration
Astr

Diffuser fork crown

The fork crown has an integrated diffuser to reduce drag. The airflow passes more easily through fork crown while extra energy is added to it. The result is that the airflow passes the downtube more easily without pushing the bike back. At the same time there is less drag in the area behind the fork and headtube.

Less resistance, more speed!

Diffuser fork crown

Performance geometry

Modern performance geometry demands more stability due to increasingly rough terrain combined with higher speeds. A 71.5-degree headtube angle ensures you have faster handling. The Astr family features a steeper seat tube (74 degrees), improving climbing performance and power transfer. 

The product developers kept the chainstays as short as possible to accommodate tyres up to 52 millimetres without losing the feeling of responsiveness when accelerating. In addition, the bottom bracket is a bit lower. This ensures you have more stability at high speed. Finally, the head height is lower, so you sit more aerodynamically on the bike.  In summary, this boils down to a modern competitive geometry, tailor-made for the ambitious gravel racer. 

Performance geometry

Aero-to-weight

Just like the Astr RS, the Astr is also built according to the 'aero-to-weight' principle. The aero-to-weight principle is the trend in the cycling peloton. Ridley no longer makes riders choose between aerodynamics and weight but combines the best of both worlds.

The only difference is that we opt for a different carbon composition with a slight variation in weight, a round seatpost, and the Cirrus Pro Integrated gravel cockpit. After all, Ridley's goal is to give everyone the opportunity to purchase an ASTR: from the ambitious amateur to the most dedicated professional.

Aero-to-weight

Tire clearance up to 52 millimetres

The Astr family has a tyre clearance of 52 millimetres on a 1x setup and 47 millimetres on a 2x setup. Our product developers took this decision because the race terrain is getting rougher and riders feel the need to be armed for this. With this, we confirm our role as a trendsetter in the gravel segment. 

Tire clearance up to 52 millimetres

UDH Hanger

The universal derailleur hanger (UDH) is the new standard in the cycling world. Not only is this derailleur hanger compatible with all modern shifting groups, it also protects against derailleur breakage and chain drops. In mountain biking, UDH has long been very common, and Ridley is bringing the technology to other segments as well.


UDH Hanger

Removable front derailleur clamp

The removable front derailleur clamp will give your bike a clean and neat look when using a 1x setup. We have designed a specific cover to replace the clamp when not used.
Removable front derailleur clamp

Specifications

  • Frame
    ASTR, HM carbon, BB86, TA12x142
  • Material
    Carbon
  • Frame Level
    Essential Series
  • Max Tire Clearance 700c (*)
    52mm (1x drivetrain) / 47mm (2x drivetrain)
  • Paint Finish
    Matt
  • Fork
    ASTR, TA 12x100, Integrated forkcrown diffuser; 50mm rake, D-Shape steerer
  • Groupset
    Shimano GRX600 2x12sp
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano GRX 800 , 12sp , Medium Cage (36T)
  • Crank
    172,5 , 46-30
  • Cassette
    Shimano 105 , 12s , 11-36
  • Front Derailleur
    Shimano GRX 800 , Braze-On
  • Brake Type
    Flat Mount
  • Front Wheel
    4ZA Breva Front 21TL - 3BFdbV2 - W/Stickers
  • Rear Wheel
    4ZA Breva Rear 21TL - 3BFdbV2 SHI - W/Stickers
  • Outer Tyre
    Vittoria Terreno Dry TLR , 700x47c , Folding-TLR , Tan Wall
  • Handlebar
    Deda Super Zero Gravel Alloy 40 RHM POB
  • Stem
    Deda Super Box , 90 mm , Polish On Black
  • Seatpost
    4ZA Cirrus , 27.2 , 400mm , Zero offset , Black
  • Saddle
    Selle Italia Model X , Black
  • Range
    Gravel

Geometry

What is my size?
I D B R A G C E S H J F
XS S M L XL
A 765 790 860 890 915
B 475 500 520 550 575
C 525 550 570 590 615
D 115 130 150 175 200
E 74.5 74 74 74 73.5
F 71 71 71.5 71.5 71.5
G 425 425 425 425 425
H 75 75 75 75 75
I 1006 1027 1043 1064 1085
J - - - - -
S 536 550 571 595 619
R 376 392 406 419 432

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Help & support

How can we help?

What TA is used on the bike?

The frame needs a 12mm TA with a thread of 1mm (Ridley article code QRET124ZA046)

Which hanger is used on the bike?

The uses the SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH). This means you will find easily a replacement hanger wherever you are as it is a standardised hanger (Ridley article code HANUDHSRA001)

What BB standard is used?

We use a BB86 press-fit bottom bracket standard on the Fenix SLiC, Fenix Disc, Kanzo Adventure, Kanzo Fast, Grifn, X-Night RS, Falcn (RS), ASTR (RS)

What is the maximum torque for the seatpost clamp?

The maximum torque to fix the seatpost clamp is 10Nm, like mentionned on the clamp

What is the seatpost diameter?

The frame uses a traditionnal 27,2mm round seatpost.

Can I fit mudguards?

No, there are no mounting points for mudguards

What is the frame weight of the ASTR?

Frame weight of the ASTR is 1090gr (+-10%) for an unpainted frame in size M.

What is the tire clearance?

The tire clearance for the ASTR (RS) is 47mm when using a 2x groupset or 52mm when using a 1x groupset. This is the actual width of the tire on the rim and can be different from what's indicated on the tire.

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