The Ridgeback Motion is the quintessential "everyman" hybrid bike. While other brands chase high-tech trends, the Motion focuses on the classic British formula for a reliable commuter: a lightweight frame, a wide gear range, and a comfortable upright position.
It’s a bike designed for the "non-cyclist" cyclist—someone who needs a dependable machine for getting to work, nipping to the shops, or weekend family rides on the local rail trail. It’s unpretentious, durable, and exceptionally easy to maintain.
Frameset & Ergonomics
Frame: 6061 Heat-Treated Aluminium, featuring a neutral geometry that balances stability with a commanding view of traffic.
Fork: Hi-Ten Steel, straight blade.
Handlebar: Ridgeback Alloy, 20mm rise / 6deg backsweep (Designed to keep your wrists in a natural, pain-free position).
Stem: Ridgeback Quill Stem
Saddle: Ridgeback Custom
Colour: Deep Blue.
Drivetrain & Brakes
Shifters: Shimano ST-EF41, 3x7-speed (EZ-Fire triggers that are very intuitive for beginners).
Front Derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY510.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY300, 7-Speed.
Crankset: Shimano TY301, 48/38/28T (A "triple" setup that provides a massive range, including a very low gear for hills).
Cassette: Shimano HG200, 12-32T.
Brakes: Promax TX-107L V-Brakes.
Simplicity: By using V-brakes instead of discs, the bike is lighter, cheaper, and can be repaired at home with basic tools.
Wheels & Tires
Wheelset: Stars J19SZ, Double Wall Alloy, 32h.
Hubs: Joytech JY-733/734.
Tires: Vee Tire Co. City Cruz, 700x40c.
The Comfort Factor: The 40c width is the "sweet spot" for city riding. It’s wide enough to not get caught in tram tracks or drains, and high-volume enough to soak up the "thwack" of potholes.
Key Performance Features
The Utility Workhorse: The Motion comes pre-drilled with bosses for a rear rack and full-length mudguards. It’s designed to be transformed into a full-weather utility vehicle with minimal effort.
Shimano Reliability: Even at this accessible price point, Ridgeback uses genuine Shimano drivetrain components, ensuring that your shifting remains crisp and parts are easily found at any bike shop in the world.
Durability Over Weight: The use of a steel fork and double-wall rims means this bike is built to take the knocks of being locked to bike racks and ridden daily on neglected city streets.
Quill Stem Versatility: Unlike modern "A-head" stems that are fixed in height, the quill stem on the Motion can be raised or lowered in seconds, allowing multiple family members of different heights to share the bike comfortably.