Ridgeback Voyage
Gower GreyReynolds 520 Steel Trekking Bike
Life rarely fits into neat categories, and neither does the Ridgeback Voyage. Monday to Friday it’s the bike you trust to get you to work on timethrough rain, on busy roads, with a bag full of stuffand at the weekend it becomes something else entirely: a capable, loaded-up companion for a long route through the countryside, a family outing, or the kind of ride that doesn’t really have a plan.
The Voyage is built on aReynolds 520 chromoly steel frame, a material with a long and distinguished history in trekking bikes. Steel flexes subtly under load, smoothing out road vibration in a way that aluminium simply can’t match over a full day in the saddle. The geometry sits comfortably uprightrelaxed enough for everyday commuting, but with enough precision in the handling that longer distances stay enjoyable rather than becoming a chore.
Gearing comes from a fullShimano Cues 2×10-speeddrivetraingiving a wide range and fine steps between gears, which makes a noticeable difference when you’re carrying a load and trying to find exactly the right cadence on a long climb. The 46/30T chainset with an 11-39T cassette covers everything from steep loaded ascents to fast flats, without ever leaving you hunting for a gear that isn’t there.
Lighting is taken care of by a trusted combination in theBusch & Mller Briq-S T Senso dynamo headlight(60 lux with a standlight function) powered by the Shimano DH-3D32 dynamo hub, paired with aBusch & Mller Toplight 2Crear. You’ll never reach for a charger on a Tuesday evening again. Stopping is handled byShimano MT-200 hydraulic disc brakes reliable, low-effort and consistent whether it’s a dry day in August or a soaking wet weekend in November.
TheVittoria Randonneur 700x40c tyresstrike a sensible balance between rolling speed and comfortwide enough to absorb rough tarmac and light gravel, with puncture protection that holds up to the kind of everyday rigours all cyclists are familiar with. Full-length mudguards and a sturdy kickstand complete a bike that genuinely doesn’t need anything adding to it before it’s ready to ride.
- Reynolds 520 chromoly steel framelifetime warranty
- Shimano Cues 2×10-speed drivetrainwide-range, reliable gearing
- Busch & Mller dynamo lighting always charged lighting
- Shimano MT-200 hydraulic disc brakesconfident all-weather stopping
- AVS+ rear rackcompatible with Urban Iki AVS+ child seats (27kg limit)
- Vittoria Randonneur 700x40c puncture-resistant tyres
- Full-length mudguardsno wet back, no muddy legs
- AtranVelo Parko HV kickstand
