Ridgeback Horizon 26-Inch 2026 Bike

The Ridgeback Horizon is a practical, no-nonsense trekking bike for riders who want to get things done. Built from Reynolds 520 chromoly steel and fitted with everything needed to ride all year round, it is as comfortable on a canal towpath as it is on the daily ride across town.

Its 26-inch wheels are a deliberate choice. Smaller wheels are stronger for their weight, quicker to get up to speed and more resilient when heavily loaded, which makes them a sensible fit for potholed town streets and loaded trips alike.

A Shimano CUES 2x9-Speed drivetrain pairs a 46-30T chainset with an 11-36T cassette for a wide spread of gears that handles hills comfortably with a full load, and Shimano MT-200 hydraulic disc brakes give consistent, progressive stopping with little effort at the lever, whatever the weather.

An AtranVelo Explorer front rack and an AtranVelo AVS rear rack with a 27kg limit come fitted, and the AVS system lets compatible panniers, baskets and bags go on and off in seconds. Full-length mudguards, puncture-resistant Vittoria Randonneur tyres and an AtranVelo Parko HV kickstand complete a bike that asks very little maintenance of its rider, and its frame and fork carry a lifetime warranty.

Features

• Reynolds 520 chromoly steel frame - comfortable, durable and backed by a lifetime warranty
• 26-inch wheels - strong, manoeuvrable and widely serviceable
• Shimano CUES 2x9-Speed drivetrain - dependable and easy to maintain
• Shimano MT-200 hydraulic disc brakes - confident stopping in all weather conditions
• AtranVelo AVS rear rack - 27kg capacity, with quick-fit AtranVelo AVS accessories
• AtranVelo Explorer front rack - extra carrying capacity for longer trips
• Full-length mudguards - ride clean all year round
• Vittoria Randonneur tyres - fast rolling, with puncture protection
• AtranVelo Parko HV kickstand - stands securely when loaded

Specification

Frame and Forks

• Frame: Ridgeback Reynolds 520 chromoly steel, 135mm OLD, quick release
• Forks: Ridgeback chromoly, 1-1 / 8" steerer, 100mm OLD, quick release
• Headset: EC34 / EC34
• Max Tyre Clearance: 45mm without mudguards

Drivetrain

• Crankset: Shimano CUES FC-U4010, 46-30T, 170mm (X-Small, Small, Medium), 175mm (Large, X-Large)
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano BSA 68mm
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES RD-U3020, 9-Speed
• Front Derailleur: Shimano CUES FD-4010, 2-Speed
• Cassette: Shimano CUES LG300, 11-36T
• Chain: KMC XGlide, EPT coating
• Number of Gears: 18

Braking / Shifting

• Shifters: Shimano CUES SL-U4000, 2x9-Speed
• Brakes: Shimano MT-200 hydraulic disc, 180mm front and rear rotors

Wheels

• Wheel Size: 26-Inch
• Rims: Amplitude GR700, 26", 36h
• Hubs: Shimano QB400, 36H, 6-bolt
• Spokes: Double butted 14G stainless
• Tyres: Vittoria Randonneur 26 x 1.75"

Finishing Kit

• Handlebars: Amplitude aluminium, 660mm (X-Small), 680mm (Small, Medium), 700mm (Large, X-Large)
• Grips: Lock-on dual density
• Stem: Amplitude aluminium, 70mm
• Seatpost: Amplitude aluminium, 27.2 x 350mm
• Seat Clamp: Aluminium, 29.8mm
• Saddle: Madison Metro, 179 x 272mm
• Pedals: NW-303 flat

Extras

• Pannier Rack: AtranVelo Tour Lite BS AVS, 27kg limit
• Front Carrier: AtranVelo Explorer
• Mudguards: Full length
• Kickstand: AtranVelo Parko HV