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Ridley’s brand is relatively unknown in triathlon but the company is pushing to change that in 2011. The Ridley Dean RS, a $3,000 carbon bike with a well-rounded parts kit and conservative tri-specific geometry, will hit bike shops in March 2011 and announces Ridley as a serious contender for space in the transition area.

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