Confirming that demand for gravel bikes remains strong, Ribble has introduced a new platform for all-terrain riders.
The Ribble Gravel series targets riders who are adventurous and want to enjoy weekend training rides regardless of terrain or surface.
The brand offers aluminum (AL), carbon fiber (SL), and titanium (Ti) frames, and all gravel variants feature lightweight composite forks with "carryall" mounts.
Ribble's industrial designers have integrated the latest geometry trends and standards into a new gravel platform consisting of four derivatives. And the lineup includes an e-bike.
The Ribble AL e is powered by a Mahle Ebikemotion X35+ motor at the rear wheel, delivering 250 watts of power and drawing energy from a 250 Wh Panasonic battery pack.
Recognizing that all-terrain riders often want to increase tire size, Ribble has made the Gravel series compatible with high-capacity casings; both 650bx47 and 700cx45 tires roll with the Gravel's fork and rear triangle with rolls without a problem.
All frames have similar core geometry values, but there are some interesting differences in appearance related to the rear angle geometry. On the other hand, the seatstays on the composite SL version do not extend in a straight line from the rear axle to the seat tube.
All five frame sizes (extra small to extra large) have the same 435 mm chainstay length and three different head angles. 70.5 degrees on the Extra Small, 71 degrees on the Small, 71.5 degrees on the Medium, and a steeper angle of 72 degrees on the Large and Extra Large Gravel frames.
Campagnolo's Ekar 1x13 is also available on the Gravel SL and Ti.
Ribble's Gravel range starts at £1,599 for the AL. To upgrade to carbon, the SL is £2,399 and Ribble's Gravel Ti is £2,599. Riders who want to soften the distance, gradient, and wind domination can purchase the Gravel AL e for £2,699.
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