Ribble’s new AllRoad borrows aero tech from its go-fast Ultra model

Lancashire-based bike manufacturer Ribble has launched a new AllRoad bike. Named simply for the environment it was designed for, the bike joins a growing line of off-road bikes launched this year.

In a press release ahead of the bikes’ launch, the brand said the Allroad represents “world-class aerodynamic performance and diverse terrain adventures, all without compromising speed or comfort. Called the Ribble Road+, it’s road-focused with horizon-expanding capabilities.”

Ribble has leveraged its existing platforms to create the AllRoad with a frame that borrows aerodynamic features from Ultra-aerodynamic road bikeTo create a frame that meets the brand’s all-road bike needs, aerodynamic profiles were blended with a more relaxed, endurance-based geometry that aims to put the rider in a more comfortable position for epic all-day riding on and off the road.

The AllRoad is available in three different models: the base AllRoad SL, the more exclusive AllRoad SL R, and the e-bike Allroad SL R e. Both the SL R and SL R e can accommodate tires up to 38mm wide, while the SL is 35mm wide.

The SL R and SL R e frames are constructed using a blend of premium M46 and T1000 carbon fibre. Ribble says this allows the frame to be “extremely lightweight and extremely strong”. The Hero build option of the SL R is said to weigh in at 7.5kg for a size medium, which is respectable for a standard road bike. The SL R also follows the current trend of storing the internal frame in the down tube of the frame.

Ribble specs the AllRoad SL with a lower-end T700/T800 carbon frame, which is slightly heavier for the same stiffness, allowing it to keep the price down. At 8.8kg for a medium Pro bike, the AllRoad SL is a respectable weight.

The range is completed by the SL R e, which uses Mahle’s X20 hub motor system to provide additional rider assistance. Although range is usually a very difficult metric to measure, Ribble claims the SL R e can provide up to 140km of assistance, which can be increased to 200km with the use of a range extender (sold separately).

The SL R e also features integrated route planning and heart rate monitoring, all of which can be controlled via a mobile app. At 11.8kg for the mid-size Pro version, the SL R e is noticeably lighter, making it 400g lighter than the claimed weight of the Specialized S-Works Creo.

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