Ribble’s new AllRoad borrows aerodynamic technology from its super-fast model

Lancashire-based bike manufacturer Ribble has launched a new bike in the form of the AllRoad. The bike is simply named after its intended environment and joins a growing range of off-road bikes launched this year.

In a press release issued ahead of the bike’s launch, the brand said the Allroad represents “world-class aerodynamic performance and mixed-terrain adventure, and all without compromising speed or comfort. Road-focused with horizon-expanding capabilities, Ribble’s approach is called Road+.”

Ribble used their existing platforms to create the AllRoad, with the frame borrowing the aerodynamic profiles from the Ultra Aero road bike. To create a frame that meets the brand’s needs for an all-mountain bike, the aerodynamic profiles were combined with a more relaxed, endurance-based geometry that aims to put the rider in a more comfortable position for epic all-day rides, both on and off paved roads.

The AllRoad is available in three different models: the entry-level AllRoad SL, the more premium AllRoad SL R, and an e-bike variant in the form of the Allroad SL R e. The SL R and SL R e models can also accommodate tires up to 38 mm wide, while the SL makes do with 35 mm clearance.

The SL R and SL R e frames have been made from a mix of premium M46 and T1000 carbon fibre. Ribble claims that the use of this material allows the frame to have “ultra-light weight and maximum strength”. The SL R’s Hero build option is said to weigh 7.5kg for a size medium, a respectable weight for a standard road bike. The SL R also follows current trends by offering internal storage space in the frame’s down tube.

Ribble equips the SL with a slightly lower grade of T700/T800 carbon, which is a bit heavier for the same stiffness, which helps to keep the price of the bike down. With a claimed weight of 8.8kg for a mid-size Pro model, the AllRoad SL is respectable in terms of weight.

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

The SL R e also features built-in route planning and heart rate compatibility, all controllable via a mobile app. At a claimed 11.8kg for a mid-size Pro model, the SL R e is remarkably light, 400 grams less than the claimed weight of a Specialized S-Works Creo.

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