Ribble launches third generation of its CGR bikes

Ribble has overhauled its original ‘do it all’ bike, with the CGR – Commute, Gravel, Road – range, which is now entering its third generation.

Designed and built for epic, and everyday rides, the CGR comes in both drop bar and flat bar configurations, with carbon, Ti, and alloy frame options, as well as an e-bike build.

A strong seller for the brand since it was first introduced in 2017, the new range has received some significant updates without messing with a winning formula.

Retaining the core focus of the CGR – designed for everything from weekday commutes to big Sunday rides – the range has been overhauled with “a stack of improvements for both its pedal and electric-assist versions”.

At launch, the brand points out that “every frameset in the collection has been redesigned to be more capable, comfortable and confident. Whether you’re riding cycle paths, roads or trails, running racks and bags, or keeping things stripped back, the new CGRs do away with the need for multiple bikes in the garage.”

Speaking at the launch, Jamie Burrow, Ribble’s Head of Product, states: “The CGR range is for riders who don’t fit into a single category. They might ride a sportive one day, take a gravel shortcut back from work the next. One bike, go anywhere.”

The updated CGR range includes aluminium, carbon, titanium and electric models.

All feature mounts for mudguards and racks, 50mm tyre clearance, internal cable routing, and compatibility with 1X and 2X drivetrains. T47 bottom brackets are standard for reliability and easy maintenance.

• E-models run Mahle X20 or X30 systems with wireless controls and over-the-air firmware updates.
• All models are now available in Ribble’s SportFit flat-bar configuration, as well as the classic drop bar, for riders who want a more upright, confident position
• The CGR range runs from an XS (suitable for riders 5’3” / 160cm tall) through to XL (for riders 6’4” / 193cm).
• Bikes are built to order in the UK, coming with a lifetime frame and fork warranty, and a 30-day test ride guarantee.

Pricing & availability

CGR AL is available in Racing Green, with pricing starting from £1,649 (Shimano Tiagra HRD groupset, or Apex XPLR on the SportFit model) through to £1,799 (Shimano 105).

CGR E AL is available in Black/Teal, with pricing starting from £2,899 (Shimano Tiagra HRD groupset, or Apex XPLR on the SportFit model) through to £3,199 (Shimano 105).

CGR E CARBON-X is available in Champagne Green, with pricing starting from £3,999 (Apex XPLR AXS on SportFit) through to £4,599 (Shimano 105 Di2), and £5,199 (Shimano Ultegra Di2).

CGR TI-X is available from £3,099 (Shimano 105) through to £3,499 (Apex XPLR AXS on SportFit), and £3,699 (Shimano 105 Di2).