Ribble cgr al e

My first 'proper' bike was a Ribble.

In summary, this is what cyclists think. Comfortable, stable and capable over very rough ground or while effortlessly eating up road miles, it adds intuitive, discreet electric assist to a fundamentally great chassis. This eBike version has the benefit of a power assist motor to see you through when your legs need a boost. See all scores. Users 21 ratings. Experts 3 reviews. Where to buy.

Ribble cgr al e

If bulky looking downtube motors have put you off buying an e-bike in the past then this is a good alternative, you'd barely know this was an electric bike at first glance. However, a screen to tell you how long is left on the battery would be hugely beneficial. You can trust Cycling Weekly. Our team of experts put in hard miles testing cycling tech and will always share honest, unbiased advice to help you choose. Find out more about how we test. The Ribble CGR AL e is an electric all-road bike that uses a hub positioned motor to provide three different modes of assistance that can help power your ride. The Shimano Tiagra groupset specced is relatively entry-level but hardwearing, as are the Mavic Ksyrium wheels fitted. However, Ribble's sales method uses a 'bike builder', which allows you to adjust your components: there's room for up to 47c tyres on a b rim. We tested this bike with 45c WTB Riddler tyres on c wheels. The overall package is great for the outlay - however, we'd have liked to see a screen added to provide information on the remaining battery life, without the need for a phone or cycling computer. The chassis is constructed from seamless weld T6 heat treated aluminium, and headed up with a carbon fork. Alongside the weight of the batteries, motor and other components, the CGR ALe in a sie medium tips the scales at around

This eBike version has the benefit of a power assist motor to see you through when your legs need a boost.

Here are my thoughts on this lightweight, go-anywhere gravel e-bike spoiler — I love it. The charge gives welcome extra pedal power on long rides or on tough hills, but I can and often do still ride this bike happily without the battery on. The charge lasts an impressively long time, too — I can ride my Ribble once a day for an hour and get a few weeks of juice out of it, or ride it hard all day for three days, which means I can take it on overnight bike packing trips far from plug sockets without a worry. Last but not least, I think my lean mean red machine looks pretty great and you can customise and configure your own, which is then hand-built in Lancashire. The wide tyres make the bike feel stable in traffic, and meaty brakes work well even on slick surfaces. Charging: The Ribble CGR AL e is a cinch to charge — the battery is integrated into the frame so no need to take the battery out to charge it and the charging port is tucked under a rubber cover. Best of all, the tough tyres let me head off the beaten track without worrying, and the battery helps me go further in a day than I used to.

Here are my thoughts on this lightweight, go-anywhere gravel e-bike spoiler — I love it. The charge gives welcome extra pedal power on long rides or on tough hills, but I can and often do still ride this bike happily without the battery on. The charge lasts an impressively long time, too — I can ride my Ribble once a day for an hour and get a few weeks of juice out of it, or ride it hard all day for three days, which means I can take it on overnight bike packing trips far from plug sockets without a worry. Last but not least, I think my lean mean red machine looks pretty great and you can customise and configure your own, which is then hand-built in Lancashire. The wide tyres make the bike feel stable in traffic, and meaty brakes work well even on slick surfaces. Charging: The Ribble CGR AL e is a cinch to charge — the battery is integrated into the frame so no need to take the battery out to charge it and the charging port is tucked under a rubber cover. Best of all, the tough tyres let me head off the beaten track without worrying, and the battery helps me go further in a day than I used to.

Ribble cgr al e

In summary, this is what cyclists think. Comfortable, stable and capable over very rough ground or while effortlessly eating up road miles, it adds intuitive, discreet electric assist to a fundamentally great chassis. This eBike version has the benefit of a power assist motor to see you through when your legs need a boost. See all scores. Users 21 ratings. Experts 3 reviews.

Talktalkemail

Ebikemotion can be set up to remind riders when to eat or drink as they ride. I've enjoyed riding it to work over the last few weeks. Social Links Navigation. Initially the bike felt sluggish, and I wondered if the added weight of the Mahle battery and motor was worth the effort and price tag. Join now for unlimited access. It's indicated by a colored light on the top tube. This requires riders to reach a specific heart rate before the pedal assist activates. Volts and Amp Hours. On the road, the CGR e offers up an exceptionally smooth ride. Brake Type. The Ribble CGR AL e is just as happy on a rough trail as a tarmac road, and its smooth motor assistance and super speedy acceleration make riding a joy.

Here are my thoughts on this lightweight, go-anywhere gravel e-bike spoiler — I love it.

The drop bars are not flared. If bulky looking downtube motors have put you off buying an e-bike in the past then this is a good alternative, you'd barely know this was an electric bike at first glance. The SRAM hydraulic disc brakes are responsive and stop on demand. Ribble's online Bike Builder lets you choose your tyres and if you're serious about off-roading on this beast, I'd advise ditching the Byways in favour of some knobbly goodness - the WTB Ranger MTB tyres will be a better choice for muddy conditions. Vilano Warning. The recent rain had left the gravel loose and mushy but the Byway tyres seemed to cope fine, so long as I didn't push too hard through any corners. The reach is also shorter, bringing the handlebars closer to create a less stretched out ride, in keeping with both the trends of the best gravel bikes and also more comfortable electric bikes for commuting. The flip side is that you have to be prepared for the sudden drop you get when you switch back from MAX to MIN, as the single button means you always have to go through the assistance settings in order, meaning a sudden absence of You-Plus when going back to cruising mode. There is a routing option for a dropper post. Looking at the bike, you cannot easily tell it has a battery.