WHAT ARE GRAVEL BIKES?

Gravel bikes are probably the most versatile bikes on the market today. They fulfil a number of roles across different disciplines, commuter bikes, off-road gravel bikes and they can even double up as a cyclocross bike for anyone looking to try out cross racing. Their versatility stems from their dual wheel size compatibility which in turn opens up a whole host of available tyre options which can be catered to the chosen style of riding.

WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE?

In terms of aesthetics a gravel bike will not look too dissimilar to a road racing machine unless you look at them closely. Where they differ markedly is in the tyre clearance, a road bike will normally have a 28mm tyre clearance and possibly up to 32mm with disc brakes. A gravel bike can be expected to have a clearance in the 45mm to 50mm range. This increase in width serves a dual purpose, firstly it improves grip when off-road, secondly a wider tyre is run at a lower pressure which improves comfort and vibration dampening (compliance).

WHAT KIND OF BRAKES DO THEY HAVE?

All gravel bikes will be equipped with disc brakes as standard, disc brakes offer by far the best braking performance than any other type of brake. This is much more beneficial when commuting daily in all-weathers or when riding over mixed terrains / surfaces, which you can expect to encounter when riding off-road.

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Gravel BikesEscape the tarmac. Tackle new terrains with confidence and control.

Maximise your performance with the best gravel bike from Ribble. Our Gravel bikes are designed to excel on dirt, gravel, and roads. Our range of rugged gravel bikes is built to handle any terrain, whether dropping the hammer on gravel, bike-packin...Read more

Gravel SL
Lightweight carbon gravel bike. Aero-optimised frame, all-terrain capability & speed for racing and new adventures.
From£2,299
Save £200
Gravel AL
Aluminium gravel bike. Durable & lightweight frame, all-terrain capability & comfort for exploring any trail.
From£1,399£1,599
Save £500
Gravel Ti
Titanium gravel bike. Ultimate durability, all-terrain capability & smooth ride for off-road adventures.
From£2,499£2,999
Save £200
- Electric
  Electric
Gravel AL e
Aluminium gravel e-bike. Electric assistance, all-terrain capability & comfort for powered adventures.
From£2,399£2,599
Save £300
Gravel 725
Traditional steel frame gravel bike. Durable, all-terrain capability & comfort for all-day trail riding.
From£1,599£1,899
- Electric
  Electric
CGR AL e
Versatile Cross-Gravel-Road e-bike. Electric assistance, multi-terrain capability & comfort for any adventure.
From£2,699
Save £400
CGR AL
The original 'do it all' Cross-Gravel-Road bike. Lightweight aluminium frame, multi-terrain capability & all-day comfort.
From£999£1,399
Save £600
CGR 725
Traditional steel frame Cross-Gravel-Road bike. Durable, versatile & comfortable for all-terrain adventures.
From£1,099£1,699
Save £1,000
CGR Ti
Our range-topping Cross-Gravel-Road bike. Titanium frame, carbon forks & seat post blend low weight, durability and all-day comfort.
From£2,299£3,299

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INTEREST-FREE GRAVEL BIKES

Spend £350 or more with us, and you can apply to spread the cost with our finance partner V12. You can choose how much deposit you want to pay - whether it's half the cost or nothing at all.*

Classic Finance (14.9% APR Representative) is available over 24 months or 36 months with a minimum spend of £350.

0% APR Interest-free finance is available over six months with a minimum spend of £350 or 12 months with a minimum spend of £2500.

0% APR Interest Finance is available on all Ribble bikes with the exception of Special Offer / Special Edition and Clearance bikes.

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Gravel BikesEscape the tarmac. Tackle new terrains with confidence and control.

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