Ultra-Grit Apex XPLR AXS
- £2,599
Description
The ULTRA GRIT is Ribble’s fastest gravel bike—developed and proven by our pro gravel team, the Ribble Outliers, in the chaos of the world’s toughest off-road races, from Unbound to The Traka to The Dirty Reiver. Weighing just 9.0 kg, this race-ready machine is built for riders who embrace the unknown and charge straight into it. It pairs our lightweight, aero-optimised frameset with a rugged, fully wireless SRAM Apex XPLR AXS electronic drivetrain, durable DT Swiss G 1800 alloy wheels, versatile 45mm Schwalbe G-One R tyres, and a comfort-focused Selle Italia Model X saddle.
Groupset
Apex is the groupset designed for riders who demand versatility and performance. Apex AXS delivers a wide range 1x12 drivetrain that's ideal for gravel, bikepacking, adventure, casual rides, and everything in between. Its wireless electronic shifting ensures smooth, reliable performance with precise gear changes, excellent chain retention, and confident hydraulic disc braking. With full AXS connectivity, you can customise shift settings, monitor battery life, and update firmware—all from a single device. Intuitive and user-friendly, Apex keeps your focus where it belongs: on the ride.
Wheelset
Boasting a wide rim profile and robust construction, the DT Swiss G 1800 Spline alloy wheelset delivers confident control and comfort across rough and unpredictable gravel terrain. Paired with 45 mm Schwalbe G-One R Performance tyres, it strikes the perfect balance of speed, grip, and stability—ideal for riders who push the boundaries across varied and demanding surfaces.
Handlebars
Built to take on the rough stuff, the Ribble Gravel Riser handlebars bring comfort, control, and versatility to every ride. A 20 mm rise gives you more hand positions and extra space for running a bar bag—perfect for long hauls and bikepacking missions. The flared drops widen your stance for rock-solid stability when bombing descents or picking through technical terrain. Wrapped in plush bar tape and paired with a matching alloy stem, this setup is ready to tackle whatever the trail throws your way.
Saddle
Stay stable and comfortable over rough terrain—our integrated seat post clamp, combined with a proprietary D-shaped carbon seat post and the Selle Italia Model X saddle, delivers excellent rear-end compliance and effectively reduces trail chatter for all-day comfort.
Suspension Fork Upgrade
When the gravel turns rough and the terrain gets technical, the RockShox Rudy Ultimate fork steps in to smooth out the ride. Available as an upgrade on the Ribble ULTRA-GRIT, this premium suspension fork is purpose-built for gravel racing—offering up to 30mm of travel for improved comfort, control, and confidence. Whether you're carving through gravel or hammering down technical descents, Rudy’s refined damping and lightweight design help you stay fast, focused, and in total command.
Size
To assist you in selecting the correct size, simply find your height on the graphic. It illustrates our recommendations so you can be confident that the size you order will be correct. If you find that your height is between sizes, we recommend you opt for the smaller size.
For more information on why choosing the right bike size is important, please visit our Bike Sizing page, or learn more about Bike Fitting.
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Ultra-Grit Apex XPLR AXS
- £2,599