Ribble CGR SL
The all new Ribble CGR SL is the ultimate in lightweight, high performance, rugged, versatility. The CGR SL range can take you anywhere from the highest mountain passes, distant trails or your most imaginative daily commute.
Don’t want to build your own? No problem. Below are the most popular builds with other riders, ready to ride or change as you like.
CGR SL - Sport
- CGR SL Carbon Monocoque Frame
- Shimano 105 R7000 2x11 Speed
- Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
- Mavic Aksium 19 DCL Disc 700c Wheels
CGR SL - Enthusiast
- CGR SL Carbon Monocoque Frame
- Shimano Ultegra R8000 2x11 Speed
- Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc Brakes
- Mavic Aksium 19 DCL 700c Wheels
CGR SL - Gravel
- CGR SL Carbon Monocoque Frame
- Shimano GRX RX600 1x11 Speed
- SHIMANO GRX Hydraulic Disc Brakes
- Mavic Aksium 19 DCL 700c Wheels
CGR SL - Pro
- CGR SL Carbon Monocoque Frame
- Shimano Ultegra R8050 Di2 2x11 Speed
- Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc Brakes
- Mavic Aksium 19 DCL 700c Wheels
The all new Ribble CGR SL is the ultimate in lightweight, high performance, rugged, versatility. The CGR SL range can take you anywhere from the highest mountain passes, distant trails or your most imaginative daily commute.
Versatile. One bike to do it all. The CGR family meets the demands of the modern rider because of its ability to do everything and tackle all surfaces and conditions.
The multi-wheel compatibility enables the CGR's set up to be tailored to meet the demands of the terrain and conditions.
Built around a superlight, performance orientated, yet highly versatile platform, the CGR SL’s specification can be configured for Road, Off-road, Commuting or all three if you want one bike capable of excelling on all terrains.
Select a high-end road groupset with lightweight wheelset and race bike finishing kit, and you have an Endurance road bike capable of mixing it with thoroughbred race bikes over the highest mountain passes and epic road endurance events.
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Massive wheel and tyre size compatibility
700, 29, 650 wheels and up to 47c tyre width
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Versatile endurance geometry
Comfort on or Off-road, Commute or all-day epic
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Mudguard and rack compatibility
For all weather riding and luggage carrying (optional bridge required)
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Full Carbon fork with tapered steerer
For lightweight, front end torsional stiffness and steering precision
If your passion is getting out into the wilderness and distant trails the CGR SL’s compatibility with up to 650x47c tyres, disc brakes and a geometry designed to offer stability and control when handling the roughest terrain and self-supported ultra-endurance adventures.
With full mudguard compatibility(optional bridge required), rear rack mounts, endurance geometry and a multitude of drivetrain specification options the CGR SL also builds into the ideal commuter bike with the durability, efficiency and comfort required to get you to and from work in all seasons.
Alternatively, mix elements of all three and build the bike that is truly customised to meet the requirements of your own adventure. The CGR SL re-defines what you believed was possible from one bike!
You decide the design, we create the bike. Be bold and bright or stealthy as you like. With millions of combinations, you can make a bike unique to you.
Just select customise after choosing your size.
The CGR SL frameset is manufactured from a carefully selected blend of Toray’s T1000 and T800 carbon. Layered to an exacting specification using an advanced monocoque mould technology incorporating an EPS inner core system which ensures complete consistency of the structural integrity of the fibres and resin throughout the frame.
This system also eliminates excess material on the inside of the frame. The profiles and shapes designed into the frame are all there for a specific performance reason, from the truncated aerofoil down tube enhancing aerodynamic advantage and torsional stiffness to the seat stays designed for vertical compliance and vibration absorption. This frame is the epitome of design and attention to detail.
- CGR SL Carbon Monocoque Frame
- SRAM Force eTap AXS 1x12 Speed
- ZIPP 303 Firecrest Carbon Tubeless 700c DB CL XDR
- LEVEL 5 Carbon Integrated Handlebar System
The Ribble CGR SL is the ultimate in lightweight, high performance, rugged, versatility. The CGR SL range can take you anywhere from the highest mountain passes, distant trails or your most imaginative daily commute.
- Frame & Fork
- Headset
- Carbon Seatpost
- Wedge Seat Clamp
- Carbon Fork Expander
- Thru-Axles
To assist you in selecting the correct size simply find you height below. The graphic below illustrates our recommendations so you can be confident that the size you order will be correct.
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Rider Height | 5'4" - 5'7" 162 - 170cm |
5'7" - 5'9" 170 - 175cm |
5'9" - 5'11" 175 - 180cm |
5'11" - 6'1" 180 - 185cm |
6'1" - 6'4" 185 - 194cm |
| Wheel Size | 650b / 700c | 650b / 700c | 650b / 700c | 650b / 700c | 650b / 700c |
| A - Seat Angle (mm) | 74.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73° | 72.5° |
| B - Top Tube (mm) | 520 | 540 | 555 | 570 | 590 |
| C - Head Angle (mm) | 70.5° | 71° | 71.5° | 72° | 72° |
| D - Offset (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| E - Head Tube (mm) | 130 | 140 | 155 | 180 | 200 |
| F - BB Drop (mm) | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| G - Seat Tube (mm) | 460 | 480 | 500 | 520 | 540 |
| RC - Chainstay (mm) | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| FC - Front Centre(mm) | 593 | 599 | 600.7 | 615.5 | 616 |
| Reach (mm) | 371 | 375 | 379 | 389 | 396 |
| Stack (mm) | 537 | 548.5 | 561 | 592 | 610.7 |
| WB - Wheelbase (mm) | 1019 | 1025 | 1025 | 1041 | 1054 |
Easy 'build'. Just put the handle bars on pretty much. First ride. It feels punchy over English gravel (MUD) and does absorb some of the shock. Hit 68km/h on the road as the discs feel super effective on steep descents. Threw it down some admittedly terrifying off road sections it had no right to get down and, with some management, got down in one piece!
Look fast, go fast. Certainly pretty and wouldnt look out of place in the peloton. All in all, does road, does mud, does enough trail to scare me and didnt get dropped riding with road bikes.
Front light ordered with the bike got me home in pitch black off road. Rear light could be brighter on the road though.
I bought the CGR SL because I wanted to open up my riding to different terrain and that’s exactly what it does, I am now exploring new routes, off road trails, bridleways and gravel while also still being able to enjoy on road riding.
The bike looks fantastic and is a very comfortable ride. I decided to go with the 650b wheel set and larger WTB Sanderos tires for the winter and it’s had no trouble navigating boggy and wet conditions this Jan/Feb. When things start heating up I intend to swap out the wheel set for road racing season.
I did have some trouble with torque settings on the first few rides with seat post and the Level 5 carbon handlebars, so would advise in investing in a torque wrench and carbon paste. Something I’ve only just started learning about.
Lancashire’s take on a gravel ride and one of our Superbike of the Year contenders - 4.5/5
If you want a versatile bike that can do it all - and you want it your way - then the CGR SL is an easy choice. The hard part is deciding which build to go with
It’s rare to get back from an event and to think that there’s nothing you’d change about your set-up but I can honestly say, if I were to return to South Africa for the 2020 Rainmaker RollerCoaster, there’s nothing I’d tweak.
The internally routed full monocoque Toray T800/T1000 frame weighs 1.15kgs and the full monocoque carbon forks 450g. Full builds can start from as little as 7.5kgs, a 105 build with default finishing kit weighs in at approximately 9kgs.
If you are torn between the two models and aren't sure which one will fulfil your cycling needs best, why not check out our CGR vs Gravel blog? In which we outline the key differences between the all-road capability of the CGR and off-road optimised Gravel range.
The frame carries a 3 year warranty. All other parts have the standard manufacturer's warranty.
The CGR SL has ample clearance for 45mm tyres on the 700c wheels (40mm with full coverage mudguards fitted) and 47mm on the 650b version.
There are 2 bottle cage mounts, seat tube and down tube.
We recommend a maximum rider weight of 120kgs (264lbs).
Yes, though the frame requires an optional bridge to be selected from the bike builder section when ordering the bike (700c only).
The BB shell is a 68mm BSA threaded.
The seatpost is specific to the CGR SL and is supplied with the frameset.
The CGR SL has mounts for a rear pannier rack and can accommodate 20kgs of luggage with ease.
The CGR SL is only compatible with hubs that have a Thru-Axle system, the front hub is 12x100mm and the rear 12x142mm.
Due to the many different systems people use we do not supply pedals with bikes but you can find a great array of pedals here.
Ribble Endurance SL Disc 
Ribble CGR AL 
Ribble CGR Ti
