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 - Shimano Tiagra
- Shimano Tiagra 2 x 10 speed.
- Shimano Tiagra 34-50T x 11-32T gearing.
- Tektro mechanical disc brakeset.
- Mavic Aksium Disc wheelset.
- Schwalbe G-One Allround tyres.
- Level 1 6061 Alloy cockpit.
- Prologo Kappa RS saddle.
CGR SL - Shimano 105
- Shimano 105 2 x 11 speed.
- Shimano 105 34-50T x 11-32T gearing.
- Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakeset.
- Mavic Aksium Disc wheelset
- Schwalbe G-One Allround tyres.
- Level 1 6061 Alloy cockpit
- Prologo Kappa RS saddle.
CGR SL - Sram Apex 1x 650b
- SRAM Apex 1 x 11 speed.
- SRAM Apex 42T x 11-42T gearing.
- SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakeset.
- Mavic Aksium Elite Disc 650b wheelset.
- WTB Horizon Road Plus 650b tyres.
- Level 1 6061 Alloy cockpit
- WTB Koda Race saddle
CGR SL - Sram Rival 1x 650B
- SRAM Rival 1 x 11 speed.
- SRAM Rival 42T x 11-42T gearing.
- SRAM Rival hydraulic disc brakeset.
- Mavic Aksium Elite Disc 650b wheelset
- WTB Horizon Road Plus tyres.
- Level 1 6061 Alloy cockpit.
- WTB Koda Race 142 saddle.
CGR SL - Shimano Ultegra
- Shimano Ultegra 2 x 11 speed .
- Shimano Ultegra 34-50T x 11-32T gearing.
- Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakeset.
- Mavic Aksium Disc wheelset.
- Schwalbe G-One Allround.
- Level 1 6061 Alloy cockpit.
- Prologo Kappa RS saddle.
CGR SL - Shimano Ultegra Di2
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 2 x 11 speed.
- Shimano Ultegra 34-50T x 11-28T gearing.
- Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakeset.
- Mavic Aksium Disc wheelset.
- Schwalbe G-One Allround.
- Level 1 6061 Alloy cockpit.
- Prologo Kappa RS saddle.
CGR SL - Sram eTap HRD
- SRAM Red eTap 2 x 11 Speed.
- SRAM Red eTap GXP 34-50T gearing.
- SRAM Red hydraulic disc brakeset.
- Mavic Ksyrium Elite Disc WTS wheelset.
- Schwalbe G-One Allround tyres.
- Level 5 Carbon cockpit.
- Prologo Kappa RS saddle.
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.
This bike will broaden your horizons in comfort and style.
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 tailored to meed 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!
We create the bike, you decide the design. 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.
- SRAM Force eTap AXS 1 x 12 speed.
- SRAM Force 40T x 10-33T gearing.
- SRAM Force hydraulic disc brakeset.
- Zipp 303 Carbon XDR wheelset.
- WTB Riddler TCS Light/Fast tyres.
- Level 5 Carbon integrated bar and stem.
- Brooks Cambium C15 All Weather saddle.
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) | 530 | 545 | 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 |
The Ribble CGR SL is a versatile, well designed bike that delivers. Cross, gravel or road; touring, cycling or commuting: the CGR SL will be the magic carpet underneath, whisking the rider from monotony to adventure.
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.
‘Cross, gravel, road’ - the new Carbon fibre CGR SL from Ribble is their new lightweight, multi surface adventure bike. It’s fully customisable on their website but I borrowed the version equipped with Ultegra Di2 and Zipp 302 wheels couples with a 35c Schwalbe G-One tyre. It’s bike that will make a statement on a club ride but happily handle a bit of a beating down the gravel tracks and towpaths without any tweaks.
Out on the road the frame is responsible and still, letting you get the power down; the geometry isn’t as aggressive as your out and out racing bike but feels more than enough for a bit of competitive riding on a weekend. The aero bars on the SL make the bike look pretty smart and add to the look; coupled with the Zipp 302 you could be forgiven for thinking it was an all out road bike.
Take the bike off road and it’s more than capable of holding it’s own; the 35c tyres give a comforting amount of grip on the gravel. The frame can take a 45c tyre on a standard road wheel so if you’re not a fan of getting your Zipps mucky you can always swap out for some spare wheels and a chunkier tyre. The aero bars are surprisingly comfortable off-road; the detailing on the top of the bar acts as a gripper helping stop your hands from slipping.
In a nutshell, a great bike for showing off on the club run that can handle the abuse when you want to break from the ordinary.
On this trip I was on 650b wheels but I have since tried it with 700c & 30mm Schwalbe One pros and it goes like a dream. There is a significant gain in comfort with the slightly wider tyres and going tubeless with both the tyre types and all in all I can say that I am a convert to 'Gravel bikes' and to the concept of 'one bike for all'.
Relatively simple bridleways (for ful sus machines) can become quite exciting and much more demanding. When you return to the tarmac you are on a light responsive speed machine. So you get the best of both worlds!
I'm not giving up the MTB or the Road bike yet though!
The bike was delivered carefully packaged. Still it was an easy setup with just the saddle, handlebars and wheels to assemble.
The bike is very smooth to ride, works great at both gravel and local trails. It's plenty stiff when you put some power on the pedals aswell.
Huge wheelclearance in the front, I'm sure I could fit a regular 2.2" MTB-tyre there :)
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.
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 has thru axles of 12x100 front and 12x142 rear.
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.
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