Ribble CX AL
The CX AL is a highly versatile all-road bike, it's ideal for those entering the world of cyclocross for the first time but can also be finely tuned to function as a gravel or road bike. With confident handling, lightning-fast acceleration and outstanding traction this is a thoroughbred racing machine.
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.
CX AL - Shimano Tiagra
- Shimano Tiagra 2x10 speed
- Shimano 34-50T x 11-32T gearing
- Tektro mechanical disc brakeset
- Mavic Aksium Disc wheelset
- Challenge Grifo Comp tyres
- Prologo Kappa RS saddle
CX AL - Sram Apex 1x
- SRAM Apex 1x11 speed.
- SRAM 42T x 11-42T gearing.
- SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakeset.
- Mavic Aksium Disc wheelset.
- Challenge Grifo Comp tyres.
- Level 1 6061 Alloy finishing kit.
- Prologo Kappa RS saddle.
CX AL - Shimano 105
- Shimano 105 2x11 speed
- Shimano 34-50T x 11-32T
- Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes
- Mavic Aksium disc wheelset
- Challenge Grifo Comp tyres
- Level 1 6061 Alloy finishing kit
- Prologo Kappa RS saddle
The CX AL was developed to be a thoroughbred racing machine, a machine loaded with performance features and an uncompromising approach to race day. With its light weight, agility, impressive traction and acceleration the CX AL is built to excel over any terrain.
Light and comfortable enough to make shouldering the bike a simple task when you encounter an obstacle too difficult to ride over. Agile handling to enable faster cornering and with impressive traction to power up the climbs. With a lightweight Aluminium frame and full carbon forks, ample tyre clearance for mud shedding, powerful disc brakes offering total braking control and bolt thru-axles for better steering control the CX AL is an all-terrain bike for all seasons.
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.
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 | 5'2 - 5'5 158 - 165cm |
5'4 - 5'7 165 - 170cm |
5'7 - 5'10 170 - 178cm |
5'9 - 6'0 175 - 183cm |
5'11 - 6'2 180 - 188cm |
| Wheel Size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
| A - Seat Angle | 75.0° | 74.5° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.3° |
| B - Top Tube (mm) | 520 | 535 | 545 | 565 | 580 |
| C - Head Angle | 71.0° | 71.5° | 72.0° | 72.0° | 72.3° |
| D - Offset(mm) | 53 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| E - Head Tube(mm) | 110 | 125 | 140 | 160 | 180 |
| F - BB Drop(mm) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| RC - Chain Stays(mm) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| FC - Front Centre(mm) | 588 | 589 | 595 | 605 | 612 |
| Stack (mm) | 530 | 547 | 563 | 582 | 602 |
| Reach (mm) | 378 | 380 | 384 | 387 | 391 |
| WB - Wheelbase(mm) | 1004 | 1005 | 1011 | 1020 | 1028 |
| G - Seat Tube C-Top (mm) | 490 | 520 | 540 | 565 | 585 |
The 6061 Heat Treated Aluminium frame weighs Approx1.68kgs and the full monocoque carbon forks 470g. Approximate build weights are Tiagra 10kg and Rival 1x or Shimano 105 9.5kg.
The frame carries a 3 year warranty. All other parts have the standard manufacturer's warranty.
Yes the cables run internally for a neater appearance and better protection from the elements.
The CX AL has clearance for 38mm tyres without mudguards or 33mm with mudgaurds fitted.
There are 2 bottle cage mounts, on the seat tube and down tube.
We recommend a combined maximum rider and bike weight of 120kgs (264lbs).
Yes, the frame has discreet mudguard mounts for fitting full length mudguards.
The frame takes a traditional 68mm threaded bb.
The seatpost is a 27.2mm diameter and the seat collar 31.8mm.
No, there are no mounting points for a apannier rack.
The CX AL 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.
The first ride, the bike handles well and rolls on the road just like a normal road bike would. However the larger tyres make it far more comfortable and gives it a softer ride.
When I reached off road I did a mix of gravel, grass and wood/ mud tracks. For someone who was a bit unsure on the bike would feel off road, it felt stable and easy to handle. What was most surprising is taking the bike through thick wet mud (there’s plenty of thanks to wet winter!) having the low range gear makes it far easier to keep going, and when you reach the point where the mud gets too much, it’s light enough to chuck on your shoulder and keep moving.
The photos show the bikes after it’s first ride!
Having never used Ribble before or ridden one of their bikes I must say the customer service has been fantastic. The team were happy to answer my questions prior to ordering and they then kept me up to date throughout the build. Furthermore, Ribble Bluewater were friendly and helpful. They talked me through the bike and were very knowledgeable.
Fast and agile.
positive upgrades to carbon bars and seatpost, much improved ride comfort.
Even quick on the road thanks to the 1 x drivetrain.
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