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.
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.
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.
I needed something that would be
• suitable for commuting (gravel, potholes, off road etc.)
• comfortable for family cycles
• something that would be fast enough to keep up with friends and family on road bikes.
Ribble’s online showroom was hugely helpful and I quickly found a bike that ticked all of the boxes. (Really a great idea to help keep their business operating safely and can see this being a great business move for them).
The Bike - Ribble CX AL. Shimano 105
The bike arrived last week, it was easily assembled and I’ve since done approx. 200km.
It has an excellent range of gears for the hills and generally has the set up of a good road bike with the exception being the tyres which could be easily swapped for road tyres.
Another huge plus was the adaptability of the bike builder that really allows you to customise just about every aspect of your bike to suit your needs.
Some stats from my first cycle*:
Distance: 28.29km
Elevation Gain: 329m
Time: 1:07:29
Avg Speed: 25.2km/h
Max Elevation: 170m
Mad Speed: 66.2km/h
*Wind low and condition all round great with no rain.
The Ribble CX AL truly is a super smooth flying machine that ticks a lot of boxes for those looking for a versatile bike. Overall I am delighted with the bike and the service.
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