Ribble R872 Disc
The latest iteration of the highly successful and test winning R872 (Winner of Cycling Weekly and Cycling Plus 'Best on Test' Awards). The versatile ‘sportive’ geometry results in a bike equally well suited to epic century rides, fast commutes or for beginners looking to tip their toe into the world of road racing.
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R872 Disc - Sport - Teal
- Shimano Tiagra 4700 2x10 Speed .
- Shimano 34-50T x 11-32T Gearing.
- Tektro Mechanical Disc Brakeset.
- Mavic Aksium Disc Wheelset.
- Continental Ultra Sport III 25mm.
- LEVEL 1 6061 Alloy Handlebar, Stem & Seatpost.
- Prologo Kappa RS Saddle.
R872 Disc - Sport - Anthracite
- Shimano Tiagra 4700 2x10 Speed .
- Shimano 50-34T x 11-32T Gearing.
- Tektro Mechanical Disc Brakeset.
- Mavic Aksium Disc Wheelset.
- Continental Ultra Sport III 25mm Tyres.
- LEVEL 1 Alloy Handlebar, Stem & Seatpost.
- Prologo Kappa RS Saddle.
R872 Disc - Enthusiast - Teal
- Shimano 105 R7000 2x11 Speed.
- Shimano RS510 50-34T x 11-32T Gearing.
- Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc Brakeset.
- Mavic Aksium Disc Wheelset.
- Continental Ultra Sport 25mm Tyres.
- LEVEL 1 6061 Alloy handlebar, Stem & Seatpost.
- Prologo Kappa RS Saddle.
R872 Disc - Enthusiast - Anthracite
- Shimano 105 R7000 2x11 Speed .
- Shimano RS510 50-34T x 11-32T Gearing.
- Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc Brakeset.
- Mavic Aksium Disc Wheelset.
- Continental Ultra Sport III 25mm Tyres.
- LEVEL 1 6061 Alloy Handlebar, Stem & Seatpost.
- Prologo Kappa RS Saddle.
R872 Disc - Pro - Teal
- Shimano Ultegra R8000 2x11 Speed.
- Shimano 50-34T x 11-28T Gearing.
- Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc Brakeset.
- Mavic Aksium Disc Wheelset.
- Continental Ultra Sport III 25mm Tyres.
- LEVEL 1 6061 Alloy Handlebar, Stem & Seatpost.
- Prologo Kappa RS Saddle.
R872 Disc - Pro - Anthracite
- Shimano Ultegra R8000 2x11 Speed.
- Shimano 50-34T x 11-28T Gearing.
- Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc Brakeset.
- Mavic Aksium Disc Wheelset.
- Continental Ultra Sport III 25mm Tyres.
- LEVEL 1 6061 Alloy Handlebar, Stem & Seatpost.
- Prologo Kappa RS Saddle.
The latest iteration of the highly successful, test winning R872 (Winner of Cycling Weekly and Cycling Plus 'Best on Test' awards).
The R872 Disc has a versatile ‘sportive’ geometry which results in a bike equally well suited to epic century rides and fast commutes. Flat mount disc brakes ensure, powerful, modulated stopping power in all weather conditions. With its precision handling, stiffness and stability this is also an excellent choice for those wishing to dip their toe into the world of road racing or simply those looking for an agile and nimble road bike.
Designed in house here at Ribble HQ in Lancashire and expertly hand crafted from carbon this stylish and lightweight machine is built to offer you the perfect combination of a high-end performance road bike but with a slightly more relaxed 'sportive' geometry. The shape and dimensions of each tube have been carefully selected to offer you the most compliant ride possible for those epic rides yet not lose nothing in the bike's agility.
The sleek profiled tubing offers a perfectly blended balance between high-end performance and styling. Internal cable routing has been incorporated within the design to both improve the lines of the bike and also to keep the cables out of the elements. This, in turn, ensures that the bike preserves its clean lines for better aerodynamics enabling you to ride faster and climb better than ever before! We have made various changes to the previous R872s design to achieve an improved ride feel, these include;
- An oversize profile, tapered downtube for improved torsional stiffness and power transfer.
- A dropped seat stay design for vertical compliance and vibration absorption enhancing comfort.
- An aero profile carbon bladed fork for precision steering.
- A tapered head tube offering improved front end stiffness.
- Disc Brakes for powerful, modulated braking in all conditions.
- The chainstays have been lengthened slightly to provide extra stability.
- Enhanced tyre clearance for additional comfort and grip.
- Internal cable routing for cleaner lines and protection for the cables.
- The tried and tested threaded bottom bracket design for increased durability.
The R872 is the right bike for someone looking for the low weight and high-end performance characteristics of a high-end carbon road bike but at an accessible price. Whether you are looking for a bike to introduce you to the world of cycling or are thinking of dipping your toe into road racing the R872 is both a lightweight and durable choice.
A lightweight carbon frame and carbon bladed fork, built with Shimano’s ever reliable, precise shifting groupsets. A complete, matched Level 1 Alloy finishing kit, internally routed cables for cleaner lines and better aerodynamics and Level aluminium wheels.
The R872 Disc is a fantastic value upgrade option for anyone looking to upgrade to a carbon frame.
With its relaxed fit 'sportive' geometry, light weight, comfort and precision handling you can be sure it will be as comfortable for those all day in the saddle epics as it is quick and nimble when surmounting those pesky climbs and high-speed descents.
- It offers plenty of bang for your buck! A carbon frame and carbon bladed fork with a choice of Shimano groupsets for slick shifts and a complete matched Level finishing kit.
- The quick and responsive ride quality will have you beaming as well as being eminently comfortable thanks to the low weight, endurance geometry and precision handling.
- It’s infinitely upgradeable at a later date, should you wish to lighten it even further or add more bling. Once you have a great quality frameset you have the base for a very lightweight machine indeed.
The dropped seat stays, as well as offering better protection from road vibration also offer better power transfer thanks to the reduced section of the rear triangle. This translates into a lightning-fast bike that is equally at home on the sportive as it is on your commute.
The compact rear triangle design combined with an oversize BB and box section chainstays allows more of the power generated to be transferred directly to the road. Every watt transferred into forward motion means less power is wasted, thanks to the increased torsional stiffness provided within the frames design features .
The front end stiffness is provided by the incorporation within the design of an oversize tapered head tube, tapered fork steerer and fork profile.
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 | 5'0 - 5'3 (152-160cm) |
5'3 - 5'7 (160-170cm) |
5'7 - 5'10 (170-178cm) |
5'10 - 6'1 (178-185cm) |
6'1 - 6'4 (185-193cm) |
| CT - Seat Tube (mm) | 450 | 490 | 530 | 550 | 580 |
| A - Head Tube | 115 | 130 | 155 | 175 | 200 |
| Offset | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| TT - Top Tube | 505 | 525 | 545 | 565 | 585 |
| HT - Head Angle | 71 ° | 72 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| ST - Seat Angle | 75 ° | 74.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| G - BB Drop | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| RC - Chainstay (mm) | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
| FC - Front Centre (mm) | 561.5 | 568.9 | 580.2 | 600.4 | 620.5 |
| WB - Wheelbase | 961.4 | 968.9 | 980.3 | 1000.6 | 1020.8 |
| Reach (mm) | 360.1 | 370.5 | 380.7 | 394.1 | 407 |
| Stack | 503.5 | 521.1 | 554.1 | 577 | 600.9 |
A Medium sized Tiagra build weighs in at approx 8.65kg, 105 8.8kg and Ultegra 8.6kg.This also factors in the weight difference between mechanical and hydraulic braking systems.
The frame carries a 3 year warranty. All other parts have the standard manufacturer’s warranty.
The R872 has clearance for 28mm tyres (25mm with mudguards).
There are mounts for 2 bottle cages.
Yes, the frame has discreet mounts for fitting full mudguards.
The BB shell is a traditional threaded 68mm British type.
The seatpost is a 27.2mm diameter with a seat clamp of 31.8mm diameter.
No, the frame does not have rack mounts.
The frame takes 12mm Bolt Thru-Axles, front 12x100mm and rear 12x142mm.
We recommend a maximum rider weight of 120kgs (264lbs).
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.
First impression when taking the box in from the courier was how light it was, almost thought something was missing!"
Bike was well packaged and thankfully no damage caused in transit. All parts were present. Assembly was very easy (saddle and seatpost to sort and attach handlebars). Finish of the bike was good and everything had been set up correctly.
Having mainly ridden mountain bikes previously I was taken aback by how fast the bike seemed. Climbing isn't quite effortless (down to the rider!) but the lightness of the frame does help. It handles beautifully and soaks up the vibrations from the road without any discomfort. After a couple of local rides to fine tune the fit I've been straight into 40-50 mile rides with no discomfort at all and can easily see myself doing double that without issue.
Overall very happy with my purchase and despite a long wait for the bike no complaints regarding the service from Ribble.
Firstly, and this is partly down to my own experience of cycling.Coming from a super comfy lightweight carbon XC MTB, I found the 872 pretty firm. And frankly my idea specifying Gatorskins to the build was a bad choice, it just amplified the firm aspect of ride. I've since ditched those Gatorskins and fitted some 32mm Viittoria Zaffiro Pro's - what a difference. And by the way, 32mm tyres fit just fine - the rims can take them and there is still clearance.
There are two other simple fixes that would make this bike just perfect.
Super annoying internal cable routing - They rattle like mad, but I've sorted this myself with some cable ties.
And the noise from these wheels is appalling - on the rough roads of Edinburgh, listening to the constant 'ting' noise coming from the spokes is not great to be honest - I wonder if my wheels are from a bad batch. Need to try some lube on nipples or something.
And just a point on the Ribble service. The website is superb and the buying experience was close to faultless.
Overall it's a stunning looking bit of kit, but sort out these QC issues I'm sure next time it would 5/5.
The Ribble R872 Disc Tiagra is a carbon fibre road bike that's built to a sportive-friendly geometry and it offers a much higher performance than you've a right to expect at this price - 9/10
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