Ribble mechanic Luc chose to ride his Ribble Gravel 725 at this year's Dirty Reiver. The epic 200km gravel route took in a mixture of every terrain you could imagine, from flowing single-track to gruelling gravel climbs.
The sheer versatility and ride-anywhere capabilities of Ribble's Gravel bikes make them the perfect vehicle for off-grid adventures. Here, we explore the range and explain the key differences to help you choose yours.
More cyclists than ever are seizing the opportunity to take their rides off-piste in search of freedom and adventure. But to do so, you need the right tool for the job - a gravel bike. The Ribble gravel range consists of four models in a variety of frame materials. Each of these offers something a little different in terms of ride quality, longevity and performance characteristics. So how do you decide which frame material is right for you?
'Steel is real' is something anyone who has been around cycling for any time has heard countless times. Steel frames have long since been regarded with reverence in cycling circles. But what is the allure of this seemingly simple material? One that we take for granted on a daily basis and makes grown men go misty-eyed with nostalgia. What makes this material so different from any other and where does this affection for steel frames originate? Read on to find out more.
Which frame material should you choose? Whether you're looking for your first proper bike in years or a replacement for an existing bike, you will be faced with this age-old question. But why should you choose one over the other? How does the choice of material affect the ride? Who better to provide the answers to these questions than the folks at Global Cycle Network (GCN).
Hannah from Manchester decided that she should be out enjoying the benefits of the fresh air whilst spending quality time together with her boyfriend. So at the start of the year, she purchased her first bike so that they could enjoy cycling together and hasn't looked back since. Here we let Hannah tell the story.