Ribble’s trail and adventure-ready gravel bike adds a new premium Reynolds steel option as the clearly named ‘Gravel 725’ slotting in between affordable alloy and more pricey carbon or titanium. Available at several attainable price points, the new Ribble Gravel 725 should be a solid contender for riders looking to take on any terrain, from weekend gravel loops to week-long off-road explorations. Ribble Gravel 725 steel gravel bike
c. Ribble Following in the footsteps of their original gravel all-rounder CGR , the more off-road-ready Ribble Gravel gets its own Reynolds 725 steel frame option. With bigger tire clearances – up to 700x45mm or 650x47mm – tons of bikepacking-ready mounts, and generously flared bars, this bike is built to go further off the beaten track. When it comes to gravel rides, the old adage reigns – steel is real.
And this bike without anything too fancy still weighs just a claimed 10.8kg in its AXS build (medium). Gravel Geometry
The Gravel 725 comes in a wider 6 size range (XXS-XL) to fit even the smallest riders looking for adventure. Its geometry is described as being more progressive – longer, a bit slacker at a 71.5° head angle, and comfortably upright with short stems for good control over any terrain. Tech details
The new steel gravel bike is welded from triple-butted, heat-treated Reynolds 725 steel tubing with a straight 44mm headtube for the full carbon tapered steerer fork, a traditional 68mm BSA threaded bottom bracket, classic 27.2mm seatpost with an external alloy […]
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