The Allroad platform consists of three models \u2013 the Allroad SL, Allroad SL R and Allroad SL R e.\u00a0<\/p>
While the silhouette of each model looks similar, there are distinct differences between the bikes.<\/p>
Allroad SL R\u00a0<\/h2>The top-tier Allroad SL R sports a distinctive rear-wheel cut-out in its aero seat tube. – Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>The range-topping Allroad SL R has a deep aero-shaped seat tube with a rear-wheel cut-out to give the SL R generous (for the road) 38mm tyre clearance.\u00a0<\/p>
It\u2019s topped by an aero-shaped seatpost, which looks like a scaled-down version of the deep aero shape found on the Ultra.\u00a0<\/p>
The down tube on the SL R is aerodynamically shaped to cut through the air and to hide the down-tube mounted bottle for smoother airflow.\u00a0<\/p>![\"Ribble](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/AM9A1875-scaled.jpg\")
The down tube storage port houses a Restrap bag. – Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>Ribble has also taken advantage of the increased volume of the down tube by incorporating some storage. <\/p>
Inside the storage port, you\u2019ll find a dedicated bag system designed and made by fellow UK-based outfit Restrap.<\/p>![\"Ribble](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/AM9A1827-scaled.jpg\")
The UB-2 handlebar is inspired by the bar on Ribble’s Ultra SLR. – Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>Up-front, the SL R sports a new handlebar called the UB-2 (Ultra Bar 2). This takes the wild shape of the Ultra SLR\u2019s bar, with its patented airflow-disrupting wake generators and sculpted drops, along with direct-mounting points for the brake levers.\u00a0<\/p>
Unlike the Ultra SLR bar, though, this one is separate from the stem, giving a wider choice of options for Allroad riders to mix and match stem and bar widths using Ribble\u2019s online bike builder.<\/p>
As on the Ultra SL R, the tops of the handlebar are too bulbous to wrap with handlebar tape. Wrapping the drops is optional and there is a gripped surface to stop your hands sliding around if you decide to go without tape.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
The SL R is constructed with a blend of Toray T1000 carbon and M46 fibres, which Ribble claims gives it the best blend of stiffness and compliance where needed, while keeping weight down.\u00a0<\/p>![\"Ribble](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/AM9A1866-scaled.jpg\")
There’s clearance for tyres up to 38mm. – Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>All in, the top-spec \u2018Hero\u2019 build (as pictured) is claimed to weigh 7.5kg in size medium. Our size-XL (roughly equivalent to a size 58cm) test bike tips our scales at 8.43kg.\u00a0<\/p>
The SL R model starts at \u00a32,999 for the Shimano 105 R7100 model with Mavic Aksium wheels and alloy bar, rising to the Hero model, which comes with Dura-Ace Di2 R9200<\/a>, Zipp\u2019s 353 NSW <\/a>wheels and the UB-2 carbon bar.\u00a0<\/p>![\"Ribble](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/AM9A1819-scaled.jpg\")
The new Allroad SL R would appear to offer good value compared to its rivals. – Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>The Hero model costs \u00a38,299, which is impressive value when compared to bikes with equivalent specification. For example, Specialized\u2019s S-Works Roubaix SL8<\/a> with SRAM Red AXS is priced at \u00a312,000.\u00a0<\/p>Likewise, Trek\u2019s Domane SLR 9 Gen 4 (with Dura-Ace Di2) is \u00a310,800 and Giant\u2019s Defy Advanced SL 0 <\/a>with Red AXS is \u00a311,499.<\/p>Allroad SL R e\u00a0<\/h2>![\"Ribble](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/Ribble-Allroad-SL-R-e-main-angled-front-s.jpg\")
The SL R e gets Mahle’s X20 rear-hub motor and a 350Wh battery. – Ribble<\/figcaption><\/figure>The electric bike<\/a> edition of the Allroad design takes the SL R template and carbon construction and adds Mahle\u2019s compact X20 rear-hub motor system<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>This is powered by a 350Wh battery enclosed within the aero-optimised down tube. Naturally, then, it forgoes the storage space, and instead of tapering slimmer below the bottle mounts, it stays broad.\u00a0<\/p>
That said, it\u2019s hard to discern the SL R e is an ebike, with a similarly stealthy silhouette to electric road bikes<\/a> such as BMC\u2019s Roadmachine AMP<\/a>, Wilier\u2019s Filante SLR Hybrid<\/a>, and Scott\u2019s Addict eRide<\/a>.<\/p>Like the SL R, this electric version has generous 38mm tyre clearance and full fittings for mudguards.<\/p>
It comes with the same UB-2 aero handlebar on the Pro and Hero models.<\/p>
The Hero model is specced with Mavic\u2019s Cosmic SL 45 wheelset and the UB-2 bar.\u00a0<\/p>
The Allroad SL e range starts with a Shimano 105 R7100 model running on Mavic Allroad alloy wheels for \u00a33,999, and rises to the Hero model at \u00a38,499.\u00a0<\/p>
The range-topping Allroad SL R has a deep aero-shaped seat tube with a rear-wheel cut-out to give the SL R generous (for the road) 38mm tyre clearance.\u00a0<\/p>
It\u2019s topped by an aero-shaped seatpost, which looks like a scaled-down version of the deep aero shape found on the Ultra.\u00a0<\/p>
The down tube on the SL R is aerodynamically shaped to cut through the air and to hide the down-tube mounted bottle for smoother airflow.\u00a0<\/p> Ribble has also taken advantage of the increased volume of the down tube by incorporating some storage. <\/p> Inside the storage port, you\u2019ll find a dedicated bag system designed and made by fellow UK-based outfit Restrap.<\/p> Up-front, the SL R sports a new handlebar called the UB-2 (Ultra Bar 2). This takes the wild shape of the Ultra SLR\u2019s bar, with its patented airflow-disrupting wake generators and sculpted drops, along with direct-mounting points for the brake levers.\u00a0<\/p> Unlike the Ultra SLR bar, though, this one is separate from the stem, giving a wider choice of options for Allroad riders to mix and match stem and bar widths using Ribble\u2019s online bike builder.<\/p> As on the Ultra SL R, the tops of the handlebar are too bulbous to wrap with handlebar tape. Wrapping the drops is optional and there is a gripped surface to stop your hands sliding around if you decide to go without tape.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> The SL R is constructed with a blend of Toray T1000 carbon and M46 fibres, which Ribble claims gives it the best blend of stiffness and compliance where needed, while keeping weight down.\u00a0<\/p> All in, the top-spec \u2018Hero\u2019 build (as pictured) is claimed to weigh 7.5kg in size medium. Our size-XL (roughly equivalent to a size 58cm) test bike tips our scales at 8.43kg.\u00a0<\/p> The SL R model starts at \u00a32,999 for the Shimano 105 R7100 model with Mavic Aksium wheels and alloy bar, rising to the Hero model, which comes with Dura-Ace Di2 R9200<\/a>, Zipp\u2019s 353 NSW <\/a>wheels and the UB-2 carbon bar.\u00a0<\/p> The Hero model costs \u00a38,299, which is impressive value when compared to bikes with equivalent specification. For example, Specialized\u2019s S-Works Roubaix SL8<\/a> with SRAM Red AXS is priced at \u00a312,000.\u00a0<\/p> Likewise, Trek\u2019s Domane SLR 9 Gen 4 (with Dura-Ace Di2) is \u00a310,800 and Giant\u2019s Defy Advanced SL 0 <\/a>with Red AXS is \u00a311,499.<\/p> The electric bike<\/a> edition of the Allroad design takes the SL R template and carbon construction and adds Mahle\u2019s compact X20 rear-hub motor system<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> This is powered by a 350Wh battery enclosed within the aero-optimised down tube. Naturally, then, it forgoes the storage space, and instead of tapering slimmer below the bottle mounts, it stays broad.\u00a0<\/p> That said, it\u2019s hard to discern the SL R e is an ebike, with a similarly stealthy silhouette to electric road bikes<\/a> such as BMC\u2019s Roadmachine AMP<\/a>, Wilier\u2019s Filante SLR Hybrid<\/a>, and Scott\u2019s Addict eRide<\/a>.<\/p> Like the SL R, this electric version has generous 38mm tyre clearance and full fittings for mudguards.<\/p> It comes with the same UB-2 aero handlebar on the Pro and Hero models.<\/p> The Hero model is specced with Mavic\u2019s Cosmic SL 45 wheelset and the UB-2 bar.\u00a0<\/p> The Allroad SL e range starts with a Shimano 105 R7100 model running on Mavic Allroad alloy wheels for \u00a33,999, and rises to the Hero model at \u00a38,499.\u00a0<\/p>Allroad SL R e\u00a0<\/h2>
![\"Ribble](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/07\/Ribble-Allroad-SL-main-angled-front-s.jpg\")