Gravel AL - Enthusiast
SRAM Apex XPLR AXS

  1. £1,999
Stylish, lightweight and robust, the Gravel AL is a fun-igniting drop-bar gravel machine with a go-anywhere attitude destined to conquer the toughest terrain. In Enthusiast specification, the Gravel AL is paired with SRAM’s Apex XPLR AXS wireless electronic groupset, robust Mavic Allroad 1 wheels, and burly 45 mm Pirelli Cinturato Gravel tyres with a Selle Italia X3 Boost saddle.
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  • "If you’re looking for value, great spec, and a do-it-all gravel bike built to last, this Ribble Gravel AL ticks a whole load of boxes."
    Singletrack
  • “heaps of fun to ride, and a bike I’d be truly proud to own”
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DescriptionGroupsetWheelsetHandlebarsSaddleSizeGeometryFrequently Asked Questions

Description

Lightweight and robust, the Gravel AL is a fun-igniting drop-bar gravel machine with a go-anywhere attitude destined to conquer the toughest terrain. In Enthusiast specification, the Gravel AL is paired with SRAM’s Apex XPLR AXS wireless electronic groupset, robust Mavic Allroad 1 Disc wheels, and burly 45 mm Pirelli Cinturato tyres with a Selle Italia X3 Boost saddle.

Groupset

Apex AXS is the groupset for anyone interested in having a good time. The wireless electronic gear shifts connect you to your bike with smooth and reliable gear shifts, flawless chain management and controlled and powerful hydraulic disc braking. AXS connectivity allows you to fully customise component behaviour, personalise controls, check battery status, and update firmware from one device.

Groupset

Wheelset

Designed to enhance the ride-anywhere attitude of any gravel machine, Mavic’s gravel-dedicated Allroad 1 Disc wheels give you the confidence to tackle the toughest terrains with smooth control - paired with a tyre designed to adapt to varied terrain, Pirelli’s Cinturato tyre features a reinforced tubeless-ready carcass, and enhanced puncture protection to resist lateral cuts and foreign object penetration. Tightly packed knobs provide grip when you need it and speed when you don’t.

Wheelset

Handlebars

LEVEL Gravel Riser handlebars have been developed specifically for gravel riding, a 20mm rise offers multiple hand positions and more space on the bars when running a barbag. Flared drops provide a wider, more stable stance for improved handling and control when descending or navigating technical terrain. Wrapped in a comfortable LEVEL bar tape and neatly matched with a LEVEL alloy handlebar stem.

Handlebars

Saddle

A lightweight and vibration-absorbing LEVEL carbon seat post paired with an ergonomic Selle Italia X3 saddle provides riders with the outstanding comfort and support they need to explore every beat-up backroad and trail.

Saddle

Size

To assist you in selecting the correct size, simply find your height on the graphic. It illustrates our recommendations so you can be confident that the size you order will be correct. If you find that your height is between sizes, we recommend you opt for the smaller size.

Size

Geometry

SizeXXSXSSMMDLGXL
Rider Height4'11" - 5'3" (150 - 160cm)5'3" - 5'6" (160 - 168cm)5'6" - 5'8" (168 - 173cm)5'8" - 5'10" (173 - 178cm)5'10" - 6'0" (178 - 183cm)6'0" - 6'3" (183 - 191cm)
Wheel Size650b / 700c650b / 700c650b / 700c650b / 700c650b / 700c650b / 700c
Seat Angle75.5°75.5°74°73.5°73.3°73°
Top Tube (mm)508mm522mm550mm570mm585mm602mm
Head Angle70°70.5°71.5°71.5°72°72°
Forke Rake/Offset (mm)50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm
Head Tube (mm)90mm110mm130mm150mm170mm190mm
BB Drop70mm70mm67mm65mm65mm65mm
Seat Tube (mm)440mm460mm480mm500mm520mm540mm
RC - Chainstay (mm)435mm435mm435mm435mm435mm435mm
Reach (mm)372mm381mm388mm397mm406mm412mm
Stack (mm)525mm546mm565mm584mm603mm625mm
WB - Wheelbase (mm)1020mm1016mm1037mm1052mm1068mm1075mm

Frequently Asked Questions

Our recommended builds weigh 10.87 kg for the Sport edition, 10.44 kg for Enthusiast and 10.31 kg for Pro (based on a medium frame).

If you are torn between the two models and aren't sure which one will fulfil your cycling needs best, why not check out our CGR vs Gravel blog? In which we outline the key differences between the all-road capability of the CGR and off-road optimised Gravel range.

The frame has a 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects. All other parts have the standard manufacturer's warranty.

Yes, all cables are routed internally which includes the possibility to ft a dropper post and compatibility with Shimano Di2 electronic systems.

The frame requires a traditional 68 mm BSA threaded style of bottom bracket.

The Gravel AL has clearance for 650b x 47 mm and 700c x 45 mm tyres. If mudguards are fitted, this is reduced to 40 mm.

There are four in total, with two being situated within the main triangle, one on the underside of the downtube and one on the top tube.

No, there are no mounts for a rear pannier rack. There are, however, carryall mounts situated on the forks that enable the attachment of oversize cages for items such as ground mats and sleeping bags.

Yes, all cables are routed internally which includes compatibility with Shimano Di2 systems.

The Gravel AL is compatible with 27.2 mm seat posts and a 31.8 mm seat collar.

The frame requires flat mount disc brakes at the front and rear.

The frame requires M12 x 120 mm x 1.5 mm front and M12 x 157 mm x 1.5 mm rear thru-axles.

Yes, there are eyelets on the frame for the fitting of full coverage mudguards.

Due to the various pedal/shoe systems people use, we don’t supply pedals with our bikes. However, you can choose from the best-selling selection of pedals when configuring your bike build.