Ribble has unveiled special editions of three of its models to celebrate 125 years of designing and making bikes.
According to the brand, the three signature 125 Anniversary Edition designs are inspired by the diversity of different cycling disciplines, and the patterns incorporate roads, switchbacks, tracks and trails.
Each of the special edition designs feature a marble paint finish and bespoke finishing kit. Two of the bikes are available to buy and will incur a £1,299 premium over the standard models, while a third is a concept bike only.
The special edition finishing kit includes 24-carat gold leaf frameset detailing, a golden 125 head badge, wheel detailing and a golden top cap.
Enviable heritage
One of the world’s oldest bicycle companies and one of the longest-running Great British brands, Ribble was founded in 1897 and started life as a family business close to the River Ribble in Preston.
Since then, the brand has released the iconic 7005 Audax, delved into the world of e-road bikes, and most recently launched the Ribble Ultra Road series last year.
‘It is incredible to think that Ribble has been designing and hand crafting bicycles for 125 years – almost as long as the invention of the safety bicycle itself,’ says Andy Smallwood, Ribble CEO.
‘The longevity of our business is the result of a lot of hard work and commitment across the years and I would like to thank everyone who has ever been involved with Ribble alongside the current guardians who are forging forwards – sharing our vision and passion.’
Something special
The limited edition paint finishes will only be available during the brand’s anniversary year and will cost an extra £1,299 over standard versions of the bikes.
Bikes available with these designs include the Ribble Ultra SL R and the Ribble Gravel Ti.
The Ultra SL R 125 features a sapphire blue marble with gold leaf detailing frameset, SRAM Red eTap AXS groupset, custom Level Tri spoke wheelset and a full carbon Boost Tekno Superflow saddle. The Ultra SL R 125 costs £9,608.
The Gravel Ti 125 features an emerald green marble with gold leaf detailing frameset, a Campagnolo Ekar groupset, custom Mavic Ultimate T Disc wheels and a Fizik Antares Versus Evo 00 Adaptive saddle. The Gravel Ti 125 costs £8,999.
The brand also released a Ribble Allroad SLe concept bike which features a gold leaf Selle Italia saddle, custom Mavic Ultimate T wheelset, SRAM Red AXS groupset and a Kapz custom top cap.
More information on the new bike options can be found at ribble.co.uk