The Ribble Outliers is Ribble’s own gravel racing team. And that gave them great input in developing their next level gravel racing bike, the Ultra-Grit.

One of the key elements to consider was the aerodynamic performance. Especially in gravel racing, riders stay alone or ride in a small group for a long time. Aerodynamics can save watts when and where possible.

This resulted in a new frame with aerodynamic features for watt saving. But by using a new carbon fiber mix, Ribble managed to get the weight of the frame at only 900 grams.  A great outcome, especially considering the somewhat chuncky downtube. That same downtube holds a storage compartment for your repair kit and energy bar, so handy in case of need.

Riding comfort is considered with the dropped seat stays and d-shaped seat post. And by allowing wider tyres to be fitted, up till 50 mm.

The Ultra-Grit comes with SRAM’s Red XPLR AXS, a carbon integrated cockpit, Zipp 303 carbon wheels, Schwalbe G-One R tyres and a 3D printed Selle Italia Novus Boost saddle. At request, it can be upgraded with a RockShox Ultimate front suspension to attack rougher tracks.

Specifications
Frame/fork: carbon Toray’s T1000 and Mitsubishi’s M46J
Group set: SRAM Red XPLR AXS 13-speed (10-46t)
Wheels: Zipp 303 XPLR SW
Tyres: Schwalbe G-One R PRO 45mm
Bar/stem: Ribble Aero Gravel Carbon, cable integrated
Seatpost: Ribble Ultra-Grit Carbon
Saddle: Selle Italia Novus Boost Kit Carbonio Superflow
Colour: Metallic Midnight Blue (not the pink team edition, see video below)

Weight: 7,9 kg  

Price: £7,499

More information: https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-ultra-grit/

Images/video: Ribble