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CGR E AL Sportfit Apex XPLR

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  1. $2,899
The CGR E AL SPORTFIT is ready for whatever and wherever you ride. From city commutes to gravel tracks and weekend escapes, this flat bar e-bike blends everyday practicality with assured all-surface handling. A 7005-series hydroformed alloy frame is paired with the smooth and efficient MAHLE X30 rear hub motor, providing a natural-feeling pedal assist that helps on hills and during longer rides. With SRAM’s Apex XPLR wide-range gearing, tough Mavic Allroad wheels, fast rolling 40mm Schwalbe G-one Allround tyres and a Selle Italia Novus Boost saddle. The CGR E AL SPORTFIT delivers comfort, control, and versatility on road, path, or trail.
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Description

The CGR E AL SPORTFIT is ready for whatever and wherever you ride. From city commutes to gravel tracks and weekend escapes, this flat bar e-bike blends everyday practicality with assured all-surface handling. A 7005-series hydroformed alloy frame is paired with the smooth and efficient MAHLE X30 rear hub motor, providing a natural-feeling pedal assist that helps on hills and during longer rides. With SRAM’s Apex XPLR wide-range gearing, tough Mavic Allroad wheels, fast rolling 40mm Schwalbe G-One Allround tyres, and a Selle Italia Novus Boost saddle, the CGR E AL SPORTFIT delivers comfort, control, and versatility on road, path, or trail.

Electric Motor System

The MAHLE X30 e-drive system delivers just the right level of assistance. Light, quiet and so seamlessly integrated, it fades into the background. Designed for mixed-terrain exploration, it offers a natural ride feel, an impressive 90 km range on a single charge and low-maintenance performance. The intuitive Duo handlebar remote puts unmatched command of your ride at your fingertips, while over-the-air updates and a lighter overall system make it as easy to live with as it is to ride.

Electric Motor System

Groupset

When you want your bike to do everything, you need the gears to match. Apex XPLR hits the sweet spot, offering smooth jumps over a big gear range, with the added security and simplicity of a 1x drivetrain and the quiet confidence of hydraulic braking. Rapid and reliable, the wide-range gearing gives you the freedom to go full-gas on gravel, bike pack into the unknown or enjoy a casual cruise.

Groupset

Wheelset

Designed to ride smoother and faster on dirt, gravel, and road, you can ride it all with confident control with the lightweight, durable, and responsive Mavic Allroad wheels with integrated MAHLE X30 motor. Paired with 40mm Schwalbe G-One tyres, this versatile combination is equally at home on hidden dirt tracks or fast-paced road rides.

Wheelset

Handlebars

Flat bars put you in a relaxed, upright position for better visibility and confident control across varied terrain. The Duo handlebar control unit lets you effortlessly adjust assistance levels without taking your hands off the bars, keeping you fully focused on the ride. Ergonomic grips enhance long-ride comfort, while the lightweight Ribble alloy stem ensures responsive, stable handling on back lanes, gravel and everything in between.

Handlebars

Saddle

Stay comfortable and in control, even when the trail gets rough. The hidden seatpost clamp, D-shaped alloy post and Selle Novus Boost Evo saddle work together to soak up the buzz and smooth out the ride.

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.

For more information on why choosing the right bike size is important, please visit our Bike Sizing page, or learn more about Bike Fitting.

Size

Geometry

SizeXSSMMDLGXL
Rider Height5'3 -5'7 (159 - 169cm)5'6 - 5'9 (167 - 176cm)5'9 - 5'11 (174 - 181cm)5'10 - 6'1 (179 - 186cm)6'0 - 6'4 (184 - 193cm)
Crank Length (mm)165170170172.5172.5
A - Seat Angle75.5°74°73.5°73.3°73°
B - Top Tube C/C (Horizontal)522550570585602
C - Head Angle70.5°71.5°71.5°72°72°
D - Fork Rake (mm)5050505050
E - Head Tube (mm)105125145170190
F - BB Drop (mm)7067656565
G - Seat Tube C/Top (mm)470490510530550
RC - Rear Centre (mm)435435435435435
FC - Front Centre (mm)605610626634634
Reach (mm)386394404409417
Stack (mm)526545562588607
WB- Wheelbase (mm)10301036105210611075
Handlebar Default (mm)660660660660660
Stem Default (mm)9090909090
Min. Saddle Height (mm)620640710730740
Max. Saddle Height (mm)700720790810830

Frequently Asked Questions

If you're between sizes, we usually recommend going smaller. It's easier to tweak the fit with a longer stem or more seat post, while a bigger frame gives you less room to adjust.

Weights based on a medium frame size:

  • Tiagra build: 14.1 kg
  • 105 build: 13.9 kg
  • SPORTFIT: 13.7 kg

Frame only (medium): 1900 g

Like all Ribble bikes, the CGR E AL SPORTFIT is covered by a lifetime warranty on frame and forks for the original purchaser. This includes any manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship. The standard manufacturer's warranty applies to all other components.

Range depends on rider weight, terrain, tyre pressure, and temperature. As a guide, a 90 kg rider on mixed routes can expect up to 90 km on a full charge. Add the optional eX1 range extender and this increases by up to 60 km.

Yes. The CGR E AL SPORTFIT is pedal-assisted, so it always requires rider input. Stop pedalling and it coasts to a stop. Just like a regular bike.

Absolutely. The motor only provides assistance when you pedal. You’re always in full control of speed and handling.

No. You don’t need a licence, tax or insurance to ride pedal-assisted electric bikes in the UK. That said, we always recommend having some form of bike insurance.

Yes, the CGR E AL SPORTFIT is eligible for Cycle to Work.

The Duo handlebar remote allows you to adjust assistance levels with a single press, providing effortless and intuitive control at your fingertips. Assistance levels are shown as follows:

  • White: Off
  • Green: Minimum
  • Orange: Medium
  • Purple: Maximum
  • Cyan: Smart assist (via app)

The CGR E AL’s X30 control unit uses seven LEDs to display battery charge:

  • Fully lit = 94-100%
  • Fewer lights = lower charge
  • Slow blinking = 0-10%
  • Fast blinking = critically low

Just plug into any standard socket using the supplied charger. The optional range extender can also be used to charge the main battery on the go.

Yes. Book a test ride at our Clitheroe showroom or one of our UK demo events. Just contact the showroom in advance to reserve your bike.

Yes. The electrical system is IP54 rated for splash protection. Don’t jet wash or fully submerge the bike, and use a waterproof cover if transporting in wet conditions.

Yes. A MAHLE-certified technician can remove the battery by accessing it through the bottom bracket shell.

The CGR E AL SPORTFIT's MAHLE iX2 battery is designed to handle around 500 full charge cycles with minimal degradation, provided it's stored and maintained correctly.

Yes. The CGR E AL SPORTFIT features integrated cable routing for a clean look and protection from the elements.

The CGR E AL SPORTFIT comes with 40mm tyres as standard and can take up to 50mm, or 45mm with mudguards.

Yes, you can fit a rear pannier rack using an adaptor kit (sold separately) to boost carrying capacity.

Yes. A removable bridge makes fitting mudguards easy (mudguard bridge sold separately).

The frame uses a T47 press-fit bottom bracket with an integrated torque sensor.

The CGR E AL SPORTFIT features a 1.5” integrated headset and R457B 52 x 42 x 7mm 45° x 45° headset bearings top and bottom.

The CGR E AL comes with a 350 mm D-shaped alloy seat post (8 mm setback), compatible with both carbon and alloy saddle rails.

There are two bottle cage mounts: one on the downtube and one on the seat tube. To ensure the best fit, the downtube mount is designed specifically for the seat tube version of the Ribble Aero Bottle Cage.

Thru axle and bolt-on.

  • Front: 12 mm x 123 mm x 1.5 mm
  • Rear: Bolt-on

It features a proprietary derailleur hanger designed specifically for the MAHLE e-system, ensuring perfect alignment.

The maximum recommended system weight for the CGR E AL SPORTFIT is 120 kg, including bike, rider, and luggage.

Pedals aren’t included, so you can choose the ones that suit your riding style.