The CGR Ti is hugely capable and certainly ticks all the boxes when it comes to multi-terrain versatility. Beneath the sleek and graceful lines of the beautifully crafted Titanium frameset beats the heart of a thoroughbred racer with speed coursing through its veins. Albeit, one that benefits from a less aggressive geometry which further enhances that ultimate titanium ride experience that is perfect for eating up the miles on paved or unpaved rides. Perfectly poised and comfortable, the CGR Ti provides an exhilarating ride over testing terrain and can effortlessly keep pace with the best of them when a ride hits the tarmac.
Additional versatility is provided by the addition of rear pannier mounts for any luggage carrying needs and discreet mudguards mounts for full wet weather protection. Thus, allowing the CGR Ti to excel as a light tourer or luxurious all-season commuter.
Ample clearance for 650b x 47mm and 700c x 45mm tyres (40mm with mudguards) ensures the wheelset can be tailored to suit specific surfaces or terrains or offer a more rounded setup that may be used to perform across a range of surfaces.
A timeless, handcrafted, custom-profiled 3Al/2.5V Titanium frame with seamless welds and tapered triple-butted tubes for unmatched strength, performance and longevity. Oversized tube profiles enhance horizontal stiffness for performance and add vertical compliance for the luxurious ride feel you can only experience from titanium.
Fully-internal cable routing, including compatibility with Shimano Di2 groupsets, preserves the clean lines of the frameset whilst providing additional protection from the elements.
An elegant and robust 44mm head tube allied with a tapered fork steerer and fork profile ensures front-end stiffness is taken care of for increased cornering confidence and out-of-the-saddle efforts.
Dropped seatstays result in a compact rear triangle, which provides more vertical compliance and comfort through vibration absorption. This also provides enhanced lateral stiffness for ultimate handling precision and optimal power transfer.
A supremely comfortable and versatile drop-bar bike that can be specced to suit and is a real joy to ride - 4/5
Whatever the opposite of twitchy is, the Ribble has it in spades; it coped with the trials of wind, rain, wild gradients and warped road surfaces with a calm assurance that I struggled to match
The Ribble CGR Ti shows that the British brand is capable of making titanium frames competitive with the old masters