E-bikes are revolutionising cycling by making it accessible to a broader audience and introducing individuals of all ages to a more sustainable mode of transport. Not only is it eco-friendly, but it also encourages a healthy lifestyle by facilitating physical activity. An e-bike lets you stay fit, boosting your mental and physical well-being through regular exercise.
E-bikes offer significant financial benefits by reducing the reliance on petrol, lowering maintenance costs, and eliminating motor insurance expenses, making them a cost-effective alternative to more traditional modes of transportation.
In recent years, e-bikes have firmly established themselves as a viable option for short—to medium-distance travel, challenging conventional modes of transport. As technology advances, we can anticipate future e-bikes becoming even lighter and more efficient, capable of covering greater distances than ever before.
Electric bikes expand your horizons, allowing you to explore places beyond your usual limits while keeping you feeling fresh for longer. This is primarily due to the smooth power assistance delivered to each pedal stroke. However, riding an e-bike isn’t as simple as pressing a button to effortlessly climb mountains like Alpe D'Huez at speeds that would challenge World Tour pros.
Regardless of the Ribble electric bike you choose, you can expect a solid workout. These pedal-assisted bikes, or pedelecs, seamlessly blend into your ride, letting you exert as much or as little effort as you want. They amplify your pedalling without taking over, meaning if you stop pedalling, you’ll come to a halt just as you would on a conventional bike.
Electric bikes have revolutionised the sport of cycling since their first appearance. In this blog, we explore the Ribble e-bike range, highlighting the key features and benefits each model offers and who they are best suited to.
WHO CAN RIDE AN E-BIKE?
The electric bike has made cycling accessible to everyone, from beginners to seasoned road cyclists and off-road enthusiasts, offering a new way to enjoy the sport:
- Whatever your reasons for cycling – active travel, recreational riding, or fitness – electric bikes allow you to build stamina and fitness at a pace that suits you. The extra boost of assistance means that people from all walks of life can give cycling a try, and you don’t have to avoid hillier routes while you’re just starting your cycling journey.
- E-bikes are a brilliant way to aid recovery after a severe illness or injury. They allow you to take it easy and progressively build up fitness. Our e-bikes also offer the ability to set heart rate limits. When a heart rate limit is reached, the assistance automatically kicks in.
- If you love cycling but find your fitness levels plummet on a hilly group ride, an e-bike can help you preserve your fitness levels and allow you to stay with your group for the duration of your ride. Similarly, it allows you to extend your distance and go further, enjoying on-road or off-road adventures and riding faster than ever before.
RIBBLE ELECTRIC BIKES – ESTABLISHED 2019
In 2019, we launched our first electric bike, introducing the lightest e-bike range in the world. All the cables were routed through the handlebars and fully hidden to give the illusion that it was ‘cable-less’ for a sleek look while offering a degree of protection from the elements.
Since then, our e-bike range has flourished, and whatever your cycling needs, you can find an e-bike to suit your personal requirements regardless of the terrain or your riding style.
KEY FEATURES OF OUR E-BIKE COLLECTION
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Electric Motor System
Control Button
Superior Aesthetics
OUR ELECTRIC ROAD BIKES COLLECTION
Our state-of-the-art electric road bikes are everything you love about cycling amplified. These lightweight electric road bikes provide flawless power assistance, so you can tackle steep climbs and keep pace on even the speediest group rides. With these bikes, you can conquer any challenge you've set your sights on.
Allroad SL R e
The Allroad SL R e range are performance road bikes with up to 140km of electric power assistance (which can be extended to 200km with an optional range extender). It blends stealthy electric assistance with world-class carbon construction, making it the perfect platform for rapid road rides and mixed-terrain adventures.
Features
- Construction – The industry-leading carbon construction blends M46 and T1000 carbon fibres for exceptional lightness and strength without compromising on performance or comfort.
- Weight – Starting from just 11.8 kg, the Allroad SL R e is designed to offer a pure riding experience that's practically indistinguishable from that of a high-end carbon road bike.
- All-day Comfort – Comfort without sacrificing performance. Asymmetric tapered chainstays ensure stiffness through the drivetrain but with enough vertical compliance to cushion your ride. Dropped seat stays provide flex when needed.
- Multi-Surface Capability – Equipped to handle both road and light gravel surfaces, thanks to its adaptable design.
- Electronic Shifting System – For precise and effortless gear changes, especially on challenging terrains or during competitive rides.
- Tyre Clearance – With clearance for up to 38mm tyres, the Allroad SL R e can accommodate wider tyres for better traction and grip on rougher surfaces. This expands the contact patch with the ground, enhancing stability and comfort while reducing road buzz.
- Integrated Electronics – A discreetly integrated e-bike system provides pedal assistance to make climbs more manageable and extend ride distances without fatigue. The system is lightweight and seamlessly blends into the bike's design, preserving the aesthetics and traditional road bike ride quality.
- Hidden Cable Routing – For clean aesthetics and reduces aerodynamic drag while protecting cables from dirt and debris, contributing to smoother performance and lower maintenance.
- Carbon Fork – Keeps weight to a minimum while absorbing vibrations from the road for precision steering control, crucial for both smooth road and off-road adventures.
- Hydraulic Disc Brakes – For superior stopping power and modulation, even in wet conditions and while riding on diverse terrains.
- Drop Handlebars – Maintain full control during your rides with a bike that offers multiple hand positions, useful while on a long ride or tacking technical descents.
- Add Mudguards and Racks – Customise your bike with practical storage options for commuting or add wet weather protection with mudguards to keep surface spray and mud at bay.
HYBRID ELECTRIC BIKES
As its name suggests, a hybrid bike combines the best characteristics of two types of bikes. It takes an MTB's more upright riding position and combines it with the extra efficiency offered by road bike componentry. As a result, the electric hybrid bike is fast and comfortable on tarmac yet comfortably composed when tackling off-road routes such as bridleways, towpaths, and unkept cycle paths. For these reasons alone, the hybrid bike has consistently proved to be the most popular choice for beginners, urban commuters and recreational cyclists.
With a hybrid bike, you’re not just limited to the road. Fit slick tyres, and it fairly flies on paved surfaces. But swap them out for a tyre with a little more tread and you can explore towpaths and bridleways. A hybrid is a highly capable all-rounder with a gear range wide enough to cope with steep inclines and light enough to make your off-road excursions more enjoyable.
Hybrid AL e
If you’re looking for a bike to improve fitness, tackle traffic-free work commutes, or enjoy weekend jaunts, the award-winning Hybrid AL e offers a super-smooth ride, no matter the terrain. It perfectly blends classic British styling with naural-feeling power assistance and industry-leading e-bike technology.
Features
- Material – Constructed from 6061-T6 Aluminium with full carbon forks, the frame is lightweight yet robust enough to tackle diverse terrains. Carbon forks better absorb the vibrations from bumpy surfaces while keeping the steering light and precise.
- Weight – Our fully loaded build, complete with mudguards and a pannier rack comes in at sub 15kg. Which is as light as many non-assisted hybrid bikes!
- Geometry – Compared to a road bike, the Hybrid AL e's upright riding position provides a more relaxed riding experience, more ride comfort, and a head-up view of the road and surrounding scenery.
- Control Button – Switch between assistance levels on the move with a handlebar-mounted control button that displays the available battery charge via a traffic light-style LED format.
- Gearing – We spec the bike with an SRAM NX 1x11-speed groupset that combines single-ring simplicity with easy-to-use one-handed gear shifting. Upfront, there is a single chainring, and at the rear, a wide-range cassette to take on hillier routes or explore the roads less travelled.
- Tyre Clearance – There is ample clearance for large-volume tyres up to a maximum of 45mm (40mm if mudguards are fitted). Tailor the tyres to provide more comfort, traction, and grip on and off the road.
- Luggage – Built-in pannier rack mounts allow you to load up with luggage for the daily commute or weekend adventure with family or friends. Our fully loaded build includes the everyday essentials of a pannier rack, mudguards, and pedals (bikes are not shipped with pedals fitted).
- Handlebars – Flat handlebars provide confidence-inspiring stability and control on varied terrain. They're perfect for navigating traffic-choked city streets or exploring off-the-beaten track.
- Versatility – Built-in mudguard mounts allow full coverage mudguards to be fitted, so you can enjoy riding the Hybrid AL e, come rain or shine.
Hybrid AL e Step-Through
The Hybrid AL e Step Through is a direct variant of the highly successful Hybrid AL e. It features the same comfortable upright riding position and all-terrain versatility. But, this bike is adapted to suit riders whose flexibility may be limited due to illness, injury or restrictive clothing. It has a low top tube 'step through' design, enabling the rider to step into the bike without having to swing a leg over the saddle or any luggage that may be fitted.
Features
- Frameset - Constructed from 6061-T6 Aluminium with full carbon forks, the frame is lightweight yet robust enough to handle multiple terrains. Carbon forks damp vibrations from rough surfaces while keeping the steering light and precise.
- Weight – Weighing as little as 15kg, it's supremely light for a hybrid bike, let alone one equipped with a battery and motor system.
- Geometry – An easy-access hop-on/off design allows you to step through the bike to mount it without swinging your leg over the saddle (and luggage).
- Control Button – The conveniently positioned iWoc Trio handlebar control unit means you can keep both hands on the bars and your eyes on the road while choosing between three assistance levels.
- Gearing – SRAM's 1x gear system is simple and efficient. A single-gear shifter gives you access to all the gears you need for riding uphill or down.
- Tyre Clearance – With a maximum width of 45mm (or 40mm if mudguards are fitted), there is ample clearance to accommodate a huge range of tyres. Tailor to provide more comfort, traction and grip on or off the road.
- Luggage – Mounting points for a rear pannier rack address any luggage-carrying needs.
- Handlebars – Flat handlebars provide confidence-inspired stability and control, mainly when riding in traffic or over more challenging terrain.
- Mudguard Compatibility – Built-in mounts for mudguards help improve wet weather protection. The fully loaded edition provides everything you need to get around town and beyond, including a rear pannier rack for luggage carrying duties and mudguards to fend off the dirt.
Hybrid AL e Trail
The Hybrid AL e Trail includes natural-feeling pedal assistance and a distance-shrinking range designed to make your daily journey's quicker and more accessible. A low step-over design for ease of use and bump-smoothing suspension deliver a comfortable ride, no matter where the road or trail may take you.
Features
- Material – Made from 6061-T6 Aluminium with full carbon forks, the frame is lightweight yet robust enough to handle challenging off-road terrain. Suspension forks provide 60mm of travel to smooth out the bumps for enhanced ride comfort on any surface or terrain.
- Weight – The Hybrid AL e Trail weighs 19.5kg and includes a computer display, pannier rack, mudguards, integrated lights, and a kickstand.
- Geometry - The low step-over design makes it easier to mount and dismount while providing a head-up view of your surroundings.
- Control Button – The conveniently positioned iWoc Trio handlebar control button allows you to keep both hands on the bars and your eyes on the road while choosing between three assistance levels.
- Gearing – SRAM's 1x gear system is simple and efficient. A single-gear shifter gives you access to all the gears you need for riding uphill or down.
- Tyre Clearance – Ample clearance for 45mm tyres or 40mm with mudguards allows you to tailor the tyres to provide more comfort, traction, and grip while riding.
- Luggage – Mounting points for a rear pannier rack address any luggage-carrying needs.
- Handlebars – Ergonomically designed handlebars deliver a comfortable and upright riding position for a commanding view of your surroundings. An integrated computer mount enables a MAHLE Pulsar One head unit to be fitted, letting you keep track of the e-bike system and ride information in one convenient location.
- Mudguard Compatibility – Built-in mounts for mudguards improve wet weather protection. The Hybrid AL e Trail is fully equipped with everything you need to get around town and beyond.
Urban AL e
The Urban AL e has a contemporary style and easy-to-use power assistance to make it your ideal companion as you zip around town, run errands, shop for groceries, or commute to work. Every aspect has been carefully considered to make your everyday ride easier. A refined hop-on/off design provides easy access, and its low weight makes carrying it onto public transport or up and down the stairs a simple task. Beat the traffic through the city streets or take the long route for fitness or fun.
Features
- Material - Constructed from 6061-T6 Aluminium with full carbon forks, the frame is lightweight yet robust enough to meet the demands inner city life. Carbon forks absorb the vibrations from uneven road surfaces while keeping the steering light and precise.
- Geometry - A confidence-inspiring, easy-access hop-on/off design allows you to step through the bike to mount it without the necessity of swinging your leg over the saddle and any luggage that might be present.
- Control Button – With the conveniently positioned iWoc Trio handlebar control button, keep both hands on the bars and your eyes on the road while choosing between three assistance levels.
- Gearing – Easy-to-use and dependable gears get you where you need to be at your own pace, and grant you complete peace of mind knowing you have the gears to tackle any obstacles that come your way.
- Tyre Clearance – Offers a generous 45mm of tyre clearance (40mm if mudguards are fitted), allowing you to choose from a wide range of tyres depending on whether you’re after comfort, traction or grip while riding.
- Luggage – Front and rear racks carry everything you need to get around town, whether you’re popping to the store for groceries or taking your kit to the gym, work, university, or college.
- Handlebars – Ergonomically designed handlebars deliver a comfortable and upright riding position with a commanding view of the scenery and the road ahead. An integrated computer mount allows easy installation of the Pulsar One head unit displaying all the information you need on one screen.
- Other Accessories – Perfect for everyday use, the Urban AL e comes equipped with robust alloy mudguards to fend off dirt, front and rear racks, powerful integrated lights to announce your presence and a kickstand for easy parking.
ELECTRIC OFF-ROAD BIKES
Ride faster, further and for longer on road, gravel or trail with our electric gravel bikes. Featuring mammoth tyre clearance, off-road inspired geometries and three levels of smooth power assistance at the push of a button, they make even the most demanding off-road adventure seem effortlessly achievable.
Gravel AL e
Our electric gravel bikes explode into life where the road ends and the off-road adventure begins. Lightweight frames, stable off-road geometry, and mammoth tyre clearance make for a range of gravel bikes that will help you ride faster and roam further than you could ever possibly imagine.
Power your gravel adventure on an e-gravel machine that sets the benchmark for power-assisted, all-terrain performance. Lightweight, elegant, and composed over loose, technical terrain, the Gravel AL e is the ideal riding partner for off-road rides of any distance.
Features
- Material – Constructed from 6061-T6 Aluminium with full carbon forks, the frame is lightweight yet robust enough to handle the most challenging terrain. Full carbon forks damp vibrations from rough surfaces, keeping the steering light, precise, and predictable. Carryall mounts enable oversized cages to be fitted for carrying rolled-up luggage such as ground mats, sleeping bags, etc.
- Geometry – Designed for extreme gravel tracks, the long and low geometry makes the Gravel AL e stable through gnarly gravel and able to carve corners with confidence.
- Control Button —The easy-to-use, top-tube-mounted control button enables power assistance to be selected while on the move and also shows the amount of battery charge remaining.
- Gearing – With gravel-specific ergonomics, optimised gearing options and rugged reliability, our SRAM 1x drivetrains help you to explore beyond the paved and predictable.
- Tyre Clearance – The Gravel AL e's versatility extends to mammoth clearance, with plenty of room for 700c x 45 or 650b x 47 rubber.
- Luggage - Plentiful frame mounts mean you can pack heavy or light, crushing cross-continent bikepacking expeditions or the weekend escape.
- Handlebars – Gravel riser bars leave plenty of space for handlebar luggage. Flared drops provide a wider, more stable stance when navigating technical descents.
- Mudguard Compatibility – Integrated mudguard mounts for full coverage mudguard give you the option to fend off the worst of the grit and dirt. Thus, ensuring that exploring off-road is a year-round adventure.
CGR AL e
An e-bike version of our best-selling and ever-popular CGR multi-surface range. The CGR acronym stands for commute/gravel/road, indicating how versatile this electric all-rounder is.
Features
- Material – Constructed from 6061-T6 Aluminium with full carbon forks, the frame is lightweight yet robust enough to handle the most challenging terrain. Carbon forks damp vibrations from rough surfaces to keep the steering light, precise, and predictable.
- Geometry – The endurance-based geometry provides a more relaxed upright riding position, improving stability and handling when tackling rough and rutted terrain. Dropped seat stays improve vertical compliance to soak up lumps and bumps.
- Control Button – A top-tube-mounted control button allows the rider to cycle through assistance levels and view the battery charge at a glance.
- Gearing – Available with a range of Shimano double chainring gear systems. Primarily intended for road use, though the lower gears come in useful when you crave some multi-surface adventure.
- Tyre Clearance – The CGR AL e is compatible with 700c x 45mm and 650b x 47mm rubber, depending on your terrain preference.
- Luggage – Built-in mounts for a rear pannier rack enable you to carry essentials for the daily commute or when exploring off-road.
- Handlebars —Standard road drop bars provide multiple hand positions for comfort and efficiency when climbing, descending, and on the flats.
- Mudguard Compatibility – Built-in mudguard mounts allow you to fit full-coverage mudguards to fend off the worst of the mud and dirt. This makes the CGR AL e ideally suited to all-season use and the more adventurous all-weather commute.
New to cycling? Then pop into one of our showrooms to try out our selection of Electric Bikes.
Unsure of what gear sizes you need? We cover it all in our Bike Gears Explained blog.
Download the MAHLE SmartBike app for Ribble e-bikes for ride tracking, performance analysis and customisable power assistance, including fault diagnosis and heart rate monitoring for a comprehensive cycling experience.
