2020 Ribble

R872 Disc - Shimano Ultegra

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP€2,056 (about $2,259)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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R872 Disc - Shimano Ultegra
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

R872 Disc - Shimano Ultegra

40 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

4'11" – 5'4"

SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

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Reviews
Cyclist
Ribble R872 road bike review

Aug 2020 · Marc Abbott

The Ribble R872 is a carbon road bike for alloy money that’ll cosset newbies and flatter everyone

Highs
  • Excellent value for money

  • Well thought-out components

  • Respectably light

  • Predictable yet punchy performance

Lows
  • Front end is slightly unforgiving on choppy tarmac

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Cycling Weekly
Ribble R872

Jun 2020 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

A versatile machine for those looking to take their first steps into carbon road bikes

Highs
  • Comfortable ride

  • Good handling

  • Lightweight

  • A frame worthy of future upgrades

  • Value

Lows
  • Poor braking

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BikeRadar
Ribble R872 Disc review

Apr 2020 · Robin Wilmott

With its 11-32 cassette, the gear range should suit just about everyone, even the aspiring racer, and the disc brakes never fail to impress.. .

Highs
  • Great price, off-the-peg upgrades, overall performance

Lows
  • Lacks big-brand kudos, if that’s important to you

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road.cc
Ribble R872 Disc Tiagra

Nov 2019 · Mat Brett

Highly impressive carbon road bike that offers exceptional value, and you can tweak the spec to your own taste and budget

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Specs
Build
Frame

Full Carbon.

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorsTeal; Anthracite

Fork

Full Carbon Monocoque.

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-R60 BSA.

Stem

Level 1 6061 Alloy, Black.

Handlebar

Level 1 6061 Alloy, Black.

Saddle

Prologo Kappa RS, Black.

Seatpost

Level 1 6061 Alloy 27.2mm, 350mm,Black.

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Ultegra R8000 Short Cage.

Front Derailleur

Ultegra R8000 Braze On.

Crank

Ultegra R8000 2 x 11 Speed 34-50T.

Shifters

Ultegra R8020 11 Speed Hydraulic.

Cassette

Ultegra R8000 11-28T.

Chain

Shimano HG701 11 Speed.

Brakes

Ultegra R8070 Flat Mount Mechanical Disc.

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Mavic Aksium Disc Clincher, 12mm Bolt Thru-Axle.

Tires

Continental Ultra Sport 3 Rigid 700x25c, Black.

Disc Rotors

Tektro Lyra CL 160mm.

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