2020 Ribble

R872 - Shimano Tiagra

A carbon frame race bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

€1,141($1,254)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetTiagra
BrakesRim
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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 - Shimano Tiagra

40 mph

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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 Tiagra review

Apr 2020 · Simon Withers

Fabulous full-carbon frameset with the ride of a much more expensive bike

Highs
  • Full-carbon frameset, great ride, strong wheelset, great looks

Lows
  • Frankly, there’s very, very little to fault at this price

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Full Carbon Fibre.

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorsBlack; Red

Fork

Full Carbon Fibre Monocoque.

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-RS500 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

Tiagra 4700 Medium Cage.

Front Derailleur

Tiagra 4700 Braze On.

Crank

Tiagra 4700 34-50T.

Shifters

Tiagra 4700 10 speed.

Cassette

Shimano HG500 11-32T.

Chain

Shimano HG54 10 Speed.

Brakes

Tiagra 4700 Caliper.

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Raleigh Mach 1 CFX Clincher, 9mm QR Axle.

Tires

Continental Ultra Sport 2 Rigid 700x25c, Black.

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