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HT 725 - Sport Build, SX Eagle
A 27.5″ steel frame hardtail enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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€1,746($2,001)| Weight | 26.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Steel |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Ribble HT enduro bike offers a mix of smooth ride quality and lively handling, with a steel frame that provides good vibration damping and comfort. It's praised for its progressive geometry and gravity-fed design, but some reviews note issues with the front end's stability and the fork's performance. The bike is seen as a good value for entry into the hardtail market, especially for those who prioritize downhill riding.
Super smooth ride with good vibration damping
Progressive geometry for gravity-fed riding
Compliant steel frame provides comfort
Good value for entry into the hardtail market
Clearance for up to 2.6" tyres and internal cable routing
Front end can feel vague and nervy through corners
Fork performance is underwhelming with flexy stanchions
High bottom bracket reduces confidence
Price increases without spec changes
No 29er version available
Ribble’s HT 725 Pro looks both pretty and promising on paper and it’s a super smooth, chunk-swallowing cruiser as you’d hope from a steel frame.
Bike PerfectThe Ribble is full of personality, and a heap of fun to ride – on the right kind of terrain
BikeRadarAll it needs now is a lower BB and a higher-quality dropper post and Ribble could easily give some of the steel stalwarts a run for their money
MBRIt's progressive, good looking and built for gravity-fed riding – it ticks most boxes for hardtail lovers
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Jan 2022 · Will Poole
A hugely capable, highly fun steel hardtail for a pretty reasonable price
Sep 2021 · Guy Kesteven
Ribble’s steel hardtail looks fantastic and seems to tick all the boxes but how does it ride when things get tasty?
Super smooth ride
Lively spring for 725
Loads of color and trim options
Mostly solid aggro spec
Internal cable routing and ample tire space
Big ground clearance for pedaling
Short reach and tall bottom bracketreduce confidence
Twisty front end means vague tracking
27.5in front tire slides more than a 29in would
High price for primarily direct sell brand
‘Hidden’ SX cassette on ‘Pro’ build
Apr 2021
The Ribble HT 725 Sport is a great 150mm steel hardtail for those on a budget. It's progressive, good looking and built for gravity-fed riding – it ticks most boxes for hardtail lovers, though it's a shame there's no 29er version alongside these 650b frames. Ribble HT Ti SRAM GX Eagle hardtail review Five things that weren't cool - until enduro happened The ultimate guide to frame materials: what's best for bikes? Just as with Ribble's HT Ti we reviewed in 2019, the HT 725 is a lovely-looking hardtail. This one is built from steel, though, and comes at much lower price.
Apr 2021 · Alan Muldoon
The Ribble HT 725 has a mainframe that's UK-designed Reynolds heat-treated chromoly steel hardtail featuring slack and long geometry.
Great vibration damping
BB is too high
| Frame | Reynolds 725 Steel, Triple-Butted. BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Grey |
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| Fork | RockShox Recon RL,150mm, 37mm. Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Threaded BSA 73mm. |
| Headset | LEVEL 44, Available in a choice of colours in BikeBuilder. |
| Stem | LEVEL XI 6061 3D Forged, 35x35mm. |
| Handlebar | LEVEL XI 6061DB 35x800mm - 9° Backsweep, 5° Upsweep. |
| Saddle | WTB Koda Race Cromoly 142mm, Black. |
| Seatpost | LEVEL MT1 AL6061, 30.9mm, 400mm, 0 Offset. Type: Rigid |
| Grips | LEVEL Lock-On, Black. |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle Long Cage. |
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| Crank | SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 32T, 170mm. |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle 12-Speed. |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle 11-50T. |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, Silver. |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T Direct Mount Hydraulic. Type: SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | LEVEL 35 Alloy Disc 650B TR, 15x110F/12x148R . |
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| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II, 27.5x2.6", Black. |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centreline 6-Bolt 180/160. |
First added March 25
Last updated March 25
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