Ribble Allroad Ti Pro review: the titanium endurance bike that shows its true mettle on poorer road surfaces

Classic titanium looks and 3D-printed construction make the Allroad Ti Pro a natural for long rides when the going gets rough

Close up of Ribble Allroad Ti 3D-printed head tube against white background
Ribble Allroad Ti with 3D-printed tubes
(Image credit: Tim Russon)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

Undeniably handsome and technologically impressive, Ribble’s Allroad Ti offers comfort, durability, and value for money. The combination of titanium tubes and 3D printing provides a compliant ride, while the Ultegra Di2 groupset is as impressive as ever. However, the aggressive handlebar choice is at odds with the rest of the bike, and it doesn’t hide its weight particularly well when speed is the aim. If you are sure that titanium is for you and you don’t mind the weight penalty, then the Allroad Ti is worth considering for back-road exploring.

Reasons to buy
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    Great looking

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    Reasonable price for spec level and titanium

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    Comfortable on poor surfaces

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    Stable at speed

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    Innovative 3D-printing

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    Large tyre clearance

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    Mudguard compatible

Reasons to avoid
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    Rather heavy

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    UB-2 handlebar seems out of place

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    Long headtube reduces fit options

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    Not the liveliest ride

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British brand Ribble has recently launched a glut of Allroad bikes, with two carbon models and an e-bike. This Allroad Ti is the fourth to join the lineup and is made from, yep, titanium. It is a very handsome bike, with its silver frame and dark components giving it a simple but smart aesthetic.

Titanium has long been a popular material for building frames. It used to be seen as steel’s posher cousin for its combination of lively and forgiving ride qualities, lighter weight, and durability. Ribble has had much success over the years with titanium models, so it's no surprise that it has taken the geometry of the new carbon Allroad SL R and re-engineered it in the wonder metal.

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