Who Makes Ribble Bikes?

Who owns Ribble Cycles?

The parent company of Lancashire's Ribble Cycles has been acquired by a London-based retail investment firm.

Cyclesport North, run by the Dove family

, has owned Ribble Cycles since the 1980s. The new owner is True Capital, which owns niche retailers in other sectors.

Who are Ribble bikes?

Ribble Cycles is

one of the oldest brands in cycling

and has been leading the evolution of the industry since 1897. In this blog, we take you through the rich history and development of this historic British brand.

What motor is Ribble?

The Ribble Endurance SL e takes the familiar profile of the brand's SL endurance bike and adds an

ebikemotion X35

motor from Mahle in its rear hub. It's subtly integrated, the motor being no larger in diameter than the largest sprocket on the cassette and weighing just 2.1kg.

Where are Ribble bikes built?

Bikes from Ribble are

masterminded at their UK headquarters, produced in the far east and then built up back in the UK in Preston and Birmingham

. One of the greatest attractions of buying a bike from Ribble is that customers can select their own spec via the online bike builder.

Where are Ribble frames built?

Ribble Steel frames being manufactured in the early 90's in

Kirkham, Lancashire

. Modern steel frames are either constructed from cheaper high tensile steel or higher-grade chromium-molybdenum.

Where are Boardman bikes manufactured?

What county is Ribble Valley in?

What size a bike do I need?

Do Ribble bikes come built?

Ribble Cycles were established in 1897 and have been producing handbuilt bikes for 122 years

! Each bike is built by hand to the customers preferred specification, resulting in you receiving the perfect bike for you.

Are Ribble hybrid bikes any good?

Ribble e-bike review: the verdict

The Ribble Hybrid AL e is arguably the perfect all-round e-bike

. Good looking, well-built and easy to ride, its strong battery life and effortless performance makes it a bike you'll want to ride.

Do Ribble bikes have a shop?

No problem,

we'll bring the showroom to you

. Our in-store experts are available to give you a tour of any bikes you may wish to see and answer your questions live from our showrooms via a one way video call made directly through our website. Learn more about our virtual showrooms here.

Are Ribble bikes sold in US?

Once you've set up your USA or UK shipping address and clicked through a cash-back website, you're ready to make your Ribble Cycles purchase

. Just visit the Ribble Cycles website and place your order.

How long does a Ribble e bike last?

The battery range of the Endurance SL e depends on a number of factors including rider weight, route profile and temperature. A rider of 90kg, on a varied route including climbs, descents and flats using the low power setting can expect an average of

60 miles

range.

What is the weight of Ribble e bike?

Do Ribble do bike fits?

Consequently,

all of our bikes are of a unisex design and are fully customisable to achieve a fit that's perfect for you

. The crucial element to getting this right is to ensure that the sizing of key components is correct.

Where are Ribble titanium frames made?

Quite literally, it's not from a mould at all, as instead of being a mass-production carbon frame, the CGR Ti is hand-made from titanium. ‘

The frame is welded in Taiwan

, and is the result of a long-standing relationship with a supplier out there,' says Andy Smallwood, Ribble's new CEO.

Where is Reynolds tubing made?

Of all the cycling companies that have come and gone, one that has remained a steady fixture is Reynolds. The name has been synonymous with the British cycling industry since 1898, and it still manufactures tubing in its

Birmingham factory

today.

What is a 531 frame?

Reynolds 531 (pronounced ‘five-three-one') is a brand name, registered to Reynolds Technology of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, for

a manganese–molybdenum, medium-carbon steel tubing

that was used in many quality applications, including race car chassis, aircraft components and, most famously, bicycle frame tubing.

Where are Dolan frames made?

Dolan's bike frames are manufactured at a factory in

China

before going to the UK for finishing and distribution.

Does Halfords own Boardman?

Boardman Bikes has been acquired by cycle and car parts retailer Halfords for an undisclosed sum

. The acquisition of the company founded by former Olympic and World Champion Chris Boardman was announced by Halfords on Wednesday.

Are Boardman still making bikes?

Boardman Bikes has just released its 2021 range

, including updates to its SLR endurance bike and the release of its new ADV gravel bike. Boardman Bikes has been notably quiet recently. That's because it has been gearing up for the launch of its 2021 range.

Who invented Boardman Bikes?

It all began in 1981 when a 13 year old

Chris Boardman

turned up to a local 10 mile time trial in cut-off jeans and on a recycled bike.

Who owns land in Ribble Valley?

Ribble Valley pub and land

The Royal connection still remains to this day with the pub falling under the control of

the Queen's estate

. It was not until the 1700s that the building was transformed into a resting place where travellers en route to, or from, Lancaster could safely stay before continuing their journey.

Is the Ribble Valley nice?

The pace of life in Ribble Valley is much more relaxed than city life, which is surely a big contributor to the happiness of the locals. In addition,

Ribble Valley is also an exceptionally safe place to come and visit, with a lower crime rate than the rest of the county as a whole

.

What council does Whalley come under?

Ribble Valley Borough Council

– Ribble Valley Borough Council.