3D-printed titanium to headline Ribble’s new Allroad line

The Allroad Ti is the latest iteration of the brands all-road bike (Image credit: Ribble)

Back in July, Ribble released its latest bike range in the shape of the Allroad. At the time of launch, the Allroad was available in two different frame options, the SL and the premium SLR. Now there is a third option joining the Allroad range with a titanium frame the latest addition.

The Allroad Ti combines traditional titanium frame building techniques with a modern twist. The headtube and seat tube clusters are created using a process called additive layer manufacturing (ALM) which is essentially 3D-printing the titanium. This process gives designers far greater creative control over the profiles of these areas allowing for aerodynamic optimisation.

“The additive manufacturing process has allowed us to take aerodynamic features from our Ultra range and apply them to this bike to create a high-performance titanium road bike with distinctive ride properties. From the initial prototype showcased at a leading industry show last year and launch today, the bike has been through thousands of miles of testing and multiple iterations to hone the design, ride and performance.”

Although the Allroad Ti sports a more relaxed geometry than the brand's aero Ultra, the aerodynamic considerations extend beyond the profiles of the frameset. A carbon fibre UB-2 bar that features direct lever mounts and wake generators - first introduced on the aforementioned aero bike - is a nod to the bike's intentions. The Allroad Ti is far from restricted to just smooth tarmac, too. With tyre clearance for 35mm tyres along with discrete mudguard mounting points, the Allroad Ti is designed to be ready for an adventure.