Ragley Launches 2017 Range: Quick Look
Thu 20th Oct, 2016 @ 9:30 am
New bikes, new colours, same Ragley hardtail ethos: If you aren’t having fun on a Ragley then you’re doing it wrong!
At Ragley our design ethos has always been simple, yet effective; we make quality components and hardcore hardtails that will help you to push your limits! With well thought out features and progressive geometry; we focus on the details, handling, ride quality and fun, above all else.
We specialise in Hardtail bikes as they are the most fun kind of bike to ride, no matter what kind of rider you are. They are great for beginners as they are harder to ride and properly teach the fundamental skills of mountain biking. They demand that you read the trail ahead, picking the best lines, riding smooth and carrying speed. They are also great in the hands of an experienced rider as they can be used to sharpen and refine skills, making you gradually smoother, faster and more efficient in all aspects of your riding.
Building on the success of 2016, the new 2017 range is really more about evolution than revolution with subtle refinement throughout including geometry tweaks, fresh new graphics and up to date components.
Our range is made up from 5x frames and 6x Complete Bikes which cover a variety of styles, wheel sizes, materials and fork lengths depending on the type of rider you are and what you want to ride. Each model is available as a frame only or as a complete bike: ready for action straight out of the box.
See below for range highlights:
Marley 27.5”
Re-launched in 2016, the new Marley quickly became known as one of the best trail hardtails around; with many media test wins to its name including the much coveted ‘2016 Hardtail of the Year’ award! Designed for exploration, adventure and play, the Marley is our entry level frame and the Alloy version of the Steel Piglet. It leans towards the aggressive end of the trail bike spectrum with a long front centre, short chainstays, low standover and relatively slack headangle.
Frame Key Points:
RRP: £249.99
Winner of ‘Hardtail of the Year’ in 2016 – MBR Magazine
Test winner in June issue of MBUK
Long Front Triangle (Reach grows by 16mm once sagged), 50mm BB drop (Rides at 305MM) and 65.5 Deg Static HTA (67 Degrees when sagged at 25%)
Fits 27.5” wheels with tyres up to 2.4”
Improved stand-over
Custom Butted 6061-T6 heat treated alloy
Optimised for a 130mm fork (Can take 120-140mm)
Tapered Headtube to keep the front end low and stiff
Revised 3 Finger Bridge for better clearance
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QR Rear Hub
Marley 2.0 27.5” Complete Bike
Key points:
RRP: £849.99
Fork – 120mm Suntour Raidon XC LO-R – 15mm Bolt Thru
Drivechain – 2×10 Shimano Deore/FSA
Tyres – Front WTB Vigilante Comp (High Grip Compound) /Rear WTB Trail Boss Comp
Tubeless Ready Wheels – Novatec Hubs on WTB STI 23 Rims
Cockpit: Ragley OEM Stem, OEM Bars and Tracker Saddle
Marley 1.0 27.5” Complete Bike
Key points:
RRP: £999.99
Fork – 130mm Manitou Minute Comp – 15mm Bolt Thru
Drivechain – 1×11 Sram NX Groupset with FSA Comet Modular Crank
Brakes – Shimano Deore
Tyres – Front WTB Vigilante TCS (Light/High Grip) /Rear WTB Trail Boss TCS (Light/Fast)
Tubeless Ready Wheels – Novatec Hubs on WTB STI 23 Rims
Cockpit: Ragley OEM Stem, OEM Bars and Tracker Saddle
Mmmbop 27.5”
First launched back in 2008, the original Mmmbop defined what a modern All Mountain Alloy hardtail frame should be: Strong, light, stiff, adaptable, agile and huge fun to ride! In case you are not familiar with the Ragley range: the Mmmbop is the Alloy version of the Steel Bluepig.
Frame Key Points:
RRP: £299.99
Long Front Triangle (Reach grows by 18mm once sagged), 50mm BB drop (Rides at 305MM) and 64 Deg Static HTA (66 Degrees when sagged at 25%)
Fits 27.5” wheels with tyres up to 2.4”
Improved stand-over
Custom Butted 6061-T6 heat treated alloy
Optimised for a 150mm fork (Can take 140-160mm)
Tapered Headtube to keep the front end low and stiff
Revised 3 Finger Bridge for better clearance
142x12mm Bolt through as standard using exchangeable dropout system for QR
Stealth dropper cable routing
ISCG 05 Tabs
Stealth Ragley Rear Axle
Mmmbop 27.5” Complete Bike
Key points:
RRP: £1349.99
Fork – 150mm Manitou Mattock Comp /Dorado Air – 15mm Bolt Thru
Drivechain – 1×11 Shimano SLX Groupset with FSA Comet Modular Crank
Brakes – Shimano Deore
Tyres – Front WTB Vigilante Comp (High Grip Compound) /Rear WTB Trail Boss Comp
Wheels – Novatec Hubs on WTB STI 23 Rims
Cockpit: Ragley OEM Stem, OEM Bars and Tracker Saddle
Piglet – Now for 27.5”/27.5+ wheels!
First launched in 2009 to acclaim and rave reviews, the Piglet is the Steel verion of our Alloy Marley. Designed as a trail friendly bike with all mountain capabilities, it leans towards the aggressive end of the trail bike spectrum with modern aggressive geometry and 27.5”+ Compatibility. The new Piglet is for people that ride with their saddle up as much as their saddle down. At home on any terrain; from tearing around your local trail centre, snaking down your local singletrack or back country adventures in the middle of nowhere; it will push your skills to new limits and beyond!
Frame Key Points:
RRP: £449.99
Same Geometry as the Marley which won ‘Hardtail of the Year’ in 2016 – MBR Magazine
Long Front Triangle (Reach grows by 16mm once sagged), 50mm BB drop (Rides at 305MM) and 65.5 Deg Static HTA (67 Degrees when sagged at 25%)
Fits 27.5” wheels with tyres up to 2.4”/27.5”+ Wheels with Tyres up to 2.8”
Improved stand-over
Custom triple butted 4130 Chromoly tubing
Optimised for a 130mm fork (Can take 120-140mm)
44mm Headtube
Revised 3 Finger Bridge for better clearance
New lighter Dropout design with replaceable Alloy hanger
Stealth dropper cable routing
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QR Rear Hub
Steel Complete Bikes
Piglet 27.5” Complete Bike
Key points:
RRP: £1649.99
Fork – 130mm Rockshox Yari RC – 15mm Bolt Thru
Drivechain – 1×11 Shimano SLX M7000
Brakes – Shimano SLX M7000
Tyres – Front WTB Vigilante TCS (Light/High Grip) /Rear WTB Trail Boss TCS (Light/Fast)
Wheels – Novatec Hubs on WTB ASYM i23 Tubeless ready rims
Dropper Seatpost – Brand-X Ascend Dropper – 120mm travel
Cockpit: Ragley Wiser Stem, Wiser Bars and Tracker Saddle
Bluepig – Now for 27.5”/27.5+ wheels!
Introducing the new and improved Ragley Bluepig: Designed as an All Mountain/Enduro Race friendly bike, our top of the range steel Bluepig is built for those who want to go faster and play harder. In case you are not familiar with the Ragley range: the Bluepig is the Steel version of the Alloy Mmmbop.27.5”+ Compatibility means the Blue Pig is now more versatile than ever! It is a blend of DH stability and uphill tenacity. It will descend and climb with such contradiction that you will be left scratching your head! It is at home on any terrain but happiest when ridden hard, roosting turns and hammering the descents
Frame Key Points:
RRP: £549.99
Long Front Triangle (Reach grows by 18mm once sagged), 50mm BB drop (Rides at 305MM) and 64 Deg Static HTA (66 Degrees when sagged at 25%)
Fits 27.5” wheels with tyres up to 2.4”/27.5”+ Wheels with Tyres up to 2.8”
Improved stand-over
Custom triple butted 4130 Chromoly tubing
Optimised for a 150mm fork (Can take 140-160mm)
44mm Headtube
Revised 3 Finger Bridge for better clearance
142x12mm Bolt through as standard using exchangeable dropout system for QR
Stealth dropper cable routing
ISCG 05 Tabs
Stealth Ragley Rear Axle
Bluepig 27.5” Complete Bike
Key points:
27.5” Wheels
RRP: £1699.99
Fork – 150mm Rockshox Yari RC – 15mm Bolt Thru
Drivechain – 1×11 Shimano SLX M7000
Brakes – Shimano SLX M7000
Tyres – Front WTB Vigilante TCS (Light/High Grip) /Rear WTB Trail Boss TCS (Light/Fast)
Wheels – Novatec Hubs on WTB ASYM i23 Tubeless ready rims
Dropper Seatpost – Brand-X Ascend Dropper – 120mm travel
Cockpit: Ragley Wiser Stem, Wiser Bars and Tracker Saddle
Bigwig – Now for 29”/27.5+ wheels!
The Big Wig is our top of the range Steel 29er frame. Designed as a Trail/All Mountain/Enduro Race friendly frame, the Bigwig is the Enduro weapon of choice for our Brand Ambassadors around the UK and Ireland and has graced the top step of many an Enduro podium in 2016.
For 2017 you can now fit 27.5”+ wheels with wide 44mm rims and up to a massive 3” tyres making the Bigwig even more versatile that it was before.
Frame Key Points:
RRP: £549.99
Long Front Triangle (Reach grows by 17.5mm once sagged), 65mm BB drop (Rides at 305MM) and 65 Deg Static HTA (66.5 Degrees when sagged at 25%)
Fits 29” wheels with tyres up to 2.4”/27.5”+ Wheels with 3.0” Tyres
Improved stand-over
Custom triple butted 4130 Chromoly tubing
Optimised for a 130mm fork (Can take 120-140mm)
44mm Headtube
Revised 3 Finger Bridge for better clearance
BOOST 148x12mm Bolt through as standard
Stealth dropper cable routing
ISCG 05 Tabs
Stealth Ragley Rear Axle
Bigwig 29” Complete Bike
Key points:
29” Wheels
RRP: £1749.99
Fork – 130mm Rockshox Yari RC – 15mm Bolt Thru
Drivechain – 1×11 Shimano SLX M7000
Brakes – Shimano SLX M7000
Tyres – Front WTB Vigilante TCS (Light/High Grip) /Rear WTB Trail Boss TCS (Light/Fast)
Wheels – Novatec Hubs on WTB ASYM i23 Tubeless ready rims
Dropper Seatpost – Brand-X Ascend Dropper – 120mm travel
Cockpit: Ragley Wiser Stem, Wiser Bars and Tracker Saddle
Updated Geometry – Ragley Trail Geometry explained:
Geometry is taken very seriously at Ragley; we take delight in obsessing over the angles until they are exactly how we want them. It defines the bike and ultimately dictates the way it will interact with you and the trail.
Our updated trail geometry has been tweaked for each model and the type of riding that each is designed for. One thing they all have in common is that they are long, low and slack which translates to a confidence inspiring ride whether you are a beginner or an advanced rider.
The main geometry changes are:
Shorter Seat tubes – All Models are 25mm shorter in seat tube length Vs MY2016
Gives the rider more Size choice and increases Dropper Seatpost options
Longer front triangles and shorter stems– All Models are 15-20mm Longer in Reach Vs MY2016:
The riders arms are moved forward opening up the lungs to make breathing easier
Gives the rider more room to move around, stay in control and makes it much harder to go over the handlebars.
It lengthens the wheelbase to increase stability at speed and over technical terrain.
Moves rider weight forward to load the front wheel giving better traction in corners and helps to keep the front wheel on the ground when climbing steeper sections.
Slack static head angles:
Designed to mimic the characteristics of a modern full suspension bike with a rider on board but obviously without the sag at the rear. This is why our bikes seem slack when static. However once the rider is on the bike, the front suspension will sag, steepening the head angle by the desired amount.
Even when climbing very steep terrain, our Enduro Hardtail: The Bluepig (The slackest in the range), will never be slacker than 64deg which is already steeper than a typical modern full-suspension Enduro bike which you know can climb great.
For full details on our new 2017 range, please the Ragley website:
