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08/11/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/11/2022 09:24
Ragley unveil their 2022 hardtail mountain bike range
Ragley have released information on their 2022 hardtail mountain bikes which include updates to geometry plus some eye-catching new colourways.
Check out the new Ragley 2022 collection:
Ragley 2022 hardtails at-a-glance
- Marley : Light, punchy and versatile MTB
- Piglet: A special breed of hardtail
- Mmmbop: A fun loving aggressive hardtail
- Blue Pig: The infamous hardcore hardtail
- Big Wig< /a>: The big wheeled brother of the Blue Pig
- Big Al : 29″ counterpart to the Marley
Ragley Marley 1.0
The Marley has become a classic: light, punchy and versatile. It might be your first bike to explore off-road, or the agile plaything of a seasoned rider. Using 6061 alloy tubing, the Marley balances a stiff frame with enough compliance for the longest of days in the saddle.
Geometry is based firmly around fun with a 65.5-degree head angle keeping things stable and confidence-inspiring on the rough stuff.
- Frame: Alloy, 148mm Boost
- Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z2, 130mm Travel
- Wheelset: Nukeproof Neutron 27.5″
- Groupset: Shimano Deore - 11 Speed
- Availability: September 2022
- Price: £1,599.99
Ragley Marley 2.0
- Frame: Alloy, 148mm Boost
- Fork: RockShox Recon Silver RL 130mm travel
- Wheelset: Nukeproof Neutron 27.5″
- Groupset: Shimano Deore - 10 Speed
- Availability: September 2022
- Price: £1,399.99
Ragley Piglet
A shorter travel than the Blue Pig and sharing its geometry with the more trail-friendly Marley; the Piglet is a bike not to be underestimated.
The triple-butted 4130 chromoly tubes supply the compliance for all day comfort but enough spring to make it a trail sniper's dream on tight and twisty singletrack.
The frame features all the modern standards, including ISCG 05 chain guide tabs and boost 148×12 axle spacing.
- Frame: 4130 Cro-mo
- Fork: Rockshox Revelation RC 130mm
- Wheelset: Nukeproof Neutron 27.5″
- Groupset: Shimano Deore SLX - 12 Speed
- Availability: October 2022
- Price: £2,199.99
Ragley Mmmbop 1.0
Built to compete with any of your full-suspension riding companions, the Mmmbop is slack and aggressive.
A 63.75 degree head angle inspires confidence on the steeps and the taught frame keeps things tracking no matter what.
So whether you're entering the hardtail category at an enduro race, exploring a back country epic or just smashing around the local woods, the Mmmbop is ready for anything.
- Frame: Alloy Boost
- Fork: Rockshox YARI RC 150mm
- Wheelset: Nukeproof Neutron 27.5″
- Groupset: Shimano Deore SLX - 12 Speed
- Availability: October 2022
- Price: £1,999.99
Ragley Mmmbop 2.0
- Frame: Alloy Boost
- Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z2, 150mm Travel
- Wheelset: Nukeproof Neutron 27.5″
- Groupset: Shimano Deore - 11 Speed
- Availability: October 2022
- Price: £1,599.99
Ragley Blue Pig
The infamous hardcore hardtail, the Blue Pig pushes the geometry envelope and is a fun-inducing hardtail with a cult following.
Featuring custom triple-butted 4130 Chromoly tubing, a 44mm head tube and a 148x12mm boost rear end which are all built to create a machine with aggressive geometry. A bike that is designed to inspire confidence, comfortable for a day on the trails and flighty enough for run on the gnarly trails.
- Frame: 4130 Cro-mo
- Fork: Rockshox YARI RC 150mm
- Wheelset: Nukeproof Neutron 27.5″
- Groupset: Shimano Deore SLX - 12 Speed
- Availability: October 2022
- Price: £2,199.99
Ragley Blue Pig Race
- Frame: 4130 Cro-mo
- Fork: Rockshox Lyrik Select 160mm
- Wheelset: Nukeproof Horizon 27.5″
- Groupset: Shimano XT SLX - 12 Speed
- Availability: September 2022
- Price: £2,499.99
Ragley Big Wig
The big-wheeled sibling of the notorious Blue Pig, the Big Wig 29er is a domineering bike. The 29″ wheels give it an unmatched level of all-out speed, and the tried and tested geometry gives you perfect control between the hairiest of turns.
The Big Wig is equally at home being piloted in an enduro race, undertaking a multi-day adventure, or simply tearing up laps at your local trail centre.
Spec is the typical fusion of dependability and performance to fit the straightforward Ragley ethos.
- Frame: 4130 Cro-Mo
- Fork: Rockshox Revelation RC 140mm
- Wheelset: Nukeproof Neutron 29″
- Groupset: Shimano Deore SLX - 12 Speed
- Availability: September 2022
- Price: £2,199.99
Ragley Big Wig Race
- Frame: 4130 Cro-Mo
- Fork: Rockshox LYRIK Select 150mm
- Wheelset: Nukeproof Horizon 29″
- Groupset: Shimano XT SLX - 12 Speed
- Availability: September 2022
- Price: £2,499.99
Ragley Big Al 1.0
The Big Al, the Marley's 29-inch sibling, was created as a fun all-rounder with the same performance and value that helped make its smaller-wheeled sibling a numerous test winner.
With the same custom butted 6061 alloy tubing, the Big Al balances a stiff frame with superb geometry. Similar to the Marley, the Big Al can handle leisurely all-day rides as well as the rough and tumble of the gnarly downhills.
- Frame: Alloy Boost
- Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z2, 140mm Travel
- Wheelset: Nukeproof Neutron 29″
- Group set: Shimano Deore - 11 Speed
- Availability: September 2022
- Price: £1,599.99
Ragley Big Al 2.0
- Frame: Alloy Boost
- Fork: Rockshox Recon Silver RL 140mm
- Wheelset: Nukeproof Neutron 29″
- Groupset: Shimano Deore - 10 Speed
- Availability: September 2022
- Price: £1,399.99
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About Ragley
Finding a gap in the market for a hardcore hardtail that made you excited to swing your leg over, Ragley felt the need to push forward and create bikes that delighted riders.
With a simple design philosophy of being straightforward and effective, their bikes are created from high-quality parts and hard-core frames with well thought out features and geometry. Above all things, Ragley put a priority on assuring excellent handling, ride quality, dependability, and fun.
Fast forward to today and Ragley's range has options for Trail and Enduro, in Alloy and Steel and 27.5'' and 29'' wheels. If you're on the hunt for a hardtail frame, Ragley have options to suit all riders and terrain. Pick a frame to suit your terrain/riding style, a wheel size and frame material of your preference.