Ribble has revealed the Allroad Ti, a new titanium endurance bike made with 3D-printed parts said to be the future of titanium bikes.The Allroad Tis design resulted from three years of development, aiming to blend the wind-cheating performance of its aero road bike, the Ultra SL R, with an endurance-optimised ride.According to Ribble, the frame combines aerodynamically optimised, 3D-printed head tube and seat tube clusters with traditional titanium tubing for a modern sleek form.This is paired with a carbon fibre fork and D-shaped carbon seatpost, and the airflow-disrupting Ultra Bar 2 handlebar from its recently launched carbon Allroad SL R.Like the Allroad SL R, the Allroad Ti features fully internal cable routing for reduced drag and improved aesthetics. It also has clearance for up to 35mm-wide tyres.3D printing meets traditional constructionThe seat cluster is 3D printed and has the same internal clamp system and D-shaped carbon post as the carbon Allroad. - Warren Rossiter / Our MediaRibbles head of product, Jamie Burrow, says: "Ribble is the UKs largest titanium bike manufacturer, so it was always in our plan to have a titanium Allroad.That wouldnt have been possible a few years ago, but the advancement in 3D additive printing has allowed us to replicate the Allroad design while retaining the qualities of titanium.As such, the Allroad Ti frame mirrors the geometry of the carbon Allroad SL R but with design changes due to the 3AL-2.5V titanium (an alloy of titanium with 3 per cent aluminium and 2.5 per cent vadium, designed for easy welding and greater strength) used to build it.The 3D-printed head tube joins the custom-shaped top tube smoothly. - Warren Rossiter / Our MediaThe 3D-printed head tube, for example, is subtly hourglass-shaped and uses a truncated aerofoil design, but forgoes integration with the fork crown.Likewise, the down tube is slimmer and doesnt flare out to shield a bottle cage from the wind, while the seat tube and dropped seatstays are also less aerodynamically optimised than on its carbon sibling.The use of a non-integrated fork means the Allroad Ti doesnt require steering stops to protect the head tube in the event of a crash, though.Ribble even offers matching titanium bottle cages. - Warren Rossiter / Our Media3D printingalso enabled Ribble to shape the internal structure for optimal internal hose and cable routing something it says wouldnt have been possible with standard titanium manufacturing.The Allroad Ti is matched with Ribbles UB-2 (Ultra Bar second generation) handlebar. This takes inspiration from the bulbous shape of Ribbles original Ultra handlebar and its patented wake-generator tops and sculpted drops, along with direct-mounting brake levers.The UB-2 handlebar has direct-mount points for shift levers. - Warren Rossiter / Our MediaAs well as being smaller in form, the UB-2 handlebar is separate from the stem, giving riders a much wider choice of fit options.Due to a grippy finish on the drops, the Ultra and UB-2 handlebars can be used without bar tape, although Ribble will provide Allroad Ti bikes with bar tape as standard.The oversized T47 bottom bracket brings crucial stiffness to the drivetrain. - Warren Rossiter / Our MediaThe frame uses the threaded T47 bottom bracket standard, which Ribble claims increases stiffness compared to a standard BSA bottom bracket due to its oversized design.As on the Allroad SL R, the junction of seat tube and top tube houses a hidden seatpost clamp, accessible from beneath the top tube.To improve aerodynamic performance and comfort, the Allroad Ti is specced with the same D-shaped carbon seatpost as the Allroad SL R.The debossed head badge looks brilliant against the hand-polished finish. - Warren Rossiter / Our MediaRibble says each of the 3D-printed pieces is hand polished, with the head tube having a debossed Ribble logo.The frame tube shapes integrate smoothly with the 3D-printed junctions and the frame comes with a full complement of mudguard/fender bosses.Aggressive pricingThe front profile of the Allroad Ti closely matches the Allroad Carbon SLR. - Warren Rossiter / Our Media3D-printed titanium has been seen on bike frames before, but only at the very high end, with designs from the likes of Bastion, Pilot, Laverack and No. 22.What those all have in common, though, is price tags well into five figures for complete builds, with framesets alone typically costing upwards of 7,000 / $7,500.In contrast, Ribbles Allroad Ti starts at only 3,499 for a complete bike with a Shimano 105 R7100 mechanical groupset and Mavic Aksium wheels, rising to 7,999 for the Allroad Ti Hero with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 and Zipp 303 Firecrest wheels. The All Road Ti Hero shown here, however, has Ribble custom upgrades including Zipps 353 NSW wheels, which raises the price to 9,799What else would you finish a 3D-printed bike with, other than Selle Italia's 3D-printed SLR Boost saddle. - Warren Rossiter / Our MediaRibble tells us international pricing is linked to daily exchange rates rather than a set RRP, which means the prices for US, European and Australian customers, at the time of writing, are from $4,603 / 4,140 / AU$6,817 and $12,892 / 11,597 / AU$19,094.Its worth noting, though, that only the Hero and Pro builds are specced with Ribbles UB-2 handlebar as stock, although it will be a selectable upgrade for other builds in Ribbles Bike Builder custom programme.Ribble Allroad Ti range and specificationsRibble's new Allroad Ti combines custom tube shapes and 3D-printed junctions. - Warren Rossiter / Our MediaRibble Allroad Ti SportPrice: 3,499 / $4,603 / 4,140 / AU$6,817Frame: 3AL-2.5V brushed titanium, with 3D-printed head tube and seat clusterFork: Allroad Ti Carbon, gloss blackSeatpost: Allroad Carbon, D-shaped, gloss blackGroupset: Shimano 105 R7100Wheelset: Mavic Aksium 1 with Pirelli P7 Sport 32mm tyresHandlebar: Level Alloy barStem: RS-2 stemSaddle: Selle Italia Model X SuperflowClaimed weight: 9.91kg (medium)Ribble Allroad Ti EnthusiastPrice: 4,099 / $5,393 / 4,851 / AU$7,987Frame: 3AL-2.5V brushed titanium, with 3D-printed head tube and seat clusterFork: Allroad Ti Carbon, gloss blackSeatpost: Allroad Carbon, D-shaped, gloss blackGroupset: Shimano 105 Di2 R7100Wheelset: Mavic Aksium 1 with Pirelli P7 Sport 32mm tyresHandlebar: Level Alloy barStem: RS-2 stemSaddle: Selle Italia Model X SuperflowClaimed weight: 9.85kg (medium)Ribble Allroad Ti ProPrice: 5,499 / $7,235 / 6,508 / AU$10,715Frame: 3AL-2.5V brushed titanium, with 3D-printed head tube and seat clusterFork: Allroad Ti Carbon, gloss blackSeatpost: Allroad Carbon, D-shaped, gloss blackGroupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100Wheelset: Mavic Cosmic S with Pirelli P Zero Road 32mm tyresHandlebar: Ribble UB-2 carbon bar, gloss blackStem: RS-2 stemSaddle: Selle Italia SL R Boost SaddleClaimed weight: 9.35kg (medium)Ribble Allroad Ti HeroPrice: 7,999 / $12,892 / 11,597 / AU$19,094Frame: 3AL-2.5V brushed titanium, with 3D-printed head tube and seat clusterFork: Allroad Ti Carbon, gloss blackSeatpost: Allroad Carbon, D-shaped, gloss blackGroupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200Wheelset: Zipp 303 Firecrest with Pirelli P Zero Race 32mm tyresHandlebar: Ribble UB-2 carbon bar, gloss blackStem: RS-2 stemSaddle: Selle Italia SL R Boost 3D Kit Carbonio SuperflowClaimed weight: 8.7kg (medium)