For 2021 Ragley, in their own words, "will not be reinventing the wheel". The 2021 line-up is simply a continuation of what Ragley is known best for - sensibly built bikes with an eye for value. Not a revolution, but measured evolution.
The Big Al is now available in two different specs.
So, what is new? To start you’ll find an extra mountain bike in the line-up this year. The new Big Al 1.0 adds a dropper seatpost, 11 speed Deore groupset and the Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork to the spec list and now sits alongside the Big Al 2.0. The base model starts at £1099.99 / €1699.99.
All the mountain bikes roll on Maxxis 3C EXO+ casing tyres.
The Big Wig, as the name suggests, rolls on 29" wheels. It's the only steel bike in Ragley's range to do so.
The Big Wig is an enduro hardtail. The Race spec bike gets fork travel bumped up to 160mm. If trail riding is more of your thing, the standard Big Wig build still comes with a 140mm Revelation. RRP £1999.99 / €3199.99.
Large and extra-large bikes now come with 170mm drop seatposts right across the range.
The 27.5” wheeled Blue Pig’s specs pretty much echo those of the Big Wig; Shimano 12 speed, Shimano 4-piston brakes, and Nukeproof wheels. Fork travel comes in at 150mm and 160mm respectively for the Blue Pig and Blue Pig Race. In the shorter travel option, the head angle comes in at 63.75° to boot. Prices start at £1999.99 / €3199.99, with the frame available for £599.99 / €749.99.
Built with a shorter 140mm fork, the Piglet promises to be a responsive and capable trail hardtail.
The Piglet has more of a bias towards trail riding than the other steel bikes in the range. Built with a shorter 140mm fork, it’s more responsive and hopes to be the perfect all-rounder, capable of everything from epic days in the saddle to blasting through the local woods. It isn't short of tire clearance either and will fit up to 2.6 inches. RRP £1999.99 / €3199.99.
The Mmmbop shares the same dimensions to the Blue Pig but is alloy, as opposed to steel
The Mmmbop is the alloy counterpart to the Blue Pig and shares the same geometry, travel, wheel size and hard-hitting intentions. The 2021 model now comes with a full Shimano Deore groupset, new wheels and a Marzocchi Bomber Z2 Rail. The frame only option is also available in a Glitter Blue colour. RRP £1399.99 / €2199.99 or £349.99 / €449.99 for the frame.
The paint on this Marley is sure to be a fan favourite.
The Marley aims to deliver a lot of bike for your buck. An alloy frame rolling on 27.5” wheels with 130mm fork up front, this bike is at home ripping around your local trails. Like many of the 27.5 bikes in Ragley's range, it is equipped with 425mm chainstays and promises to be a lot of fun. RRP £1399.99 / €2199.99.
All the bikes now run Shimano drivetrains and brakes, with the steel bikes also benefiting from 4-piston callipers.
What about availability?
So, when will these bikes be in shops? Well, not as long as you might think. Ragley claims that all its dealers have stock ordered with some also taking pre-orders. At the moment it is expecting first deliveries of stocks to arrive at the following times:
- W/C 15 Feb: Mmmbop frames
- W/C 22 Feb: Big Al frames, Big Wig frames, Blue Pig frames, Marley frames, Mmmbop frames & bikes, Piglet frames
- W/C 1 March: Big Wig Race bikes, Blue Pig Race bikes, Mmmbop bikes, Piglet bikes, Trig bikes.
- W/C 15 March: Big Al 1.0 & 2.0 bikes, Big Wig bikes, Big Wig frames, Blue Pig bikes.
- W/C 3 May: Trig frame and fork
For more information visit Ragley's Website.
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I built a Bird Zero up last year and its so fun
Mmmbop frane was 249 euros in 2019...now it is 449..and it is the same frane with new colors..
I borghi this frane and it was really nice but 449 euros is too much..especially if you don't get any improvements over the 2019 and 2020 models..
I was waiting for the new lineup and I a bit disappointed...
I work with metal (unfortunately not 70 series aluminum or chromoly) and the difference in feel between steel and aluminum is enormous. The best way I can describe it is that aluminum is like a brittle plastic and steel is kind of buttery that might not make much sense but when you are cutting, welding and grinding the stuff all day you kind of get it. What I am trying to say is that steel is more malleable and it’s definitely noticeable on the trail. (Disclaimer: my DH is made of carbon)
Even chucked a 170 fork on it
Asking for an ignorant friend....
Brexit yeah, I recognize that this affects pricing between Britain and EU, and that pricing between different EU countries can be quite different as well. Why cant/dont you just travel to the destination that provides the best pricing/value for the big ticket items you’re looking for?
I recognize Covid travel restrictions play a part in this, but when things return to a bit more normal, is this something that simply doesn’t make sense to do?
I have family in Ireland, and England, and they have always been wildly amazed at some of the distances that we here in Canada travel regularly. Does that play a role in it? (We will regularly drive 8 hours to Calgary, or 5 hours to Whistler) When I was last in Ireland we rented a car, and drove round the country, it was a truly spectacular visit, but most people that we met along the way were surprised at how far we were travelling.
Is it simply something to winge about (trying not to critize, as we all love to do it)
I am really interested in the finer points on this, not simply trying to ruffle any feathers.
This was meant for the group, not directed at any one person.
Prices from outer Space. Thanks brexit...
4 genesis bikes, one Cotic, one vitus here in the garage. This is the end of an era... ????
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