I'm going to be getting a new bike soon (hopefully). I'm currently trying to decide between a Ribble Evo Pro (which is currently on sale, ultegra/fsa groupset, but limited other options) or a Ribble Sportive Racing with a full 105 groupset, slightly better wheels, and a bit more customisation. With the Evo Pro, I can't spec much else besides size and colour due to it being on sale. Whereas, with the sportive racing, I can build it to my needs (I would prefer an 11-32 cassette as I'm pretty crap at climbing hills and the evo pro comes with a 12-25). Does anyone know if the differences are that major? My rides are mainly anything from 30-65 miles/day, 120-160 miles a week. I don't race, but ride for pure pleasure.
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cyberknight
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You can always change the cassette yourself or get a bike shop to change it assuming the evo pro has a rear derailleur that can handle the 32 tooth cassette .
Spiderweb
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I would think the Evo Pro with the 12-25 cassette would be supplied with a short cage rear mech so if you wanted to swap the cassette for an 11-32 then you would need longer chain and a longer cage rear mech.
I would ring Ribble, they may supply the bike with the gearing you require, definitely worth asking the question.
I would ring Ribble, they may supply the bike with the gearing you require, definitely worth asking the question.
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Wrong thread maybe?
vickster
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Why? The OP is female and is asking about a bike where she says only the size of the frame and colour can be chosen. I ride a 54cm frame, typically these come with a 42cm bar, I need a 38/40 or I get wrist pain and a 100cm stem, often it's 110cm on a 54cm frame. Changing those after purchase will cost £50+
You suggested asking about the rear mech, hence I suggested asking about bars and stem too. These are things a company like Ribble might be willing to change when building the bike
Spiderweb
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Sorry, presumed it was the wrong thread as the OP was only asking about gear ratios. I didn't realise that the OP was female, your additional info/advice on bars & stem is a good point.
vickster
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She has a photo as her avatar which I assume is her
Spiderweb
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Or it could be a pic of his wifeShe has a photo as her avatar which I assume is her
'Tis a photo of me! My wife is far more attractive (I'm batting way above my league). After an evening of research and bike building, I think I've decided on the sportive racing in matt black with green accents. The geometry of the size I would need is closer to my specialized than the evo pro, and my specialized is quite a comfortable ride. I also like that in the advance bike builder, I could customise it to my liking (and have added mid-range tyres, finishing kit, etc). It will be the last bike I buy for awhile, so I figured I would splurge a bit (although it will still be a month or so before I can purchase it). And like vickster, I need a 38cm handlebars and an even shorter stem (80mm).
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you will need a mdedium cage to handle that 32 teeth cassette, I use a Shimano Ultegra it handles the 32 teeth smoothly