Do I Buy A Ribble Bike ???

[swiftylee]

Hi There

i have a chance to buy a ribble carbon bike.

it has campag etc ...

are ribble any good

feedback please

 

[gbb]

Course you should
Gizza bit more spec swifty...
I have a New Sportive Racing, Campag Veloce, Fulcrum Racing 5 wheelset...despite my poor mileage this year, i love it. Had it just about a year now....no issues whatsoever. Even with a pretty standard saddle, i rode 60 milers last year. The wheelset they come standard(ish) with, the Rodi Airlines have mixed feedback. Ive read they are pretty strong but heavy (they are heavy but spin nice and freely)...but also read people snap spokes and are'nt impressed. A pretty mixed bag IF the Rodis are on yours.
Stiff frame, quite comfortable ride...its everything it needs to be.

 

[swiftylee]

Campagnolo Pr Whls Khamsin Black Clincher Black

 

[bruith]

A close friend of mine has both the Ribble R872 and the Ribble Sportive 7005 trust me when i tell you they are beautifully stiff bikes just make sure you invest in good components the last thing you want are sloppy components messing up such a gorgeous frame definitely consider the Ribble R872 if you have the money that is. Oh and one more thing take a look at canyon range like ribble the offer amazing value for money

 

[Herr-B]

I've had no problems using Ribble for my bike or parts. Thoroughly recommended.

 

[swiftylee]

im 6ft with 33" inside leg.

the one for sell is a 58" is this any good as its a sportive model

website bit crap for size

 

[Milzy]

I think ribbles are awesome!

 

[Breedon]

Yep +1 for the ribble had the audax for my commuter for a few years it has been fantastic no problems.

 

[vickster]

Why not phone and ask Ribble for sizing advice, I think they come up a little differently to other makes (but I can't remember if big or small). 58cm sounds on the large size for a 6 footer with not especially long legs (but not if they come up small )

 

[smokeysmoo]

Yup, had 2 of their winter bikes, one bought as a full bike and one as a frame I built up myself.

Great bikes IME and I wouldn't hesitate to get another if I needed one.

 

[swiftylee]

phoned and they said it would be a bit big but could change stem for shorter one...