Halfords or used bike

[roadrash]

That Ribble Frame looks really dated now.

in what way does it look dated,

 

[vickster]

Its a generic open mold frame that they have been selling for years and years. Ribble do some better looking/more modern frames but that one isnt one of them.It also only has clearance for a 23 tyre which again dates it. Most road bike run now on 25 tyres and bigger.
Its alright, but there are nicer bikes out there IMO.

Why not provide some suggestions of these better bikes for the OP? That he can see and try as he’s said he isn’t knowledgeable at this point

 

[vickster]

Here’s a Merlin offering. Tiagra, 25mm tyres (although 23s are fine). Shop half an hour from Preston, and close to a station

https://www.merlincycles.com/eddy-merckx-blockhaus-67-tiagra-road-bike-2017-104303.html

 

[Serge]

Here’s a Merlin offering. Tiagra, 25mm tyres (although 23s are fine). Shop half an hour from Preston, and close to a station

https://www.merlincycles.com/eddy-merckx-blockhaus-67-tiagra-road-bike-2017-104303.html

Merlin are doing some great deals at the moment, I've had to get my girlfriend to hide my credit card.