New bike wanted: Cyclocross

[FlyingCyclist]

So no need to worry, just ignore what the website says and wait for the dispatch email

I'm impatient and I want my bike now !

 

[PlanB]

I'm impatient and I want my bike now !

I don't think I have ever ordered a bike and waited less than a month .... the latest had a 6 week lead time from order being put in at Bianchi.
I didn't mind as it inspired me to get fit on my old Cube to do the new bike justice when it landed.

 

[vickster]

I'm impatient and I want my bike now !

Should've bought an in stock bike in LBS

 

[FlyingCyclist]

Won't have the bike until thursday or friday this week - A long wait for me

 

[FlyingCyclist]

Finally have the bike.

All ok except that the front derailleur will not move to the largest cog

 

[KneesUp]

Should only need a small adjustment on the FD. How is it to ride compared to your old bike?

 

[FlyingCyclist]

Should only need a small adjustment on the FD. How is it to ride compared to your old bike?

Only had a 15 min ride. Took an allen key with me, and changed the height of the seat once. Should be fine now. I was a bit wobbly to begin with, but I gradually got used to the bike. I thought I went faster, but I'll see when I get my garmin attached to the handle bars.

When I move the lever, the derailleur only moves slightly. I messed around with the H and L screws, and it made a massive difference. I tried it on the road and it didn't budge. So I'll have to take another look at it today. I was thinking that maybe it's best to loosen the wire and start from scratch?

I'm unsure if I may need some spacers for them as I think I'm a little too low and I would like to be more relaxed. But I'll see how I get on for now.

I can now carry my bike with ease unlike the other. It's so LIGHT!


Edit: Gave the front derailleur another go but after 1.5 hours I've given it up as a bad job. Think I'll ask my next door neighbour.

 

[FlyingCyclist]

Tried the derailleur again myself yesterday all ok now, a couple more tweaks and it'll be perfect.

 

[Spiderweb]

Tried the derailleur again myself yesterday all ok now, a couple more tweaks and it'll be perfect.

Very nice looking bike.
You shouldn't really adjust the H&L screws on your front mech, they are set by the bike builder and in my experience never move by themselves. It is likely you just required a little more tension in the cable.
You won't be able to add anymore spacers to the headset, it is already set to maximum height. I would ride as is and I'm sure you'll get used to the unfamiliar riding position, if not a stem with a different angle could be used.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

nice looking bike. i would have had one as a commuter (with a more basic groupset) but ribble charge 10% on top with a cycle2work voucher, so went for a boardman cx comp instead…

 

[FlyingCyclist]

Only had a 15 min ride. Took an allen key with me, and changed the height of the seat once. Should be fine now. I was a bit wobbly to begin with, but I gradually got used to the bike. I thought I went faster, but I'll see when I get my garmin attached to the handle bars.

When I move the lever, the derailleur only moves slightly. I messed around with the H and L screws, and it made a massive difference. I tried it on the road and it didn't budge. So I'll have to take another look at it today. I was thinking that maybe it's best to loosen the wire and start from scratch?

I'm unsure if I may need some spacers for them as I think I'm a little too low and I would like to be more relaxed. But I'll see how I get on for now.

I can now carry my bike with ease unlike the other. It's so LIGHT!


Edit: Gave the front derailleur another go but after 1.5 hours I've given it up as a bad job. Think I'll ask my next door neighbour.

The only niggle I have with the bike is that the image on Ribble's website shows that the wheels are quick-release while mine are not.

 

[Cycleops]

The only niggle I have with the bike is that the image on Ribble's website shows that the wheels are quick-release while mine are not.

Through axle type isn't it? You should be happy, aren't these the latest thing giving all sorts of avantages?

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