Ribble CGR Ti 1x for AUDAX ? What do you think ?

[Pale Rider]

Nice suggestion, I'm looking for Ti and would really prefer hydro brakes. I do like their bikes though and the Sabbath is winking at me.

Hydro discs and an uber low first gear might be a problem out of the box.

I believe roadie hydro shifters only come in two speeds, which means you cannot have a mountain triple at the front, which in turn may give you a smallest front ring of about 34.

You would then need a wide range MTB cassette at the rear to get anything much lower than you have already (36/32).

There is a cable three speed front shifter - Spa list a few bikes with cable discs and mountain triples.

The gearing world is then largely your lobster because you could get something in the low 20s at the front.

Worth having a word with Spa about your gearing requirements, because they will customise.

I wouldn't be too hasty to rule out a frame made from Reynolds 725 - them are nice pipes.

I tried a Spa Ti bike and a Reynolds tourer.

Couldn't tell much difference, but you are far more experienced roadie bike cyclist than me, so you may be able to.

 

[wafter]

Not familar with the particular bike in question, but it seems that 1x would suck on an audax / road bike. If anything I'd be looking at completely the other end of the scale..

 

[Lard Armstrong]

If running Shimano cranks with a 52/36 front you could easily swap the chainrings for a 50/34 which would lower the ratios somewhat - I've had some success just swapping the inner ring for a 34. You could then put on a Tiagra long cage rear mech and use a 34t low sprocket for a 1:1 final ratio.

If you really want a low low gear then your best option is a 34t rear sprocket with something like an AbsoluteBlack 46/30 chainrings up front - they are oval rings mind, but gives you a nice low ratio without sacrificing the top end too much and the bolt onto existing shimano cranks.

Thanks very good suggestions. I will have a look at the Tiagra rear mech and 34T inner ring.

 

[si_c]

Thanks very good suggestions. I will have a look at the Tiagra rear mech and 34T inner ring.

It's worth keeping in mind that 4700 Tiagra and 5700 105 are largely interchangeable. There is also the possibility that you could get a 5703 left shifter and 5703 crankset which would give you a triple at the front whilst maintaining the aesthetic of your existing groupset. I would have thought that Spa would be able to sort you out there.

 

[colinbow]

Hi I have a Kinesis Tipster ATR titanium. When new 4 years ago it was only available frame and forks so you could spec as desired. Very versatile and as ATR stands for adventure, tour, race I think it covers all bases. Can take massive tyres and has mudguard fixing points too. Hope this helps.

 

[matticus]

Hi I have a Kinesis Tipster ATR titanium.

For when you REALLY need comfort, speed, and good betting advice - no matter WHAT the surface.

 

[cougie uk]

Planet X have the Hurricane. Ti with hydro discs and double chainset.

If you ask them they'll do a double on the Tempest too.

 

[Lard Armstrong]

Hi I have a Kinesis Tipster ATR titanium. When new 4 years ago it was only available frame and forks so you could spec as desired. Very versatile and as ATR stands for adventure, tour, race I think it covers all bases. Can take massive tyres and has mudguard fixing points too. Hope this helps.

Thanks, I've heard good things about Kinesis, another possibility I'll follow up. Good call, thanks.

 

[vickster]

I’ve got a Sabbath AR1... lovely bike Albeit mine has SRAM rival with TRP Spyres, Spa will spec as required

 

[Pale Rider]

the only change I'd make to it.

Swap the trunk bag for a Carradice for enhanced beardyness.

 

[Lard Armstrong]

I’ve got a Sabbath AR1... lovely bike Albeit mine has SRAM rival with TRP Spyres, Spa will spec as required

Another vote for Sabbath, good to hear. Thanks. How are you finding the Rival 1 for road riding, any ratio gaps or concerns ?

 

[vickster]

Another vote for Sabbath, good to hear. Thanks. How are you finding the Rival 1 for road riding, any ratio gaps or concerns ?

Sorry, I don't have 1x, standard Rival 22 (50-34/ 11-32). I'm not really very aware of gear ratios either

 

[the_mikey]

It's worth keeping in mind that 4700 Tiagra and 5700 105 are largely interchangeable. There is also the possibility that you could get a 5703 left shifter and 5703 crankset which would give you a triple at the front whilst maintaining the aesthetic of your existing groupset. I would have thought that Spa would be able to sort you out there.

Tiagra 4700 is on its own when it comes to cable pull/shift ratio.. I use Tiagra 4600 and the 4700 series derailleur is not compatible, but 105 5700 is compatible.

 

[si_c]

Tiagra 4700 is on it's own when it comes to cable pull/shift ratio.. I use Tiagra 4600 and the 4700 series derailleur is not compatible, but 105 5700 is compatible.

Just realised I'm getting myself confused, 4700 is compatible with 11 speed systems, you're absolutely right.