Ribble HF83

[Richard A Thackeray]

Has anybody got one??

What's the ride like (I know that'll be partly dependant on tyres/wheels)
Comfort (too stiff, too flexible)
Handling

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/ribble-hf83-di2-carbon-road-frame/ribbfrar980

I'm considering replacing my Ridley with one, possibly built with Ultegra, or 10-speed Dura-Ace, if they've still got stocks of it

 

[fossyant]

They do look nice.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

As with most of us, plans change, or get 'thrown up in the air'

This would be a 50th birthday present, to myself (with possible contribution from SWMBO & daughter)

I'm considering keeping the price down for them, by altering the specification/frame, as I'd priced the HF83, with Dura-Ace componentry & Dura-Ace (C24) wheels, to about £2,800

Thus I'm considering (with -mechanical- Ultegra, Ritchey stem/bars/seat-pin, (1990 pattern 'Flite Saddle', Ultegra wheels)

Sportive-Racing; http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bbd/r...g?part=BB15RIBSPRACING&sub=conf_BB_ALL&bike=1

Grand Fondo; http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bbd/r...do?part=BB15RIBGRFONDO&sub=conf_BB_ALL&bike=1

Or....
Do I upgrade my existing Ribble 'winter' (the blue aluminium frame) to the Sportive 365, with 105 groupset, as I spend so much time on that bike (& having seen a couple regret not buying one initially)

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bbd/r...5?part=BB15RIBSPORT365&sub=conf_BB_ALL&bike=1

 

[rideswithmoobs]

Ribble do some nice rides, I looked at them when I wanted a cyclocross/year round all terrain bike but unfortunately they don't do one. At there prices its a real shame as it may have kept me cycling

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Ribble do some nice rides, I looked at them when I wanted a cyclocross/year round all terrain bike but unfortunately they don't do one. At there prices its a real shame as it may have kept me cycling

They do a couple of 'all-rounders' now

A disc-braked bike , & a cantilvered

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

New bike ordered yesterday...............


With 'Management' approved upgrades

 

[rideswithmoobs]

Sportive ?
Having decided to give up on getting another ride I'm missing my bike and pining for another, are you going to use it all year round ?

 

[Incontinentia Buttocks]

Which did get? I've got a grand fondo with ultegra and I love it.

 

[Stu Smith]

New bike ordered yesterday...............

Which one?
I've got a Gran Fondo but been looing at the HF83

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Sportive ?
Having decided to give up on getting another ride I'm missing my bike and pining for another, are you going to use it all year round ?

No It won't, as I've got one of their (7005 aluminium) winter-bikes, that acts as a year-round commuter (when I'm not running to work)



I did consider upgrading it, & buying a Sportive 365, or the frame/forks & the necessary items at least, then transferring all my '7005' componants over to it

Which did get? I've got a grand fondo with ultegra and I love it.

Which one?
I've got a Gran Fondo but been looing at the HF83

I looked at the 'GF', what do you think to it, so I can decide if I've made the right choice

 

[Stu Smith]

I looked at the 'GF', what do you think to it, so I can decide if I've made the right choice

Its a great bike, its definitely a sportive bike and built for the long ride comfort.
I have my stem slammed as they say and I still feel comfortable on 60,70 and 80 mile rides..

It feels light and quick to me after riding a alloy Scott for 12 years, I can't really compare the GF like for like,

 

[Incontinentia Buttocks]

Same as above for me too, came from a 12 year old Saracen Ventoix, so feels light. I really really like mine, comfy and feels well made and looks great too.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Thanks guys!


Both look good!

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

According to the shops website/order-tracking facility, it's 'Completed & Shipped'

11:27 this morning, apparantly

 

[samsbike]

Hope it works out for you and happy birthday, whenever that is