Ribble R872 (Stealth 2012) **REVIEW**
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Hi there, i've just got myself a Ribble Stealth V1 frame and need some help if anyone would be so kind....
The bike is naked and I'm starting from scratch having not built a bike in years.
Some questions:-
1. the whole bottom bracket thing is confusing. I'm an engineer so can figure out I need a bottom bracket but what size would I use. I assume there are two types; 1. Where the crank is complete with a shaft and you install the BB which has internal bearing and use a special tool to tighten 2. The BB has a shaft running through it with a square taper either end on to which you press a suitable crank and tighten it on. Can you please advise on what would be best , what thread i need to get etc.
2. The stealth has a bracket for the front deraillier, but i'm only familiar with a clamp on tube type. Again what should I go for here?
All the rest seems fine.
Thanks, Andy
The bike is naked and I'm starting from scratch having not built a bike in years.
Some questions:-
1. the whole bottom bracket thing is confusing. I'm an engineer so can figure out I need a bottom bracket but what size would I use. I assume there are two types; 1. Where the crank is complete with a shaft and you install the BB which has internal bearing and use a special tool to tighten 2. The BB has a shaft running through it with a square taper either end on to which you press a suitable crank and tighten it on. Can you please advise on what would be best , what thread i need to get etc.
2. The stealth has a bracket for the front deraillier, but i'm only familiar with a clamp on tube type. Again what should I go for here?
All the rest seems fine.
Thanks, Andy
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Pedrosanchezo
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Hi Andy,
Bottom bracket adaptor is completely dependent on what chainset you will be using - thus determining the bottom bracket type. The bottom bracket on the Stealth is BB30 so would require an adaptor for Shimano for example.
The bracket for the front derailleur requires a braze on front mech. Such as this.
Bottom bracket adaptor is completely dependent on what chainset you will be using - thus determining the bottom bracket type. The bottom bracket on the Stealth is BB30 so would require an adaptor for Shimano for example.
The bracket for the front derailleur requires a braze on front mech. Such as this.
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Pedrosanchezo
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No probs, did you get sorted?
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Pedrosanchezo
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RIP Pedro's Stealth..........
Came off last week after a blowout slipped the back end out and my left foot unclipped, whilst out the saddle. Much skin lost and multiple bruises but the knock out blow was the large crack along the top of the top tube.
I mourned for an appropriate period and then ordered a Boardman air 9.8 frame. Well you would wouldn't you?
Should have it built and ready for next week. I'm still an R872/Stealth rider at heart though.
Came off last week after a blowout slipped the back end out and my left foot unclipped, whilst out the saddle. Much skin lost and multiple bruises but the knock out blow was the large crack along the top of the top tube.
I mourned for an appropriate period and then ordered a Boardman air 9.8 frame. Well you would wouldn't you?
Should have it built and ready for next week. I'm still an R872/Stealth rider at heart though.
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Mo1959
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Oooooft......just noticed this. Glad you're relatively ok. Have fun building your new bikeRIP Pedro's Stealth..........
Came off last week after a blowout slipped the back end out and my left foot unclipped, whilst out the saddle. Much skin lost and multiple bruises but the knock out blow was the large crack along the top of the top tube.
I mourned for an appropriate period and then ordered a Boardman air 9.8 frame. Well you would wouldn't you?
Should have it built and ready for next week. I'm still an R872/Stealth rider at heart though.
jack smith
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Nice frame to replace it with though!!RIP Pedro's Stealth..........
Came off last week after a blowout slipped the back end out and my left foot unclipped, whilst out the saddle. Much skin lost and multiple bruises but the knock out blow was the large crack along the top of the top tube.
I mourned for an appropriate period and then ordered a Boardman air 9.8 frame. Well you would wouldn't you?
Should have it built and ready for next week. I'm still an R872/Stealth rider at heart though.
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Pedrosanchezo
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Would cost more than a new r872 frame. Plus it's a good excuse to buy something new. Only live once! ;-)
Sittingduck
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Nasty! Every cloud though...
simon.r
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Hmm, thinking out loud, is that a reason not to buy carbon? I wonder how a steel or Ti frame would have fared in a similar crash? I guess to some extent you've had your use out of this frame, but if it had happened a week after you'd bought it I guess the mourning period may have been longer!
Glad to hear you weren't too badly hurt.
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Pedrosanchezo
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The frame isn't so stiff as to make things uncomfortable over distance. It is stiff - in a good way - but wheels, tyres (and pressure), bars and saddle type will have a much bigger impact on comfort.
I've ridden the bike on many 100+ mile rides and not thought it any less comfortable than my other bikes. Would recommend. Hard to see better for the £££.
