Cheap-ish TT Frame

Elushion

I am about to build up a new TT bike. I am after a frame around 400-500£. I was looking at the Ribble Aero TT; are there any other options around?

jordan_217

What about the Kinesis 410:

http://www.shinybikes.com/product.php?productid=17040

Scott also do an Alu frame/Carbon fork TT frame:

http://www.kudubikes.co.uk/cgi-bin/trol ... TRIALFRAME

You could always give Arthur Caygill of Richmond, N Yorks a call. Last time I was in there he had some nice custom built frames (various sizes) available.

The Ribble TT specific frames look good too, they've been getting some good reviews recently. Tri + just give the Aero TT (complete bike) an excellent review. They have recently added another two frames to the line up. Not sure if the prices /details have been published yet though. I know they were supposed to be available in June. I was told to keep an eye on the website. IIRC demand for the Aero TT has been high so you might need to wait to take delivery.

Hope this helps

schlepcycling

How about a Planet X for £525.00 http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/Stealth_Pro_Carbon.html

appletrees

Have a look at the cheaper Ribble aluminium if you wish to save a bit more cash - £103 with the current 10% off. Just replaced an expensive carbon triathlon frame which I just didn't get on with with one of these, and I expected to be very underwhelmed to be honest, but I am nothing but impressed.

Light, well finished, bb came properly faced, screw in cable adjusters greased etc. Only in white, but the ribble stickers come off v.easily if you wish to hide it's origins!

I never thought I'd say this, but hugely recommended - 3 of my clubmates have bought them since seeing mine. Spend another £70 ish on an Alpina aero seatpost and I think the matching aero forks are about £90, with £18 for the headset and you've got, in my opinion, a fine bit of kit for just well under £300...

Anonymous

Elushion wrote:

I am about to build up a new TT bike. I am after a frame around 4000-5000£. I was looking at the Ribble Aero TT; are there any other options around?

How about going just a little above your budget and going for the BMC?


http://www.thetristore.com/view_product.asp?product=1296&make=BMC%20&brand=48

chriskempton

schlepcycling wrote:

How about a Planet X for £525.00 http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/Stealth_Pro_Carbon.html

+1 v. impressed with mine

sub55

NapoleonD wrote:

Elushion wrote:

I am about to build up a new TT bike. I am after a frame around 4000-5000£. I was looking at the Ribble Aero TT; are there any other options around?

How about going just a little above your budget and going for the BMC?


http://www.thetristore.com/view_product.asp?product=1296&make=BMC%20&brand=48

it`s` only money

jon208

Hi, currently building my first TT bike. I was torn between the Ribble Aero TT and the Planet X Stealth. They are very similar frames, the Stealth is slightly less expensive (and is in stock). Both very good, Cadel Evans rode a rebadged frame the same as the Planet X in the 2007 TdF.

In the end it was the excellent customer service from Ian at Planet X that swung me into buying their frame. If you have any questions drop him an email, really helpful.

Jon

Elushion

Thanks for the links. I am hoping to spend around £1500 together so I think 105 and a frame around £500 is a good bet.