Ribble TT Frame
maddmatt
Posts: 166
hi, just a few questions about this.
1) With a set of drop bars would it be okay for general road riding?
2)Is it any good?
3)Would the 56cm size be too small for someone who is 6'"22?
Thanks,
Matt
1) With a set of drop bars would it be okay for general road riding?
2)Is it any good?
3)Would the 56cm size be too small for someone who is 6'"22?
Thanks,
Matt
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Best of luck dealing with Ribble if they are who you decide to go with, I've been waiting 6 weeks tomorrow...was told 1-2 weeks at time of ordering. I'd go to Planet X if I were in the market again.
See the below threads; (there are many others in the same vein both here and on other forums.
Flip2892
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12636230
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=126380590 -
I'm 6'1" and ride a large Planet X Stealth. Love the bike, really fast. Customer service from Planet X is top class.0
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why would you buy a tt frame for general road riding?0
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Again Ribble gets a slating! Go for a ribble if that's what you want mate.
I ordered a sportive with ultegra, I was told 3 weeks and 3 weeks to the day I picked it up. It was set up almost perfect, just needed to move the saddle forward 10mm.
For every sad tale about ribble there are 50 good ones.
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Not bad......6 posts and all in Ribble related threads and mostly disparaging....you have truly found your raison d'etreflip2892 wrote:Best of luck dealing with Ribble if they are who you decide to go with, I've been waiting 6 weeks tomorrow...was told 1-2 weeks at time of ordering. I'd go to Planet X if I were in the market again.
See the below threads; (there are many others in the same vein both here and on other forums.
Flip2892
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12636230
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=126380590 -
Top_Bhoy wrote:
Not bad......6 posts and all in Ribble related threads and mostly disparaging....you have truly found your raison d'etreflip2892 wrote:Best of luck dealing with Ribble if they are who you decide to go with, I've been waiting 6 weeks tomorrow...was told 1-2 weeks at time of ordering. I'd go to Planet X if I were in the market again.
See the below threads; (there are many others in the same vein both here and on other forums.
Flip2892
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12636230
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12638059
Thanks, yes my posts (and those of others) reflect the service I'm getting and that others may expect. Can't say fairer than that really, I'd rather be out on the bike but this is unlikely at the moment for the obvious reason that it's not here! When it arrives I might have something very positive to say about it, if this is the case then I will.
Anyway, back to the questions which I failed to answer for the OPer.
The bike is good as a TT frame in that it is quite aero and more importantly puts you in a more aero position. However it is a bit of a one trick frame, if you are planning on putting drops on it for normal road riding then you're kind of defeating the object of it. It is a bit heavy for a road bike, appx 9.5kgs built with ultegra and with mid spec wheels. The ride is very stiff which is good for power transfer but can be a bit harsh even compared to an alu frame especially on a road where the top surface is breaking up. You could get a lighter frame for less that would be far more suited to road riding. Tri specific bikes are designed to put you further forward over the front end of the bike to utilise the tri bars and make your body more aero for a large % of the time. If you're going to have drops then this geometry will hinder your comfort and position for creating power. The tri geometry also assists people like me who have to run immediately off the bike.
As for size it depends on your build, eg long legs and short torso or visa versa.
Have a look http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO&INTRO_LINK=NOREDIR&SITE.CODE=TRI
If you're general road riding then my advice would be to go with a road bike. If you're TTing or TRI then go with a TRI bike unless you're going very long eg over 1/2 IM distance or it's a hilly course like at Vit.
Hope this helps and goes some way to lowering my anti Ribble post average as it was kind of neutral...
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If you want a frame for general road riding, I wouldn't recommend a TT frame. They have different geometry; the saddle will be a long way forward and you weight will be over the bars more than with a road frame. You could compensate to some extent with stem/seatpost etc. but you'd probably find it hard to get a comfy position.
If you're after a cheap road frame, keep an eye on the classifieds here, or try ebay or chain reaction. You'll probably be either 56 or 58, maybe best to get measured up in a shop.
Simon0 -
Okay thanks, wasn't sure if I could get away with it. I've tried a few different models of different sizes so. I'm on the classifieds quite a lot, still haven't found anything
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the overwhelming consensus on this forum is that Ribble are best avoided, so deal with them at your peril!0
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maddmatt wrote:a_n_t wrote:why would you buy a tt frame for general road riding?
'Cos its cheap and also be a bit aero so theoretically faster, possibly.
well you still have to pedal it!
Why not get one of their winter training frames? I use mine as a TT bike because they have a real low front end and you can get a good position with areobars on.0 -
the overwhelming consensus on this forum is that Ribble are best avoided, so deal with them at your peril!
And your proof of this is where? You should be careful of what you say on a public forum! it could be construed as libel! If you'd care to look more closely you would find a great many satisfied ribble customers myself included. You are talking about a company that up to the end of june had built and sold over 1000 bikes via the internet. :evil:
Dave0 -
Completely agree. I've got no connection with Ribble but I'd be saying exactly the same if it was Parker, CRC, etc (who I've actual experience of regularly using)......glib statements such as made by bikerZA have the potential to seriousy hurt a business AND the many thousands of VERY HAPPY customers they have served over the years.skinson wrote:the overwhelming consensus on this forum is that Ribble are best avoided, so deal with them at your peril!
And your proof of this is where? You should be careful of what you say on a public forum! it could be construed as libel! If you'd care to look more closely you would find a great many satisfied ribble customers myself included. You are talking about a company that up to the end of june had built and sold over 1000 bikes via the internet. :evil:
Dave0 -
Why not get one of their winter training frames? I use mine as a TT bike because they have a real low front end and you can get a good position with areobars on
My Ribble winter trainer has a 180mm headtube on a 56cm frame- I consider that quite a tall front end.0 -
I bought one for tt'ing, just to see what it was like for the money, which is beans, as with the 15% off, it is just over £90 - I'm 6 ft and went for the 53cm, which has a 54 tope tube. It replaced a much more expensive carbon tt frame that I just couldn't get comfy on.
I wasn't expecting much to be honest, but have to say I'm delighted with it. Well made, well finished, frame took 10 days to arrive per website details for frame. Bottom bracket had been properly faced, headset installed, and the sti adjusters had the threads cleaned and the adjusters had been greased properly. It also had bottle cage bolts and a seat collar, which I hadn't expected for the price. The paint quality is good, although I'd personally prefer a different colour, and the stickers can be removed if you want!
And now it's had a few weeks riding and a few tt's - I'm even more delighted - despite apparently being less aero than some frames out there, I've just posted my quickest club "10" time in 5 years, off the back of quite limited training.
For the money, you can't go wrong. The frame angles aren't in the 76/78 degree range either, so it possibly isn't out of the question for a bit of road use too, but it is primarily a tt frame. Hope this helps.0 -
sturmey wrote:
My Ribble winter trainer has a 180mm headtube on a 56cm frame- I consider that quite a tall front end.
Really? My 54 [horizontal TT] has a 150mm Headtube, considerably lower than the 195mm on my Wilier! and both have 57cm toptubes.0 -
Really? My 54 [horizontal TT] has a 150mm Headtube, considerably lower than the 195mm on my Wilier! and both have 57cm toptubes.
I assure you it is 180mm. the toptube is just a shade under 57cm. It is less than a year old.0 -
im not saying it isn't, just telling you what mine is.
winter trainer in summer TT mode
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Faster looking than mine.
If you get a wet race you could put the mudguards back on!0
