Sizing a Ribble/Dedacciai frame

RDW

Thinking about a new road bike and after checking specs on various sites, it looks like (on paper) the new Ribble (i.e. Dedacciai) Nero RC might have geometry that suits me better than some of the obvious alternatives (Planet-X, etc.). Does anyone have any experience with sizing these frames? According to the Ribble site, their LBS in Preston is closed 'for renovation', and email enquiries about this go unanswered (not exactly a great sign). Is it in fact still closed? Does anyone else stock these frames, especially in the London area? Or does any London LBS offer a general fitting service that will give me a good idea of how well this frame might suit me and which size to get?

redddraggon

The Nero RC geometry is on the Dedacciai site.

RDW

Thanks - yes, saw that and used the calculator at http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CC ... ATOR_INTRO (is this pretty reliable?) to get an idea, but would be a bit happier to try an actual frame. Ideally, I'd pop up to Preston and get a fitting in the Ribble high street shop shop (good excuse to visit the Lakes), but looks like it's closed right now.

redddraggon

The competitive cyclist fit calculator seems to recommend a frame far larger than I'd normally recommend (IME at least when I last tried it myself).

sturmey

They still have a shop of sorts! It's at the warehouse. Not sure about trying a frame though- they have a jig- you would get measured up on that.
i think it's best if you know what geometry suits you before you choose- can you not use your current bike as a point of reference?

RDW

Yes, I'm trying to factor in my current bike as well. This is in fact a bit big for me (basically zero standover) - as a hobbit, I'd need the Ribble in XS or S, both of which have shorter effective top tubes than my current frame, according to the Deda specs. I'd like to get an idea about the best stem and crank length as well (assuming shortest in Ribble build for both, judging from what I have now).

Incidentally, Planet-X has a relatively long effective top tube in the S size (though they reckon I'd be OK with a short stem). Hopefully going to try the PX frame next week at LBS that does their own (mostly) Veloce build for under a grand. The current PX Ultegra build is better, but would probably end up costing me about £180 more after the build fee, delivery, an effectively compulsory upgrade from the basic (out of stock) saddle, and possibly replacement of the stem (as shortest is also out of stock). In any case, this should give me a better idea about the dimensions I'm happy with.

Also looked at Focus Cayo, which seems to have gone back up in price and has very limited stock in XS. Effective top tube is also pretty long (in S, even longer than PX).

HebdenBiker

Ribble have a fitting rig thingy. It's usually in the shop but I'll bet they have this in foyer of their warehouse while the shop is closed. I would ring and ask them - I'm sure there will be someone there who could take you through a fitting.

Their warehouse is a pain to find, though...

skinson

Ribble have a fitting rig thingy. It's usually in the shop but I'll bet they have this in foyer of their warehouse while the shop is closed. I would ring and ask them - I'm sure there will be someone there who could take you through a fitting.

Their warehouse is a pain to find, though...

Yes the fitting rig is in the warehouse shop. Pain to find!!!!! How do make that out? Come off at Junct 29 M6(bamber bridge) Follow signs for A6 (chorley), 2nd r/bout turn left, cont to next r/bout, straight on, 2nd right rangletts road, follow rd round to left park car in spaces in front of you, walk 30m straight on shop now on your right how hard is that?
Dave

STEFANOS4784

redddraggon wrote:

The competitive cyclist fit calculator seems to recommend a frame far larger than I'd normally recommend (IME at least when I last tried it myself).

+1 On the larger frame recommendation from them...

Pross

The Ribble site has a guide to measuring yourself up if you can follow it! The only potential issue is that their frames are sized centre to top. When I bought my bike from them I thought I'd accounted for this but when the bike arrived realised I'd accounted for it in the wrong direction so had a frame about an inch bigger than intended :oops:

There are other brands that use the Deda frame so the best bet if Ribble can't fit you (or it is too far for you to travel) would be to find a stockist of the others. Not sure who else uses the frame but sure someone on here will know.

RDW

Come off at Junct 29 M6(bamber bridge) Follow signs for A6 (chorley), 2nd r/bout turn left, cont to next r/bout, straight on, 2nd right rangletts road, follow rd round to left park car in spaces in front of you, walk 30m straight on shop now on your right how hard is that?

Bit harder if you're coming by train! Looks like you get off at Bamber Bridge but the M6 seems to be in the way. Hmm, is that a bridge..?

There are other brands that use the Deda frame so the best bet if Ribble can't fit you (or it is too far for you to travel) would be to find a stockist of the others. Not sure who else uses the frame but sure someone on here will know.

I think Dolan do but they're no closer, and can't see the Nero RC frame (which seems to be quite new - does anyone have one yet?). Does anyone know of a dealer in London or the Southeast?

Just looked at Boardman too, but apart from them being made of unobtainium (nearest one is in Wales), the top tube seems to be the longest of all in the reasonably priced carbon category.

Pross

I'm sure there are others that use the frame. I've found a place selling Sumo bikes that use the frame http://www.radicalspex.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=196

skinson

Bit harder if you're coming by train! Looks like you get off at Bamber Bridge but the M6 seems to be in the way. Hmm, is that a bridge..?

Hmm No maps either eh? Simple out of the train station, main Rd turn right. cont to "hob inn" pub, turn left, cont over M/Way, con to r/bout, straight on, cont to r/bout, turn left, con to r/bout straight on, 2nd right, as above....
dave

RDW

Thanks, hadn't seen the Sumo before - decent price on the frameset without the rather garish Ribble transfers. New Ribble has switched to Nero RC, though - Deda site suggests more relaxed geometry than Corsa (good or bad?). Looks like Condor in London is using some Deda frames - will check frame specs to see what might suit (rather pricey builds, though).

Thanks for the directions - at least there's a pub if I get lost!