Ribble Bikes....Are they any good??
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How good are Ribble Bikes? I'm thinking specifically about the Gran Fondo or the Scuro RS.
Also, any view on how they hold their value compared to say Trek, Cannondale or other big names?
Anyone got an opinion?
Also, any view on how they hold their value compared to say Trek, Cannondale or other big names?
Anyone got an opinion?
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The frames are made by Deda who have a decent reputation - although produced in the far east the quality of the build is first class and way beyond the price bracket. I have put about around 1000 miles into mine and have been 100% delighted in the performance, it is stiff and light, what more could you ask?
With reference to your question about retaining value, I would guess that the large brands will retain more value because more people search for the likes of Trek or Specialized.
However, future value is all relative - you'll pay at least 50% more for a Trek or Specialized up front - most of which is to pay for their advertising and costs associated with sponsoring pro teams. If you can live without the brand name, you'll get one hell of a lot of bike for your money.
The range over the last couple of years has come on massively and I saw quite a few the last time I went into the shop and they are stunning looking bikes, especially the Gran Fondo, the Scuro RS and the Nero RC.
Then when the weather turns poo again they do just about the best value winter bike too!
I was really impressed with Sportif bike and the Grand Fondo. I just can't understand how they can supply them for that price!
Excellent value for money I say!
Does anyone here have a Scuro RS that could comment on that?
They do seem very good value, but I wondered whether there was a 'but'.
The ISP on the Scuro RS would be the but?
The Scuro has a much shorter head tube and seems to be aimed more at pure racing
I know what the common sense answer is....
the first is a 7005 Alloy frame and has alwasy been solid as a rock, I then decided to buy one of their scandium alloy SC61.10A frames and it is light, responsive and well made.
As was said earlier, in terms of how they hold their value, they depreciate quickly like any used bike, but as you've paid 50% less than you would have done for the same bike with a different name/decal. Therefore losing for example 33% in the first year is much more affordable on a Ribble than on a Pinarello.
If you can get to Ribble's store then I'd go and get fitted for the bike by them, they are knowledgeable and will ensure you get the right fit for you. They will also be able to offer advise on the best bike for you.
See the thread in the Cakeshop forum. Some more comments about Ribble.
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I know this is an old thread and I'm no great fan of Trek or Specialized, but to say that the extra cost of a big brand bike is associated mainly with marketing, is to ignore the R&D that the big 'names' have invested in over the years, so that you and I can enjoy not only their own bikes, but the trickle-down to the smaller brands.
I wish people would just be honest and say they can't afford 'x', so they are buying 'y' - instead of dressing up the reasons in some sort of inverted snobbery, or big brand bashing.
Just thought I'd get that off my chest.
Remember the BIG Brands are also paying a lot to keep the frame exclusive to them, and considering that they upgrade the frame each and every year sometime it is better to have a proven frame rather than one that is going to last of of 5 mins.
Ribble and PX use frames that have had a lot of up to date R&D put into them but opt not to have an exclusive deal!!!
What was it Lance Armstrong said ? "Its not about the Bike" I think he was right.
I guess it's like Hyundai make great value cars... I just wouldn't want to drive one. I'll just stick with German cars (Hilux truck excluded) and Italian bikes thanks.
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I drive a Merc because its a better car than a Hyundai. No doubt I'm paying for brand marketing but I'm also paying for the R&D, higher spec materials and a car that's built in a Mercedes factory. Believe me if a Hyundai could match a Merc ride and quality I'd be first in the queue for one.
Most high end bike brands come out of the same factories that the cheaper frames are made in. I don't ride a big Italian bike brand because I've found their bikes are no better than other less well known and cheaper brands. I haven't ridden a Ribble but that may well be the case here.
I reckon if Ribble stopped plastering their name on the frame and started an Italian sounding brand like Verenti they'd sell twice as many bikes.
I was trying to get away from that old chestnut twotyred - I don't think that's the point. It's the bikes heritage, its DNA if you like... that's what I buy into. My analogy is that if a child has Italian parents, but is born in Taiwan, the kid's still Italian.
It's too romantic (or foolish) a notion for some people, but I think sometimes these things come down to what stirs the blood, not how much something costs.
Anyway, I guess we fundamentally disagree. Which is fine 'cos it keeps the waiting list down for new Colnago's!
Ride whatever you like.