Ribble Nero RC

chrisbonnie

does anybody have one of these?

im looking at getting a bike from ribble with Campy 11 speed,

i like the look of, and have read some great reviews on the Sportive frame, but im wondering if the extra few bob would be worth spending for the Nero RC frame

my plan is more sportive based,

but i would like to have the option of racing as well, so any help would be great lads

oh, and i know Planet x bikes are well priced, but i simply hate the look of them, so no point in pushing me in that direction

whereisthurso

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Wamas

Both are good bikes, the sportive is more upright than the Nero RC, but it will all depend on your body as to what set-up you need for the bike. The RC is more race oriented.

Have a look at the geometry of both, and see which one fits you better.

If you can't get to the shop then you need to know at least what size frame, stem, bar etc you need.
If you are very comfortable on the bike you already have, then compare the reach, height etc to that, if not why not go for a bike fit, or at least get someone to measure you, you need at least height, crotch to ground distance, torso length, arm length, shoulder width etc, loads of site show you how to do this. Then give Ribble a call to discuss. Not everyone is built the same, and don't use your height as a rule of thumb for buying a bike. It is worth spending that extra time to get it right for you.

chrisbonnie

thanks for the replies lads

im cycling a 55 at the minute, but its definetly too small, im 6'2,

i know, as you said height isnt everything, but every other shop ive been to have told me i should be on 58 or even a 60

i did the bikefit calculator on the Canyon website, put in my measurements, and they say id need their 60, or possibly even a 62, so i just got the measurements from their 60 frame, and matched it up on ribble

but ill definetly give them a ring and see what they say

cheers lads, keep them coming

whereisthurso

I know everyone is different obviously but i'm 6' 4'' and find my rubble sportive 58cm fits perfectly with a 110mm stem.

rich164h

Does anyone know if Ribble offer any sort of warranty on their bikes?

bexley5200

stunning looking bike,maybe next year

wolftone

Wow! Just had a look on the Ribble web site. The Sportive, Gran Fondo and Nero RC look magnificent. I was thinking of buying either a Trek 2.1, Specialized Secteur or Caad 9 but now I just want a Ribble. The others are so common, why not get something a bit different?

How come they are not recommended on here more often? Is there something I should know before I rush in and get one? The prices are unbelievable for the spek you are getting.

Could someone please confirm that this is a genuine great deal or tell me what the catch is?

Wamas

No catch, the frames are made by Dedacciai, an Italian frame builder of great reputation.
http://www.dedacciai.com/ They are all made in Taiwan, like 90% of all other frames these days. They are just badged as Ribble.

I nearly bought the Nero RC recently, but changed my mind based purely on geometry.

Ribble have mixed reviews for after sales service, some people love them, some don't, it wouldn't have put me off, as I would happily have travelled the 250 miles to visit them if I was spending £1500-£2000.

The other advantage is you can choose the spec you want on it. A good LBS will swap parts around on an off-the-peg bike for free (mine did), but other superstores like Evan's etc, are unlikely to.

A good percentage of experienced roadies living in the North of England have owned a Ribble at some point.

chrisbonnie

Wamas wrote:

No catch, the frames are made by Dedacciai, an Italian frame builder of great reputation.
http://www.dedacciai.com/ They are all made in Taiwan, like 90% of all other frames these days. They are just badged as Ribble.

I nearly bought the Nero RC recently, but changed my mind based purely on geometry.

Ribble have mixed reviews for after sales service, some people love them, some don't, it wouldn't have put me off, as I would happily have travelled the 250 miles to visit them if I was spending £1500-£2000.

The other advantage is you can choose the spec you want on it. A good LBS will swap parts around on an off-the-peg bike for free (mine did), but other superstores like Evan's etc, are unlikely to.

A good percentage of experienced roadies living in the North of England have owned a Ribble at some point.

this bit is slightly worrying me

im 6'2, but was sold a 55cm frame on my current bike, ive done loads of body measurements online, and it always comes up with that i need a 58 or even a 60

but if im on the wrong size frame now, how can i gauge what geometry i need? and especially as im not some supee geeky cyclist

BenWatson89

I have a Nero RC with DA 7800, EC90 post and EC90 SL forks. Its really nice, stiff and handles very well. They are both good bikes though but the RC gives a more aggressive position. Id agree with what people are saying about weighing up your options then make a decision to which bike would suit you.

Mettan

wolftone wrote:

Wow! Just had a look on the Ribble web site. The Sportive, Gran Fondo and Nero RC look magnificent. I was thinking of buying either a Trek 2.1, Specialized Secteur or Caad 9 but now I just want a Ribble. The others are so common, why not get something a bit different?

How come they are not recommended on here more often? Is there something I should know before I rush in and get one? The prices are unbelievable for the spek you are getting.

Could someone please confirm that this is a genuine great deal or tell me what the catch is?

There's no catch - you get excellent value for money from Ribble - adequate-quality Italian Deda frames matched with your own chosen spec - and great prices - a small percentage of people have had queries regards after sales service - however, most people seem happy with their Ribble frameset or full-bike purchase. I've got a Ribble frameset - very plased with Ribble's despatch-time, prices and frameset quality - no complaints at all.

Before purchasing, check your frame geometry (top-tube in particular) and size, again, then again, then check again - also have a read through some threads on your chosen frame (and possibly size) just to see if that particular model sizes-"smaller" or "larger" than usual - good luck.

Wamas

chrisbonnie wrote:

Wamas wrote:

No catch, the frames are made by Dedacciai, an Italian frame builder of great reputation.
http://www.dedacciai.com/ They are all made in Taiwan, like 90% of all other frames these days. They are just badged as Ribble.

I nearly bought the Nero RC recently, but changed my mind based purely on geometry.

Ribble have mixed reviews for after sales service, some people love them, some don't, it wouldn't have put me off, as I would happily have travelled the 250 miles to visit them if I was spending £1500-£2000.

The other advantage is you can choose the spec you want on it. A good LBS will swap parts around on an off-the-peg bike for free (mine did), but other superstores like Evan's etc, are unlikely to.

A good percentage of experienced roadies living in the North of England have owned a Ribble at some point.

this bit is slightly worrying me

im 6'2, but was sold a 55cm frame on my current bike, ive done loads of body measurements online, and it always comes up with that i need a 58 or even a 60

but if im on the wrong size frame now, how can i gauge what geometry i need? and especially as im not some supee geeky cyclist

I have long legs and a short body, so it rules out quite a few bikes, not just the ribble ones.


Also 55cm, 58cm 60cm, it means nothing when taken out of context! Look at the virtual horizontal top tube length, that is how you size a bike, not the length of the seat tube.
Ribble frames are always much longer by comparison than others.