Choice of bike for newbie

thesquireofbanwell
thesquireofbanwell Posts: 132
edited May 2010 in Road beginners
Hi all. Could I ask for comments on the following two please?
I am a newbie,at present borrowing a winter bike from a friend but am enjoying it so much
that am considering one of the below.
Many thanks.
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/DoContents.asp
I disapprove of what you say but will defend....your right to say it. Francois-Marie Arouet Voltaire08 Cotic Soda-deceased!10 Bianchi 928 c2c23 Marin Nicasio2

Comments

  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    Not sure about your link, doesn't seem to be working. Are you basically asking what anyone thinks of Ribble bikes? Was there one model in particular you were looking at?
  • Sorry about that, is this any better?
    http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/DoContents.asp
    It should show two of their special edition bikes; the Gran Fondo & Sportive racing-both
    with Campagnolo gears and brakes.
    Am looking to use them for Sportive-type rides/events
    Many thanks
    I disapprove of what you say but will defend....your right to say it. Francois-Marie Arouet Voltaire08 Cotic Soda-deceased!10 Bianchi 928 c2c23 Marin Nicasio2
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    That link shows a couple of water bottles !

    The ribble sportive racing however - often crops up in best bike for a £1000 threads - the others being the planet x , and the boardman.

    I don't own any of those 3 - but the pro's and cons go like this

    Ribble
    Sometimes long delays with orders - and reports of poor customer service - the bike itself doesn't appear to have shortcomings - many happy customers on here.

    Planet X
    At times can work out slightly better value than the ribble - quick delivery - and perhaps overall better customer service than ribble.

    Boardman
    Big advantage you can try before you buy - downside - not as eye catching as the other two - and the halfords build isn't always great - best value of the 3 though - the position may be slightly more racy than the others.

    lets us know what you decide