Choice of bike for newbie

thesquireofbanwell
Posts: 132
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 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
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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?0
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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 thanksI 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 Nicasio20 -
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 decide0