Ribble Ultralite Frame

sonny73
sonny73 Posts: 2,203
edited September 2010 in Road buying advice
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Road-Bike-Frames-Ribble-7005-Ultralite-Racing-Frame/RIBBFRAR275
I am about to purchase a cheap frame to build up with old parts I have, to use as a back up and in bad weather etc. etc.
Just wondering if anyone has this frame and if so would they recommend it?

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  • markyone
    markyone Posts: 1,126
    yes i have it as my winter trainer with full dura ace 7800 and its fine
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  • gpkelly82
    gpkelly82 Posts: 3
    What type of fork/headset do you have and what is the gap between fork and frame? I ordered prolite fork and cane creek headset but have a 3-4mm gap. Customer service says this is normal???
  • sonny73
    sonny73 Posts: 2,203
    That's good to know markyone, cheers.
    Was there a recommended amount of spacers in 'mm' below the stem that the fork could take gpkelly82? I couldn't find anything on Ribble about it.
  • gpkelly82
    gpkelly82 Posts: 3
    The problem is below the headtube. The gap between frame and crown of fork is about 4mm once fitted. The crown race is flush with the crown of the fork.

    I think i have 4 x 5mm spacers below the stem but this will only affect the handlebar height and does not change the gap between fork and frame.

    The steerer tube of the fork provided is around 300mm if that's what you're wondering.
  • sonny73
    sonny73 Posts: 2,203
    The steerer tube of the fork provided is around 300mm if that's what you're wondering.
    Yep that was what I was after, thats great cheers.
  • markyone
    markyone Posts: 1,126
    i got a pro lt stem and x lite stem plug and works perfect got off chainreaction cycles
    Colnago c60 Eps super record 11
    Pinarello F8 with sram etap

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