boardman team carbon vs ribble gran fondo

brabus

currently got a gtr5 and want to upgrade to a carbon bike and improve my cycling for distance and speed.

i am considering the boardman as it seems to get a good write up

and the ribble cos it looks nice he he!

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165710

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bikebuild ... BRC&bike=1

any advice on the pros and cons of each? what riding styles are each suited too? which is the better frame/more upgradeable over time?

what one do you recommend as the better all round bike?

cheers

navrig

I can't answer your question but I have just placed an order with Ribble for a Gran Fondo. It will be my 2nd Ribble and if it is as well setup as the first I will be very happy.

I deliberated over the Gran Fondo and the (New) Sportive. This thread helped with the decision making:

http://static.bikeradar.com/forums/view ... sc&start=0

It's worth a read as it gives some more info on the GF.

Good luck.

springtide9

Reviews......

Boardman Team Carbon (10)
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... n-10-37560

Ribble Gran Fondo 2(10)
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... -210-39756

Planet-X SL Pro Carbon (10)
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... n-10-36958

I''ve left the prices out as they are similar, but the best bike for your cash will be the one that gives you the best deal.

Bar Shaker

Those 3 are all unbeatable and any one of them would be a good choice. Find which one you feel most comfortable on and buy that.

Don't deliberate for too long though. There is a lot of pressure on prices for next year.

Squillinossett

From my understanding the Team Carbon is the most aggressive out of the three (geometry wise)

I have mine, and love it, but to be honest, all 3 are great bikes. I would choose the Boardman out of the three, but still think the ribble is by far the best looking out of them!