Which Ribble????

Tomatpots
Tomatpots Posts: 11
edited January 2011 in Road beginners
Hi
I have a cycle to work voucher and after extensive research I will now be spending it on a Ribble bike.
I have never rode a road bike but after many many miles on my MTB last year now is the time.
I have narrowed it down to either a Ribble 7005 Ultralite Race which I can spec up to spend the full 1k or the Ribble Evo Pro Carbon with 105.
I am also a bit concearned about sizing. I am 5ft 10 with a 32" (81cm) inside leg.
Am I right in thinking I should be going for a minimum of 105 comps as I could afford more of the carbon selection that is lower speced?
As I am a complete novice where road bikes are concearned I would be grateful for any advice you may be able to give.
Many thanks
Tommy Pots

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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Tomatpots wrote:
    Hi
    I have a cycle to work voucher and after extensive research I will now be spending it on a Ribble bike.
    I have never rode a road bike but after many many miles on my MTB last year now is the time.
    I have narrowed it down to either a Ribble 7005 Ultralite Race which I can spec up to spend the full 1k or the Ribble Evo Pro Carbon with 105.
    I am also a bit concearned about sizing. I am 5ft 10 with a 32" (81cm) inside leg.
    Am I right in thinking I should be going for a minimum of 105 comps as I could afford more of the carbon selection that is lower speced?
    As I am a complete novice where road bikes are concearned I would be grateful for any advice you may be able to give.
    Many thanks
    Tommy Pots

    Your the same height and inside leg as me, I have the winter 7005 model 56cm which is perfectly comfortable but the I have quite long arms too.

    I also have a 52cm carbon sportive and had a 54cm ribble TT, 56cm trek & 54cm Dolan

    Thinking about it I'd go for 54-55 if available, the perfect middle ground, enjoy.

    I love my Ribbles
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  • Avanti Roman
    Avanti Roman Posts: 189
    I'd choose a 'special edition' spec of either with Sram Apex or more likely Rival (both lighter than 105) and upgraded ITM aero wheels:

    http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/specialed ... ERC&bike=1

    I found it more cost effective to retro fit upgrades to a' special edition' bike than use the 'bike builder' once you have got a bit back from ebaying the replaced components.
    Ribble Gran Fondo
    Boardman CX Team
    Trek 8000
    Sirrus framed 'special'

    Prev: Avanti Corsa, Routens, MBK TT, homemade TT bike, Trek 990, Vitus 979 x 2, Peugeot Roubaix & er..Raleigh Arena!
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Stanley222 wrote:

    Any decent bike shop will allow test rides - don't make a costly mistake

    Got to agree, that should be top of the list especially if someone has done extensive reasearch
  • elgordo
    elgordo Posts: 13
    I just bought the Ribble Audax Campagnolo Veloce, Khamsin wheels. I'm pretty happy with it and for the money I dont think Ribble can be beaten.

    I am exactly 6 foot ( two inches taller than you obviously) and got a 58 cm frame. I usually wear a 32" leg trouser. I measured my leg height by sticking a book under my nuts several times and marking it off on a wall. My leg/ crotch height( see ribble guidelines) is 86cm which worked out at correct frame at 59.24. I rounded down and I think a 58cm frame was the better choice than going for a 60cm frame. I'd say its bang on for me. If it helps a bit more with your sizing I dont think my arms are especially long either and I dont have any toe overlap with my size 9s.

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