ribble stealth frame photo's

big_p

i picked up a stealth frame today to start a christmas build for missy, the first thing i noticed is that it looks like the frame has been changed to accept internal di2 cable routing instead of the barrel adjusters that were near the head tube on what i presume was the older moddel.

the finish on the frame is quite good, the clear coat is nice and even, the graphics are under it and is done in sattin, it's not totaly matt.



the size is 46 cm and weigh's in at just shy of 1.2 kg, ribble's web site quotes the 48cm frame as 980g, so thats a load of guff.





as i said it looks like it's di2 ready.







i also got a bag of inserts to change it to cable gear's.

the fork comes in at 400g.



any way, have a look.

Ben6899

That looks like a lovely frame - well finished.

I trust all the parts are there to convert all the Di2 'slots' to cable ones?

big_p

There's a bag of 3 alternate inserts to use with cable gear set up's.

steelie600

Liking that Pete! Very nice! Gotta love the way theyve done the decals too, thats exactly how id do them!

Almost makes me want a road bike, I did say almost............ LOL

big_p

She doesn't know about it, silence please.

steelie600

Secrets safe with me big un! But itll cost ya a cuppa and 3 choccy hobnobs next week! Coming up your way on the mtb will pop in at some point

big_p

Any time you like.

Herbsman

The bottom bracket shell appears to be lacking threads. Why?

Herbsman

Does it take this kind of thing:


http://www.pro-bike.co.uk/bottom-bracke ... 62109.html

?

Herbsman

Oh wait,. I have just learnt of the existence of BB30 press fit bottom brackets. Well.

big_p

yep, bb30, I'll be putting the new sram red on when it comes out in October.

mitchgixer6

Please share your tips for keeping such big purchases (SRAM Red/frames etc) from the wife? I'm very inexperienced in these ways, but feel I may benefit from a little tutoring!!

Lovely frame BTW, be sure to post up pics when it's built up. What wheels are you going for?

big_p

cash mate, it's the only way. I'm putting mavic r sys sl's clinchers on it. it's going to be a nice bike this one.

mitchgixer6

big p wrote:

cash mate, it's the only way. I'm putting mavic r sys sl's clinchers on it. it's going to be a nice bike this one.

That should be a tasty setup indeed!

I actually meant how to you physically hide them?? I can only get away with the smallest of items just now! I think even my non-cyclist wife would notice a new frame in the garage!!

acidstrato

so can you clear some confusion up for me?

have they done away with the old external gear cables and gone internal or is it just di2 wires?

big_p

there are 3 inserts that replace the di2 blanks so you can run full internal gear and break cables.

steelie600

mitchgixer6 wrote:

I actually meant how to you physically hide them?? I can only get away with the smallest of items just now! I think even my non-cyclist wife would notice a new frame in the garage!!

He's a crafty bugger is our Pete!! Thats all you need to know. Plus its probably at his mum's house not at home, simple really.

eede

I wonder if they weigh them without the seatpost clamp, allen screws, BB insert and all those Di bits.

big_p

steelie600 wrote:

mitchgixer6 wrote:

I actually meant how to you physically hide them?? I can only get away with the smallest of items just now! I think even my non-cyclist wife would notice a new frame in the garage!!

He's a crafty bugger is our Pete!! Thats all you need to know. Plus its probably at his mum's house not at home, simple really.

steelie600

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Henry_m1

Incredibily I got through to ribble on the phone!! (I know ) I am told that they are changing the name of the stealth, though the fella was cagey about telling me why. However he told me that some frame sizes are fully internal such as the 48 and 54 and when they sell out of the other non gear internalised batch of stealth's, they will be getting new ones with full internal rear brake and gear cables, in all sizes. Personally I think 'stealthy' looking bikes should have fully internalised cabling so will hold on till the latter part of the year and buy mine with with the force groupset

fast as fupp

mine arrived today-it sure looks fine

anyone know how to fit a cable guide under the b/b for gear cables-theres gjust a blanking plate there at the mo?

acidstrato

did you not get one with the internal cable/di2 plates?

negates the need to guide the cables under neath the bb, they route above the bb inside the frame

fast as fupp

ah! yes-thats the one- i can see this is going to be fun

it would have been nice if ribble supplied cabling instructions with the bag of bits!

acidstrato

yeah I agree with you there I'm not realy sure what to do, plenty left to do before running the cables tho so if you do yours anytime soon pm me your findings!

big_p

I've finished the build of this bike now, I've posted the pictures here, viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=12870114