ribble stealth build finished

big_p

i finished building Mrs big P's new ribble stealth today and thought I'd share a few photo's.

i posted a few pictures of the bare frame here, viewtopic.php?f=40004&t=12859999&start=0

anyway here's the spec.

frame..........ribble stealth.
wheels........mavic r sys sl clinchers.
group set.....full 2012 sram red.
bars............Richy wcs classic bend
stem...........Richy wcs 270 degree 70mm
seat pin.......Richy wcs
seat............fizik something or other ?
tyres...........Michelin pro race 3 ???

big_p

oh yeah, forgot to mention it's just a gnat's todger short of 15 lbs.

BikeSwan

Hi Big P,

When you say its a "gnat's todger short of 15lbs" do you mean it's less or more than 15lbs? This may seem like a dumb question, but it could probably go both ways?

Thats very light for a road bike, but for all the super lightweight parts you've got on it I would have expected it to be lighter. How much does the frame weigh? The aluminum cockpit may have something to do with that, but I would have thought the wheels would have offset the extra weight of the cockpit.

Anyway, it's a VERY nice bike! How are you finding the Mavic R-Sys SL's? And report back on how you like the 2012 Red!

big_p

it's under 15lbs, the stem and bars were the lightest non carbon parts i could find, don't know why but i didn't want carbon bars.

as to how it ride's, I've not a clue, I'm far to heavy to have a go and it's also a only a 48 cm and i ride a 56 and all i get from Dorris is that every thing's "ace" but the group set, so far is excellent.

dirtymonkey1985

Tut tut. Chain on the small ring.
That looks really good. Your mrs is one lucky bugger

BikeSwan

big p wrote:

it's under 15lbs, the stem and bars were the lightest non carbon parts i could find, don't know why but i didn't want carbon bars.

as to how it ride's, I've not a clue, I'm far to heavy to have a go and it's also a only a 48 cm and i ride a 56 and all i get from Dorris is that every thing's "ace" but the group set, so far is excellent.

Well, your Mrs' is one lucky gal!

big_p

dirtymonkey1985 wrote:

Tut tut. Chain on the small ring.

i know, i could have bloody kicked myself when i looked at the pictures.

big_p

the frame and fork come to 1600g.

BikeSwan

big p wrote:

the frame and fork come to 1600g.

Ok, that might explain it. Thats very light for a frame a fork combo, but i'm biased since my SuperSix comes in at 975g for frame and fork (around 1050g with grease and headset). Did your wife request the superlight clinchers or was that your doing?

welkman

Would you be able to tell me how tall your lovely lady is and what type of build ? I am currently trying to build up a road bike for my 5ft2in petite mrs and am struggling to find a frame with a short enough reach. Cheers

big_p

welkman wrote:

Would you be able to tell me how tall your lovely lady is and what type of build ? I am currently trying to build up a road bike for my 5ft2in petite mrs and am struggling to find a frame with a short enough reach. Cheers

she's also 5'2" and weighs 45 or 49 kg cant remember, as far as build goes, there's more in a drink of water.

big_p

BikeSwan wrote:

big p wrote:

the frame and fork come to 1600g.

Ok, that might explain it. Thats very light for a frame a fork combo, but i'm biased since my SuperSix comes in at 975g for frame and fork (around 1050g with grease and headset). Did your wife request the superlight clinchers or was that your doing?

she didn't request any of it because she didn't know about it, i just bought what i fancied for my self, but on my 105kg ass, it would be a waste of money, but she's a triathlete and real close to qualifying for a euro GB spot.

BikeSwan

big p wrote:

BikeSwan wrote:

big p wrote:

the frame and fork come to 1600g.

Ok, that might explain it. Thats very light for a frame a fork combo, but i'm biased since my SuperSix comes in at 975g for frame and fork (around 1050g with grease and headset). Did your wife request the superlight clinchers or was that your doing?

she didn't request any of it because she didn't know about it, i just bought what i fancied for my self, but on my 105kg ass, it would be a waste of money, but she's a triathlete and real close to qualifying for a euro GB spot.

Nice! Is she planning to qualify for euro GB?

big_p

she's got one chance left this year now, she missed on the first go by just 2 seconds, she was well within the time limit but came in 5th and only the top 4 go straight through.

the triathlon European championships are in turkey next year and she's trying to get into the GB 30-34yo age groupers.

BikeSwan

big p wrote:

she's got one chance left this year now, she missed on the first go by just 2 seconds, she was well within the time limit but came in 5th and only the top 4 go straight through.

the triathlon European championships are in turkey next year and she's trying to get into the GB 30-34yo age groupers.

Wow . . . very cool. Good luck to her!

welkman

Thanks for the quick reply. She looks to be bang on the same build as my Mrs so I think I might have found a frame for her. Wishing your lady luck in the qualification, hats off to her

FransJacques

Nice bike but the bars are dreadful, I'd hate to try to find a nice lever position with a non-compact bar like that.

If you put the drops horizontal the levers look like an aroused preying mantis, if you angle the drops up like you've done the brake levers are not that accessible while in the drops.

Tough call - how 'bout a nice anatomical compact bar like a Deda RHM or the 3T Ergonova or the Ritchey version?

big_p

the bars are fine, she has no problems with them.

1_reaper

Looks an ideal frame size for a shorty like me. I'm the same hight but a tadge heavier at 65 KG. Will bear this frame in mind when I'm on the look out for a new bike

Ben6899

FransJacques wrote:

Nice bike but the bars are dreadful, I'd hate to try to find a nice lever position with a non-compact bar like that.

If you put the drops horizontal the levers look like an aroused preying mantis, if you angle the drops up like you've done the brake levers are not that accessible while in the drops.

Tough call - how 'bout a nice anatomical compact bar like a Deda RHM or the 3T Ergonova or the Ritchey version?

I have the same bars and they're fine. Good enough for Phillipe Gilbert; good enough for Euro triathletes and certainly good enough for me. I do have my levers mounted differently - drops almost horizontal with the bottom of the levers level with the bottom of the drops. See my Dolan Prefissio thread in here, if you're interested.


PS. it's a lovely bike!

trek_dan

Beautiful.

(Bikes not bad either)

*sniggers*

FransJacques

Have you fixed the handlebars? Yes Gilbert might have 'bars like that but he doesn't ride them like that: http://www.bikeradar.com/gallery/articl ... cf-28966/1

Trad curve bars are designed to have the drops horizontal or angled up 10 deg. Have you tried different positions for your wife? My wife is also petite and went through 3 sets of bars before I found ones where she could brake safely from the drops.

TheSmithers

Do you know how lucky you are to have a missus that not only loves road cycling, but could likely drop you out on a ride? DO YOU KNOW?!

What I wouldn't do to have a missus like that. Very best of luck to her and a great looking machine! 8)

big_p

FransJacques wrote:

Have you fixed the handlebars? Yes Gilbert might have 'bars like that but he doesn't ride them like that: http://www.bikeradar.com/gallery/articl ... cf-28966/1

Trad curve bars are designed to have the drops horizontal or angled up 10 deg. Have you tried different positions for your wife? My wife is also petite and went through 3 sets of bars before I found ones where she could brake safely from the drops.

the bars on her bike aren't in the same position as the one's on that canyon, there more rotated up than gilbert's and the hoods are level with the top of the bars.

she's doing just fine with them.

big_p

TheSmithers wrote:

Do you know how lucky you are to have a missus that not only loves road cycling, but could likely drop you out on a ride? DO YOU KNOW?!

What I wouldn't do to have a missus like that. Very best of luck to her and a great looking machine! 8)

she rip's the leg's off me every time we go out.

she managed to qualify for the euro's too.

Garry H

Cool wallpaper dude!

Ben6899

Firstly, congratulations to the missus on qualifying. That's excellent!

big p wrote:

the bars on her bike aren't in the same position as the one's on that canyon, there more rotated up than gilbert's and the hoods are level with the top of the bars.

she's doing just fine with them.

Now, not that I'm one to tell a GB triathlete how to align their handlebars... if they're not rotated like Gilbert's (on that Canyon) or within ~10deg, then they are mounted incorrectly. If she finds them comfy, great, but I thought it was worth pointing out.

danlikesbikes

Have to say it does look a stunning bike.

GOLDGPR

Amazing bike, love these and congratualtions to the Mrs excellent work.

FransJacques

Good for her for qualifying. What category?

Is she riding this bike still or did you get her a TT machine?

big_p

it's a non drafting race so she'll be using her tt bike, she has a dura ace di2 equipped orbea ordu.

she'll be in the 30-34 yo age groupers.