Ribble cycles first impression

jimbo0023
jimbo0023 Posts: 96
edited August 2012 in Road beginners
Hi,
Visited Ribble cycles in Preston today and ordered a Gran Fondo full carbon bike.

A big thanks to Matt who took the time to answer all my queries in relation to chainset, stem, wheels, pedals etc. And helped me tailor the bike to a real beauty.

So far 10/10 for Ribble so hopefully the rest of my bike buying experience goes so well and can't wait to collect in a few weeks! :D

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  • Black
    Black Posts: 172
    Hi

    Been thinking of the same bike
    But did you also try there new sportive bike
    and if so what was the difference between the Two
  • tomhowells
    tomhowells Posts: 171
    Hijack alert!

    I've been looking at the sportive too, but as I'm in London, I can't get there to try it out, basically I would have to trust myself to order the right bike with all the right bits! A bit daunting, only been riding a few months & still getting to know what all the bits do!
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  • jimbo0023
    jimbo0023 Posts: 96
    Black wrote:
    Hi

    Been thinking of the same bike
    But did you also try there new sportive bike
    and if so what was the difference between the Two
    yes and to be honest the geometry felt very similar.
    it came down to looks in the end. think the gran looks better colours!
    if it helps im 5'11 and 55 frame 100 stem works best for me
  • Black
    Black Posts: 172
    yes and to be honest the geometry felt very similar.
    it came down to looks in the end. think the gran looks better colours!
    if it helps im 5'11 and 55 frame 100 stem works best for me

    OK thanks for that
    Like Tom I am in London too and a trip up there is kinda to long.
    Regarding geometry between the two what could you say was different
    in feel or ride between the them both.
    Thank you for your reply
  • jimbo0023
    jimbo0023 Posts: 96
    Black wrote:
    yes and to be honest the geometry felt very similar.
    it came down to looks in the end. think the gran looks better colours!
    if it helps im 5'11 and 55 frame 100 stem works best for me

    OK thanks for that
    Like Tom I am
    in London too and a trip up there is kinda to long.
    Regarding geometry between the two what could you say was different
    in feel or ride between the them both.
    Thank you for your reply
    .
    than gran is slightly taller at the front resulting in a less sporty position. still felt racy enough for me without being painfull for long rides.
  • jimbo0023
    jimbo0023 Posts: 96
    this is the full spec i opted for:
    Ribble Gran Fondo Carbon Road Frame L (54cm C to Top)
    Ribble Gran Fondo Carbon Road Forks 1 1/8-1 1/2 ITS
    ITM Headset 1 1/8- 1 1/2 Hidden 45x45 46mm
    Shimano 105 (5700) Black 10 Spd Double Groupset
    Shimano 105 5700 BB Cups (105 10 Double/Triple) Eng
    Shimano 105 Black 5700 Brakes
    Shimano 10 Spd 105 5700 Cassette 12-27
    Shimano 10 Spd 5701 105 Chain
    Shimano 105 Black Dbl 5750 10 Chainset Compact 172.5 34/50
    Shimano 105 Black (5700) 10 Dbl Fr Gear Braze-on
    Shimano 105 Black (5700) 10 Spd Rear Gear Short (SS)
    Shimano STI Levers 105 Black 5700 with cables Double
    Rodi Pr Whls Airline Evo Clinchers Black 8/9/10 Shim
    Deda RHM 01 Bars White 44cm
    Deda Zero 1 Stem White 100mm
    CSN Superleggera K10 Saddle White
    Deda RS 01 Seatpillar White 31.6 350mm
    Vittoria Rubino 3 Rigid Tyre Red/Black 700x23mm
    Yaw Butyl Inner Tube 700x18/25 SV42mm
    Deda Cork Ribbon Handlebar Tape Black
    No Pedals currently selected.

    cant wait to get it!!

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