My New Summer Hack...

thefd
thefd Posts: 1,021
edited March 2013 in Your road bikes
Ribble R872.

Just arrived today. Not set it up properly yet - not ridden it yet, so I still need to adjust the saddle and the head height.

I'm happy to hear thoughts on set up - seat too high, handle bars need dropped more/rotated - let me know.

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Groupset - Full 105
Wheels - Mavic Cosmic Elite
Carbon SE seatpost
2017 - Caadx
2016 - Cervelo R3
2013 - R872
2010 - Spesh Tarmac

Comments

  • pride4ever
    pride4ever Posts: 510
    Looks ready to go to me bro.
    the deeper the section the deeper the pleasure.
  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    Chain should be in small sprocket to comply to OCP rules.

    Saddle height looks good. Bars look fine and the bars are actually below the saddle level!

    Looks great :D

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    I have no idea what's going on here.
  • thefd
    thefd Posts: 1,021
    declan1 wrote:
    Chain should be in small sprocket to comply to OCP rules.

    Good point - the rear derailleur certainly looks wrong...
    2017 - Caadx
    2016 - Cervelo R3
    2013 - R872
    2010 - Spesh Tarmac
  • hipshot
    hipshot Posts: 371
    No bottles. Like it. Water's for wimps.
  • bontie
    bontie Posts: 177
    Your chain is abit short, but no one but Andy S rides in that gear anyway.

    Happy riding!
  • jameses
    jameses Posts: 653
    Cable routing looks a bit funny; usually they go under the stem instead of over.
  • thefd
    thefd Posts: 1,021
    JamesEs wrote:
    Cable routing looks a bit funny; usually they go under the stem instead of over.
    It doesn't go over the stem - they just loop a bit. Could be so they reach round for internal routing!
    2017 - Caadx
    2016 - Cervelo R3
    2013 - R872
    2010 - Spesh Tarmac
  • Bookwyse
    Bookwyse Posts: 245
    Nice to see another 872, agree that the cables look a little long and hence loop a bit much.

    Looks really good though
  • arthur_scrimshaw
    arthur_scrimshaw Posts: 2,596
    Rough as f*** :lol:

    Seriously, I like that! 8)
  • thefd
    thefd Posts: 1,021
    hipshot wrote:
    No bottles. Like it. Water's for wimps.
    Sorry but...I've just fitted some cages!!!
    2017 - Caadx
    2016 - Cervelo R3
    2013 - R872
    2010 - Spesh Tarmac
  • TakeTurns
    TakeTurns Posts: 1,075
    Looks cute.
  • thefd
    thefd Posts: 1,021
    TakeTurns wrote:
    Looks cute.
    It's meant to look 'hard as nails' not cute!!!
    2017 - Caadx
    2016 - Cervelo R3
    2013 - R872
    2010 - Spesh Tarmac
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    nice frame I wouldn't mind one as an upgrade to my Ribble sportive but isnt that rear mech a little stretched?

    another link in the chain perhaps?
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  • Yossie
    Yossie Posts: 2,600
    TheFD wrote:
    TakeTurns wrote:
    Looks cute.
    It's meant to look 'hard as nails' not cute!!!

    Better slam that stem then and stick some deep rim carbons on - other that that, nice.
  • thefd
    thefd Posts: 1,021
    Alright then - just for all the purists out there - here are some more photos with the chain on the big ring, and in the middle of the cassette, cranks parallel, valves straight down...etc etc. I sure I have missed something - but I'm also sure I will be told.

    First ride taken this morning - really nice and responsive...

    Enjoy...
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    2017 - Caadx
    2016 - Cervelo R3
    2013 - R872
    2010 - Spesh Tarmac
  • thefd
    thefd Posts: 1,021
    Forgot to say - Compact Chainset 50/34 with 12-27 cassette.

    Total weight with bottle cages and pedals (basically what you see in the photo) is 7.9kg
    2017 - Caadx
    2016 - Cervelo R3
    2013 - R872
    2010 - Spesh Tarmac
  • 80sMatchbox
    80sMatchbox Posts: 5
    A great looking bike! So great, that I've had my eye on getting one for a while, with a very similar spec.

    You don't see many of them around, but they always get great reviews....and yours sounds positive too!

    One question, how long from placing your order to getting delivery?

    :-)
  • 80sMatchbox
    80sMatchbox Posts: 5
    A great looking bike! So great, that I've had my eye on getting one for a while, with a very similar spec.

    You don't see many of them around, but they always get great reviews....and yours sounds positive too!

    One question, how long from placing your order to getting delivery?

    :-)
  • thefd
    thefd Posts: 1,021
    80sMatchbox wrote:
    A great looking bike! So great, that I've had my eye on getting one for a while, with a very similar spec.

    You don't see many of them around, but they always get great reviews....and yours sounds positive too!

    One question, how long from placing your order to getting delivery?

    :-)
    It did take a while. I ordered it on 5th Feb and received it on 1st March. So 18 work days. They always quoted 10-15 work days, but luckily I was in no rush, it will be my dry day bike, and I have my Spesh.

    I didn't chase them up, not sure if I had if it would have come any quicker!

    I'm really pleased with it. It is real stiff and rides sweet!!
    2017 - Caadx
    2016 - Cervelo R3
    2013 - R872
    2010 - Spesh Tarmac
  • supermurph09
    supermurph09 Posts: 2,471
    Great looking bike. Just one question, the stand that you are using. Are these designed to just stand bikes up or do they have any use in terms of cleaning / maintenance?

    Thanks
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  • thefd
    thefd Posts: 1,021
    Supermurph09 wrote:
    Great looking bike. Just one question, the stand that you are using. Are these designed to just stand bikes up or do they have any use in terms of cleaning / maintenance?

    Thanks
    Cheers - no it is just a bike stand. I have a proper stand for doing work.
    2017 - Caadx
    2016 - Cervelo R3
    2013 - R872
    2010 - Spesh Tarmac
  • duckson
    duckson Posts: 961
    Nice, what size frame is that?
    Cheers, Stu
  • thefd
    thefd Posts: 1,021
    duckson wrote:
    Nice, what size frame is that?
    its a 50cm which sounds really small - but see table below. My Spesh is a 56cm and the geometry is about the same.

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    2017 - Caadx
    2016 - Cervelo R3
    2013 - R872
    2010 - Spesh Tarmac
  • duckson
    duckson Posts: 961
    Thanks, been looking at the R872 for a while now, i live a couple of miles from Ribble so i've seen it in the flesh when i've been to the unit to pick some bike related items up.

    Whats your height and inside leg? I think i'd be in a 50cm as i'm 5ft 8.5in and 81cm inside leg.
    Cheers, Stu
  • thefd
    thefd Posts: 1,021
    I'm 5'10" with 81cm leg. I was border line between 50 and 52.5. I decided to go for the 50 - and the size feels just right.
    2017 - Caadx
    2016 - Cervelo R3
    2013 - R872
    2010 - Spesh Tarmac
  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,164
    that is a great looking bike!
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    That's a real good hack bike.

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