Ribble sportive bianco

mcowan77
mcowan77 Posts: 560
edited April 2013 in Road buying advice
Thinking of buying this bike

Anyone got one ?

Opinions plz?

Comments

  • mcowan77
    mcowan77 Posts: 560
    Wot do you think of this spec?

    Frame
    Ribble Sportive Bianco Carbon Road Frame
    Headset
    Ribble Headset Branded Ribble 1 1/8" Hidden (ITS) 45 x 45
    Groupset
    Shimano 105 (5700) Silver 10 Spd Double Groupset
    Show Groupset Data
    Wheels
    Rodi Airline 4 Clinchers Wheels Pair Black 8/9/10 Shim
    Handlebars
    ITM Alutech 6061 (31.8) Bars Black 42cm
    Handlebar Stem
    ITM Alutech 6061 (31.8) Stem Black 100mm
    Headset Spacers
    Trivio Headset Spacers Alloy 1 1/8" Black 10mm
    Saddle
    Selle Italia X1 Man Saddle Black
    Seatpillar
    CSN Superleggera Alloy Seatpillar Black 31.6 400mm
    Tyres
    Yaw Nitro Rigid Tyre Black/Black 700x23mm
    Inner Tubes
    Yaw Butyl Inner Tube 700x18/25 SV42mm
    Handlebar Tape
    ITM Cork Embossed Handlebar Tape Black
    Price excluding Pedals: £1,124.95
    Pedals: No Pedals currently selected.
    Total Price inc Pedals: £1,124.95
  • RonB
    RonB Posts: 3,984
    Seems grand. Mrs Ron had one built up in Campagnolo Veloce with Khamsin wheels last year and she's very happy with it.

    If you can get the same frame with a totally 105 groupset for that price it sounds like a bargain. Is that because it is "off the peg" so to speak or are the individual component parts your choices from the bike builder?
  • duckson
    duckson Posts: 961
    Although i live near Ribble you could also consider:- http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/b/q/CBP ... nko_bianco

    SRAM Rival with the choice to upgrade some bits and pieces to Force or Red?
    Cheers, Stu
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    I sometimes ride with a chap who has one with Campag Veloce and I have to say I was impressed with it in the flesh. Judging by the way he dances up hills and speeds along on the flatter sections I would say it appears a capable machine, especially considering the low price.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • mcowan77
    mcowan77 Posts: 560
    I'd rather stick with shimno because I'm comfortAle maintaining it.


    Any advice on a wheel upgrade?

    Cheers
  • duckson
    duckson Posts: 961
    Budget?
    Cheers, Stu
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    mcowan77 wrote:
    I'd rather stick with shimno because I'm comfortAle maintaining it.

    Any advice on a wheel upgrade?

    Cheers

    Indeed, I prefer Shimano too. I was not suggesting you did not get the Groupset of your choice, simply offering an opinion on what I had experience of.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • mcowan77
    mcowan77 Posts: 560
    Thanks for the advice

    Much appreciated
  • Barrzy257
    Barrzy257 Posts: 411
    Have had one for the last 20months, with sram rival, great bike for the money. The paint finish isn't as high as the more expensive brands, also frame is very comfortable but I was inbetween sizes myself. Quite a bit if flex around the bb and rear triangle. But all in all very happy and would recommend!
  • fsman
    fsman Posts: 112
    ditch the 105 group set and go for the better and cheaper Campag Veloce
    The money you save put towards the wheels Campagnolo Khamsin (these are great VFM)
    The tyres are rubbish and will need replacing. if you want to keep the"special edition bike", then upgrade to the conti Ultra sport.

    Note: I had the same decision as you on my gran fondo. and decided on the above after much research
  • philwint
    philwint Posts: 763
    edited April 2013
    I pushed your cost envelope a bit (see below) - but a lot of that was from the saddle upgrade to the Arione which is a personal fave.

    If it was me I'd go for one more wheel upgrade to the Mavic Ksyrium Equipe S Clinchers..... bringing the total to £1,480.

    It's a dangerous site that, by the time I'd finished with mine I was up at £2.7k :shock:

    Frame: Ribble Sportive Bianco Carbon Road Frame
    Headset: Ribble Headset Branded Ribble 1 1/8" Hidden (ITS) 45 x 45
    Groupset: Shimano 105 (5700) Silver 10 Spd Double Groupset
    Wheels: Mavic Aksium S White Clincher Wheels / Tyre System Pair M10 Shim 700x23
    Handlebars: Deda RHM 02 Bars White 44cm
    Handlebar Stem: Deda Zero 2 Stem White 100mm
    Headset Spacers: Ritchey Spacer Wet White (each) 1 1/8'' 10mm
    Saddle: Fizik Arione Std (Kium Rails) Saddle White
    Seatpillar: Deda RSX 02 Seatpillar White 31.6 350mm
    Tyres: No Tyres needed (WTS)
    Inner Tubes: No Tubes needed (Tubulars)
    Handlebar Tape: Fizik Performance Bar Tape White
    Price excluding Pedals: £1,345.37
    Phil

    www.philwinterbourne.co.uk
  • mcowan77
    mcowan77 Posts: 560
    Thanks for the advice folks

    I'm now thinking gran fondo

    Sportive vs gran fondo?

    Opinions pls?

    Ta
  • philwint
    philwint Posts: 763
    mcowan77 wrote:
    Thanks for the advice folks

    I'm now thinking gran fondo

    Sportive vs gran fondo?

    Opinions pls?

    Ta

    To add to your options.... I went for the New Sportive Racing (I think its a tad lighter/stiffer than the gran fondo)

    spec & pics here: http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=12903241
    Phil

    www.philwinterbourne.co.uk
  • mcowan77
    mcowan77 Posts: 560
    Looks great phil

    The bianco is quite bland
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    philwint wrote:
    To add to your options.... I went for the New Sportive Racing (I think its a tad lighter/stiffer than the gran fondo)

    spec & pics here: http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=12903241

    I suspect the GF is stiffer than the New Sportive - that's where part of the weight penalty comes in; chunkier carbon.

    The more significant difference is that the GF is different geometry; a bit shorter and taller.
    Faster than a tent.......
  • mcowan77
    mcowan77 Posts: 560
    I'm 6ft 1 and 100kg


    Would the gran fondo be more suitable.. I intend to use it for sportives and a wee bit of club racing
  • philwint
    philwint Posts: 763
    mcowan77 wrote:
    I'm 6ft 1 and 100kg


    Would the gran fondo be more suitable.. I intend to use it for sportives and a wee bit of club racing

    I've not tried both, but I'm the same height and was 100kg at Christmas (down to 90 now!) and mine is brill
    Phil

    www.philwinterbourne.co.uk
  • mcowan77
    mcowan77 Posts: 560
    Wot do use it for?
  • mcowan77
    mcowan77 Posts: 560
    I think the new sportive is out , budget

    Need to keep it to 1200ish
  • fsman
    fsman Posts: 112
    I had a similar dilemma on Bianco vs. Gran Fondo.
    Originally I had planned on the Bianco, then a friend showed me a GF. GF looked amazing.
    I called Ribble, and they advised that in practice there is little difference between the two.
    For me, I find the GF frame more "sculpture" and curved.
    I've seen both bikes in the flesh, and now find the Bianco paint/decals to be bland.

    So it is do to taste.

    Whatever you do, please call Ribble with your measurements. They will guide you on the right frame size, stem length etc.

    I'm 5'11" with a 33" ISL (using the ribble book between the legs method.) They advised large frame, 110mm stem and 172.5 crank. Personnally I liked the compact groupset. Gives you lots of gear options with little gear overlap.

    This is good for selecting gears.
    http://www.gear-calculator.com/#KB=39,5 ... =2099&SL=2

    using the "special bikes builder" gave a good VFM bike.


    Ribble Gran Fondo Carbon Road Frame L
    Campagnolo 2012 Veloce Silver 10 Spd Double Groupset
    Campagnolo Power Torque Outboard Cups Eng
    Campagnolo Veloce Silver Brakes Road
    Campagnolo 10 Spd Veloce Cassette 12-25
    Campagnolo 10Spd Veloce Chain
    Campagnolo Veloce Silver PT 10Spd Cset Compact 172.5 34/50
    Campagnolo Veloce Silver 10 Dble Front Gear STD/CT Bz-on
    Campagnolo Veloce Silver 10Spd Rear Gear Short
    Campagnolo Powershift Ergos Veloce Silver 10Spd w/cbls Black
    Campagnolo Pr Whls Khamsin Black/Red Clincher 9/10/11 Camp
    Deda RHM 01 Bars Black 44cm
    Deda Zero 1 Stem Black 110mm
    CSN Superleggera K10 Saddle Black
    CSN Superleggera Alloy Seatpillar Black 31.6 400mm
    Continental Ultra Sport Rigid Tyre 700x23mm Black/Black
    Yaw Butyl Inner Tube 700x18/25 SV42mm
    Deda Cork Ribbon Handlebar Tape White
    Shimano Clipless Spd-SL 5700 105 Pedals Silver
  • mcowan77
    mcowan77 Posts: 560
    Ok

    Narrowed it down

    This


    Wot u think
    Bikebuilder Summary
    Frame
    Ribble Gran Fondo Carb Road Frame L (55cm C-Top)
    Headset
    Ribble Headset Branded Ribble 1 1/8" Hidden (ITS) 45 x 45
    Groupset
    Shimano 105 (5700) Silver 10 Spd Double Groupset
    Show Groupset Data
    Wheels
    Fulcrum Racing 5 Wheels Pair Black/White 9/10 Shim
    Handlebars
    ITM Alutech 6061 (31.8) Bars Black 42cm
    Handlebar Stem
    ITM Alutech 6061 (31.8) Stem Black 100mm
    Headset Spacers
    Trivio Headset Spacers Alloy 1 1/8" Black 10mm
    Saddle
    Selle Italia X1 Man Saddle Black
    Seatpillar
    CSN Carbon S.E. Seatpillar 31.6 400mm
    Tyres
    Continental GatorSkin Folding Tyre 700x23mm Black/Black
    Inner Tubes
    Yaw Butyl Inner Tube 700x18/25 SV42mm
    Handlebar Tape
    ITM Cork Embossed Handlebar Tape Black
    Price excluding Pedals: £1,315.45
    Pedals: No Pedals currently selected.
    Total Price inc Pedals: £1,315.45

    Vs this

    Cube gtc agree pro - 1399

    Specification and Features of the Cube Agree Gtc Pro Compact Carbon Road Bike
    50, 53, 56, 58, 60, 62 semisloping
    GTC Monocoque Twin Mold Technology
    Carbon White Red
    CUBE CSL Race Carbon, 1 1/8"- 1 1/2"
    FSA Orbit I-t integrated, oben integriert 1 1/8", unten integriert 1 1/2"
    Easton EA30 Oversized, Lenkerklemmung 31.8mm, 8°
    Easton EA30 Aero Oversized 31.8mm
    CUBE Grip Control
    Shimano Ultegra RD-6700GS-G, long cage, 2x10 speed
    Shimano 105 FD-5703BLL 2x10 speed, clamp 34.9mm
    Shimano BR-R561
    Shimano FC-563 Hollowtech II 50x34, Innenlager PressFit
    SM-BB71-41 (86,5mm), 172,5mm (RH 56/58/60cm), 175mm (RH 62cm)
    MAVIC Aksium S
    MAVIC Aksion 23-622, faltbar, 65A Compound, Nylon Protection
    Selle Italia X1 Road
    Easton EA30 31.6*350mm
    RFR Close 34.9mm
    8,4 kg
    476300

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