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J273

For those of you with R872's / stealths what size did you go for?

Im a shade under 6ft? what should i be looking to get?

Thanks

lockersgm

J273 wrote:

For those of you with R872's / stealths what size did you go for?

Im a shade under 6ft? what should i be looking to get?

Thanks

I was in there on tuesday and they have a 52.5 ctt on display. I am about the same height as you and the fit was fine for me. The bike was set up with a 100mm stem, if that is any use to you.

Camcycle1974

J273 wrote:

For those of you with R872's / stealths what size did you go for?

Im a shade under 6ft? what should i be looking to get?

Thanks

Just under 5"10 and went with a 50cm so 52.5 should be about right for you. Coming today hopefully!

rm345

Just finished building up this 525 frame for a winter training bike/commuter. Think it almost looks too nice though.

Campag Centaur/Veloce groupset, 4ZA wheels I'd taken off my other bike, Carradice bag on the back. Pretty pleased with how it's turned out.

Camcycle1974

872 has finally arrived. first ride tomorrow. will post up some pics. stock build at the moment but new wheels to follow.

Yosti

Here is mine R872 *Now sold*


When it were just put together:


Fitted and just before I sold it:

Camcycle1974

bit bling for my taste. Why did you sell it? Mine has black archetypes and finishing kit so full on black. Black and gold can work, look at wiggins pirandello for example.

Jules Winnfield

Here is my much loved Ribble.....



Frame - Ribble 7005 Sportive Frame 49cm (C-Top)
Forks - Ribble 7005 Sportive Carbon Road Forks 1 1/8" ITS
Headset - Branded Ribble 1 1/8" Hidden (ITS) 45 x 45

Trivio Headset Spacers Alloy 1 1/8" Black 10mm
Campagnolo 2013 Veloce Black 10 Spd Double Groupset
Campagnolo Power Torque Outboard Cups (EPS Compatible) Eng
Campagnolo Veloce Black Brakes Road
Campagnolo 10 Spd Veloce Cassette 12-25
Campagnolo 10Spd Veloce Chain
Campagnolo Veloce Black PT 10Spd Cset Compact 172.5 34/50
Campagnolo Veloce Black 10Spd Dble Front Gear STD/CT Bz-on
Campagnolo Veloce Black 10Spd Rear Gear Short
Campagnolo P/Shift Ergos Dble Veloce Black 10Spd w/cbls Black

Wheels - Rodi Pr Whls Airline Evo Clinchers White 9/10/11 Camp
Bars - Deda RHM 01 Bars Black 42cm
Stem - Deda Zero 1 Stem Black 130mm
Saddle - CSN Superleggera K10 Saddle White
Seat post - CSN Superleggera Alloy Seatpillar Black 31.6 400mm
Tyres - Continental Ultra Sport Rigid Tyre 700x23mm Black/Black
Inner tubes - Yaw Butyl Inner Tube 700x18/25 SV42mm
Tape - Deda Traforato Soft Touch Handlebar Tape White
Pedals - Look Keo Classic Pedals Grey

The photo is a bit pants, a photo taken outside in real daylight would be better than one in my dining room. But you get the gist.

Bookwyse

New look for my 872 in readiness for some TTs this year

rolf_f

Just completely stripped and rebuilt my Gran Fondo - I think it deserves a new pic on here. 16777 miles and looking not bad at all I think! Bars now levelled.

paul64

Nice to see David's pictures, I wondered what my Ribble Sportive might look like with exactly that Campag groupset. Although I do remain addicted to the classic 9-speed Dura ace kit I have on it supplemented by Ultegra grey in places. The bike has changed a bit over a couple of years and I don't have a current picture but I have and still do enjoy this bike as much as anything else I have ridden.



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It was quite a blow when ugo" pointed out my rear wheel rim was thin so my Easton wheels are on it now, saddle is now Spec Romin Pro and the interim mudguards you see gave way to the usual Crudcatchers as one of the other bikes on the thread show.

glanma

Here's my GF - built up from a 52cm frame in April/May last year and I've loved every minute of riding her since!

Started out with the Kinetic hoops and more rounded saddle but now use the C50's and Prologo saddle for faster riding in the summer months and switch over to the original kit for winter. And yes they're Microshift White fr & rr derailleurs and levers which have been excellent, ultegra crankset, cassette and chain, Merek carbon wing bars in Lizardskins tape, FSA stem, XLC brakes and Look Keo carbon pedals. Just love this bike, and done some century rides in summer guise on her too as its so comfy!

glanma

Oops! Let's try those image links again!




And yes, we did share a room on a naughty weekend away in the New Forest!

rolf_f

Errrr, Blimey! That's the most vibrant Gran Fondo I think I've ever seen! Amazing how unlike mine it looks.

glanma

Rolf F wrote:

Errrr, Blimey! That's the most vibrant Gran Fondo I think I've ever seen! Amazing how unlike mine it looks.

But if mine still looks as good as yours after 16,000 odd miles I'll be more than happy!!!

I knew how I wanted it to look before I ever bought the frameset, and with the colour scheme being what it is from the factory I think there are options on how you detail it and how different they can look from one to another. I wanted the white to be the standout colour, hence the calipers, spokes, bars, bar tape and derailleurs being white, then matched the red paint highlights with anodised red bolts, cable adjusters, derailleur clamp, jockey wheels, etc. Maybe a little 'blingy' for some but I think it all works well and it gets plenty of compliments. Not much point in them looking nice though if they ride rubbish - happily mine rides every bit as good as I hoped it would once I'd put it all together! (Must say the C50's made a hell of a difference, way more than I expected!)
Congrats on your impressive mileage btw, was just wondering how you have found the frame to be having done so many miles on it - any issues or niggles at all?

Badger13

First build project. Retro early-mid 90's Ribble Reynolds 531c steel frame. The frame had been resprayed and the modern Ribble decals added before I bought it but I think it gives it a unique look. I have added:
3ttt Status Stem and Ergo Power Bars
Rigida/Ryde DP rims
Sturmey Archer s/s drive-train



It's a slow project but thought I'd share with the other Ribbles. Will add some more pics when she's finished.

Camcycle1974

Love it. Gorgeous colour. Be sure to show us the finished article. Makes me want to get my old steel frame re-sprayed.

mididoctors

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Nairnster

Not a great pic, but mine the other day

TheRedDojo

*right click and view image*

My first road bike, had it for a month or so now.

jordan_217

My new 525. For dirty weekends and commuting:

Miles253

Some lovely bikes on here, changing my opinion of Ribbles

freezing77

Bike having a religious experience.!

DanDax1990

Bagggers