Ribble

navrig2
navrig2 Posts: 1,851
edited May 2019 in Road general
Is there an issue with them?
Just been looking for some kit for my wife.

Overshoes - none
Jerseys - choice of 5
Bibshorts - choice of 3
Bib longs - choice of 1
Shoes - none
Glasses and caps - choice 9
Jackets - choice of 4
Gloves - none

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  • chris_bass
    chris_bass Posts: 4,913
    I've noticed their stock hasn't been great recently, I think they are concentrating on bikes more than apparel these days
    www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes
  • CptKernow
    CptKernow Posts: 467
    Chris Bass wrote:
    I've noticed their stock hasn't been great recently, I think they are concentrating on bikes more than apparel these days
    Been my impression for a while.

    Think they want to become the UK's answer to Canyon.
  • navrig2
    navrig2 Posts: 1,851
    CptKernow wrote:
    Chris Bass wrote:
    I've noticed their stock hasn't been great recently, I think they are concentrating on bikes more than apparel these days
    Been my impression for a while.

    Think they want to become the UK's answer to Canyon.

    That could make sense. I've been getting loads of emails pushing their bikes and, to be fair, they seem to have raised their game.

    Good luck to them.
  • david7m
    david7m Posts: 636
    They are sponsoring Brum Velo, maybe a short term blip?
  • chris_bass
    chris_bass Posts: 4,913
    david7m wrote:
    They are sponsoring Brum Velo, maybe a short term blip?

    You'd think if they are sponsoring a big event they'd want their stock to be at a max to make the most of the bigger exposure?
    www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes
  • timothyw
    timothyw Posts: 2,482
    Yeah, they've obviously given up on components and clothes.

    Trying to be a British canyon seems a fair assessment.

    Shame that they've killed off a couple of their cheaper options in the process (eg the blue audax, alu TT bike).

    Unfortunate side effect is that I'm less likely to bother checking their website and so less likely to be exposed to their bikes.

    Still, the track e bike was a good April fools gag...
  • john1967
    john1967 Posts: 366
    Just out of interest why can't your wife look for her own kit ?
  • MiddleRinger
    MiddleRinger Posts: 678
    john1967 wrote:
    Just out of interest why can't your wife look for her own kit ?
    Perhaps buying the beautiful wife a present? :)
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  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,435
    i blame wiggle :)
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    sungod wrote:
    i blame wiggle :)

    I suspect in this case you're right
  • navrig2
    navrig2 Posts: 1,851
    john1967 wrote:
    Just out of interest why can't your wife look for her own kit ?

    Several reasons but primarily because she is not as well versed in different brands and functionality of some cycle apparel.
  • navrig2
    navrig2 Posts: 1,851
    MiddleRinger wrote:
    john1967 wrote:
    Just out of interest why can't your wife look for her own kit ?
    Perhaps buying the beautiful wife a present? :)

    Hmmmmm :lol:
  • navrig2
    navrig2 Posts: 1,851
    keef66 wrote:
    sungod wrote:
    i blame wiggle :)

    I suspect in this case you're right

    I would but even Wiggle was struggling to offer their DHB kit in the right sizes and styles. :roll:

    In reality I blame everyone else from buying the stuff I (she) want earlier in the season.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    I thought we were blaming Wiggle for Ribble's apparent decision to throttle back on apparel sales in favour of complete bikes?

    Not sure they are the reason Navrig's doing his wife's shopping...
  • mouth
    mouth Posts: 1,195
    Navrig2 wrote:
    That could make sense. I've been getting loads of emails pushing their bikes and, to be fair, they seem to have raised their game.

    I was getting a couple emails a day at one point, very keen pricing for the specs too. A realistic dream bike for myself is a custom Ribble. Hope it works out for them.
    The only disability in life is a poor attitude.

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