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Reilly Spectre Advice/Reviews

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  • October 20, 2021 at 12:11 pm #31818
    Robj72

    I’m in the fortunate position to be able to buy a Ti bike – something I have been wanting to do for ages – N+1 forever bike.  I was looking at Ribble (great value but limited customisation and currrently very long wait times), checked out a few other makes that are significantly more expensive and I landed on Reilly, which seem somewhere between the likes of Enigma and Ribble price points.  I’m predominantly road based but want comfort/endurance geometry and space for wide tyres upto 32/35mm with mudguards.  The Reilly Spectre ticks those boxes – just placed the order.  

    One thing I’ve noticed is the lack of reviews online for this model.  I can find a myriad of Gradient reviews but hardly any for the Spectre.  Any owners out there with experience of the Spectre willing to share their views/feedback or any advice on a build? 

    Thanks

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  • October 25, 2021 at 8:18 pm #985413
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    Robj72

    Thanks all, for the feedback.

    Thanks all, for the feedback. Sounds like I can’t go wrong with this bike.

    October 25, 2021 at 8:17 pm #985411
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    Robj72

    Thanks for the feedback.  It

    Thanks for the feedback.  It’s good to know I’ve made a great choice.  I also started looking for a hardy winter hack then I got carried away as I specced it up.  I’ve opted for some purple Hope components to add a little colour rather anodising the frame.  Purple may not to everybody’s taste something I’ve always liked on bespoke bikes. 
    Have to say your build looks really nice!  
     

    October 24, 2021 at 4:20 pm #985409
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    rcdavies

    I have had a Spectre for

    I have had a Spectre for nearly 2 years and absolutley love it. I bought mine as a winter/wet weather bike but find myself riding it all year around. It’s very versatile, I use mine for long road rides but I’ve also taken it to places off-road that no road bike would dare venture. Mine is setup tubeless and with the natural ride quality of the Ti frame it’s a veritable magic carpet. I also went a bit blingy with the frame – 3/4 anodised and 1/4 polished. 

    https://cdn.road.cc/wp-content/uploads/roadcc/Reilly.jpg

    October 22, 2021 at 6:49 am #985407
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    dolly

    I have one. Bought a frameset

    I have one. Bought a frameset 2 years ago, built with Chorus 11 speed mechanical disc, Hunt wheels, Deda. Pleasingly light and lovely to ride. You won’t be disappointed.  

    October 21, 2021 at 12:25 pm #985405
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    Secret_squirrel

    I’ve had a Gradient as my

    I’ve had a Gradient as my Forever bike since last November.  Can’t recommend it highly enough, I thought it was a smidge more versatile than the Spectre but I ummed and aahhed between the 2 for ages.

    Spent some time on a sportive in Sept riding along chatting to a Spectre owner – he had nothing but praise for it.

    October 21, 2021 at 11:07 am #985403
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    Daveyraveygravey

    A colleague of mine bought a

    A colleague of mine bought a Reilly about a year maybe 18 months ago, but I can’t remember which model, probably road specific.  He liked it so much, he went and bought another, possibly a Gradient. 

    I keep meaning to ask him if I can have a spin on it!

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