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What’s the low-down on Ribble?

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  • October 20, 2014 at 12:00 pm #22600
    pauls68

    Thinking ahead to the Spring when I plan to buy a new bike. It’ll be my first “proper” road bike. As you’ll know, the choice is mind boggling. There are a few that I’ve got in mind, but I’ve recently been looking at Ribble.

    It’ll be used for long solo weekend rides and shorter mid-week rides. No commuting and no racing.

    Does anyone on here own a Ribble? If so how do you think they compare, £ for £, with the likes of Scott, Merida et al?

    Also, do they arrive in 15 parts or ready built?

    Thanks

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  • November 14, 2014 at 8:26 am #818427
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    Sidi 700c

    I ended up having my local
    I ended up having my local drill a hole under the BB.

    November 13, 2014 at 3:59 pm #818425
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    Oolon Colluphid

    I have one of their
    I have one of their winter/audax bikes, had it since 2009. Onto it’s sixth winter now and it’s put up with all kinds of crap over the years. Still does me absolutely fine for winter commuting, club runs, and training. The only thing is that in comparison to my summer bikes it weighs a ton so the first few rides in the winter feel horrible. But you get used to it of course, and it makes that first ride on the race bike in March so, so sweet 😀

    Get one – they are extremely good value. Customer service can be really up and down in my experience – sometimes it’s ten out of ten, sometimes it’s, um, not.

    November 13, 2014 at 1:34 pm #818423
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    shearer27

    I bought a Ribble Evo-Pro in
    I bought a Ribble Evo-Pro in 2011 with a Campagnolo Centaur groupset. Great to ride. Light and fast. Never had any niggles and it looks as good today as it did when I first opened the box! All I had to do was put the saddle and bars on before riding. Go for it.

    November 12, 2014 at 9:14 am #818421
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    Al__S

    dazzer1970 wrote:I have a

    dazzer1970 wrote:
    I have a Ribble Sportive 7046, great bike, only problems were the wheels, I wouldnt bother with Rodi Airline Clinchers again, massive problems with spoke breakage. Ribble were great however, they paid for pickup and repaired, but after 1 year hubs were trashed. If I did it again I would ask for Campagnolo Scirocco wheels as standard, bought some earlier this year, for another £100 on top of Rodi’s they are worth it! Awesome wheels. Also bottom bracket and chain trashed after 1 year, have upgraded to Shimano 105 much better…….

    I’d agree with this- the hubs my Rodi Airlines gave up after a bit over a year, now have a set of Camapg Vento wheels which feel far higher quality- less bendy for a start! Not had any problem with groupset, but then I went straight to Campag when ordering anyway.

    November 11, 2014 at 11:26 pm #818419
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    dazzer1970

    I have a Ribble Sportive
    I have a Ribble Sportive 7046, great bike, only problems were the wheels, I wouldnt bother with Rodi Airline Clinchers again, massive problems with spoke breakage. Ribble were great however, they paid for pickup and repaired, but after 1 year hubs were trashed. If I did it again I would ask for Campagnolo Scirocco wheels as standard, bought some earlier this year, for another £100 on top of Rodi’s they are worth it! Awesome wheels. Also bottom bracket and chain trashed after 1 year, have upgraded to Shimano 105 much better…….

    November 11, 2014 at 4:55 pm #818417
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    Chris James

    Sidi 700c wrote:I have a 7005

    Sidi 700c wrote:
    I have a 7005 series Audax. The blue cheap one. One of many bikes and frames i have.

    An idiot designed that frame. The rear end of the chainstay, towards the rear lugs, have holes on the underside of the stay. This is i assume to let the hot air out during welding.

    Only problem is that this fills up the stay with water in no time at all. I could stop every half mile and pour out a pint of more of water when it rains. Needless to say it is now being built up as the indoor trainer. Taping it up with a few rounds of electrical tape did the trick but put it thee in the firs tplace?

    As per your assumption, the breather hole will have been put in to allow hot welding gasses to escape. They are very common on frames. Can you not just unscrew the bottom bracket cable guide and drain any excess water out after a wet ride? Like you say, tape also does the trick.

    November 11, 2014 at 4:37 pm #818415
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    le Bidon

    I’ve heard good things and
    I’ve heard good things and they certainly offer value for money! I have a friend who rides a mid-range carbon frame and he’s experienced no problems, despite riding several Ironman events on it and numerous other centuries.

    Negatives? I suppose you could say the frames aren’t top-quality, but if they do what they say on the tin, does it matter so much at that price?

    November 11, 2014 at 4:27 pm #818413
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    nicdoye

    I’ve a 2009 “Aluminium
    I’ve a 2009 “Aluminium Winter” (Sloping top tube) model. ie. Dirt Cheap, bottom of the range. I cannot fault it in any way. Sure, the stickers may be coming off, but it’s a great bike – I can commute and go on long rides on it, no problems.

    November 11, 2014 at 1:14 pm #818411
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    Sidi 700c

    I have a 7005 series Audax.
    I have a 7005 series Audax. The blue cheap one. One of many bikes and frames i have.

    An idiot designed that frame. The rear end of the chainstay, towards the rear lugs, have holes on the underside of the stay. This is i assume to let the hot air out during welding.

    Only problem is that this fills up the stay with water in no time at all. I could stop every half mile and pour out a pint of more of water when it rains. Needless to say it is now being built up as the indoor trainer. Taping it up with a few rounds of electrical tape did the trick but put it thee in the firs tplace?

    I know two other people, one of which works in a bike shop and races on it, who say to stay away citing too light and flimsy/flexible.

    November 1, 2014 at 9:32 pm #818409
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    kev-s

    3 years ago last month to be
    3 years ago last month to be exact

    things may be better now but i wont be buying a complete bike from them ever again

    November 1, 2014 at 11:35 am #818407
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    Al__S

    kev-s wrote:Had a Ribble gran

    kev-s wrote:
    Had a Ribble gran fondo from them a few years ago, had a issue with the paint cracking on the rear dropouts and it flaking off within one month

    All the tales of poor customer service I’ve seen about Ribble seem to start with “a few years ago”- how long ago?

    October 31, 2014 at 8:47 pm #818405
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    don simon fbpe

    I was looking for a road bike
    I was looking for a road bike last year in the 2k price range. I even visited the Ribble showroom a couple of times to speak to and listen to the staff there. I ended up buying a Kuota from Jack Parkers in Burscough as I couldn’t handle the sales twaddle that I was hearing at Ribble.
    I have a Ribble alu frame that seems OK for the money.

    October 29, 2014 at 2:30 pm #818403
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    OnTheRopes

    No real opinions on Ribble
    No real opinions on Ribble either way but there are so many good options these days.
    I would suggest though that before you order what is to be your first road bike that you need to be sure that it is a good fit for you and the style of riding you do.

    So, it is worth going to a ‘reputable’ local bike shop that can advise you and let you sit on them etc and talk through options etc.
    I would suggest having a proper bike fit at somewhere that does this in your area. It will cost you around £180 for a three hour session but is well worth it and you will be better prepared for the correct frame size and geometry that you need. This will lead to more enjoyment of your bike. You are about to spend a considerable sum on a new bike, don’t skimp on making sure it fits!

    October 29, 2014 at 11:51 am #818401
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    RussKirby

    I’ve had an aluminium
    I’ve had an aluminium frame/carbon fork bike from Ribble for 13 years. It has now been resprayed and had new wheels and groupset. Looks like new, never caused me any problems. Oh, and after the respray, I rebadged it as a Ribble as well; bugger the snobs!
    Never had any problems with customer services. They helped with questions when I replaced the groupset and everything |have bought from them has been delivered promptly.
    The only issue, in common with every other mail order bike, is that you can’t see it or try it for size/fit first.

    October 24, 2014 at 5:55 pm #818399
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    Cyclist

    deleted as I have over thrown
    deleted as I have over thrown my monkey brain……. Ref the above post. I must be growing up……

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