Ribble Steel?

[ANAO]

Does anybody have any experience with these? The pricing sure is attractive...

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bbd/road-track-bike/ribble-reynolds-525-steel?part=BB15RIB525STEEL&sub=conf_BB_ALL&bike=1

[oldpotatoe]

Does anybody have any experience with these? The pricing sure is attractive...

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bbd/road-track-bike/ribble-reynolds-525-steel?part=BB15RIB525STEEL&sub=conf_BB_ALL&bike=1

Kinda expensive compared to other Asian made, all 'rounder frames/forks, like Soma. IMHO

[ANAO]

Kinda expensive compared to other Asian made, all 'rounder frames/forks, like Soma. IMHO

How much cheaper can you be than $200 for a do-it-all road frame?

I like the paint too. Very 50's hotrod style to it: http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/frames-frames-road-ribble-winter-audax-525-frame/ribbfraw240

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/products/images/small/RIBBFRAW240_1_zoom.jpg

[oldpotatoe]

How much cheaper can you be than $200 for a do-it-all road frame?

I like the paint too. Very 50's hotrod style to it: http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/frames-frames-road-ribble-winter-audax-525-frame/ribbfraw240

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/products/images/small/RIBBFRAW240_1_zoom.jpg

Saw 700 some pounds....?found it, yes, $242 or something, yes, very good deal.

[ANAO]

Saw 700 some pounds....?found it, yes, $242 or something, yes, very good deal.

Frame vs. complete.

[thirdgenbird]

I nearly bought one. Wish they made a similar cross frame. It would be exactly what I'm looking for in a frame.

[sandyrs]

The headtubes are really short but if you can make it work and don't mind riding a bike with the name of a retailer mainly known for selling OEM groupsets on the downtube (I wouldn't mind!), seems like a solid deal.

[AngryScientist]

the only concern i'd have is that with an overseas vendor, returns or aftermarket support could be a real hassle. if that think comes from the UK with a bent chainstay or out of alignment, it might be a challenge to have rectified.

the bikes direct offerings are probably just as solid and at least you've got someone to call if there is an issue.

[dana_e]

It has a 145 headtube, so lots of up for old timers

I think these are cool, D

[ANAO]

It has a 145 headtube, so lots of up for old timers

I think these are cool, D

Yeah just found this:

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/assets/images/525Steel_Geometry.jpg

[drewellison]

If'n you don't like the brand name on the frame, you can always get out your sharpie and add a "D" at the beginning. Voila!

[David Kirk]

If'n you don't like the brand name on the frame, you can always get out your sharpie and add a "D" at the beginning. Voila!

I worked at a Trek dealer when I was a kid and at the that time Trek came out with a mountain bike with the model name "Antelope". We found some stick on letters at the office supply place a few doors down that had nearly the identical font so we changed the model name to "Cantelope". no one ever said anything about having a bike with a model name that incorrectly spelled the name of a melon.

We got a bit bored working there as you can tell.

dave

[oldpotatoe]

I worked at a Trek dealer when I was a kid and at the that time Trek came out with a mountain bike with the model name "Antelope". We found some stick on letters at the office supply place a few doors down that had nearly the identical font so we changed the model name to "Cantelope". no one ever said anything about having a bike with a model name that incorrectly spelled the name of a melon.

We got a bit bored working there as you can tell.

dave

Did the same with a Giant Butte...remove 'e'..

[Tickdoc]

Did the same with a Giant Butte...remove 'e'..

I've ridden couple of those.:butt:

[rwsaunders]

Why blow the budget on steel when you can go for the AL Sportif frame for $139.42 and put some money in your pocket? :cool:

[ANAO]

Steel is so hot right now. Just look at all the hipsters.

[dana_e]

I thought about buying one actually

[ANAO]

I thought about buying one actually

I almost pulled the trigger, but then somebody made me an offer I couldn't refuse on a Mr. Pink, and, well, that metal headbadge was just screaming my name.