Decent road bike?
Discussion
Steve vRS said:
It's much more fun riding in the open as well. You see the country and the differing terrain makes your training infinitely more rewarding than plugging away on rollers.
Steve
last night was amusing, rain and cross winds, i dont mind that but then the epic race against the fading day light to get home without being a bonnet mascot was a bit too much, when i got back i must admit, i did a quick search online for rollers or a trainer...Steve
pablo said:
last night was amusing, rain and cross winds, i dont mind that but then the epic race against the fading day light to get home without being a bonnet mascot was a bit too much, when i got back i must admit, i did a quick search online for rollers or a trainer...
surley easier just to buy some lights?Remember when I bought my first racing bike from Ribble in Preston (when they had a shop), certainly was nice wheeling it out. I think the fact that that bike was so reliable bacause it had decent stuff on it (Campag mirage circa 2003), good wheels (mavic ma3 on mirage hubs-bomb proof) kept me intersted in cycling. If it needed fixing when I was cycling just intermittently back then it would have probably have just sat in my garage for years...
OK, I had an email saying that Ribble aren't starting to build my bike until the end of November. this is a bit of a shock, as I thought it would be about two weeks max. I asked if they could move the build date up a little, I got a snotty email back, with the punchline - "I can cancel the order on your say so"
Now, I realise they are busy, and I am being impatient - but the impression I got was that I am lucky they are building me a bike at all!
Is that Moda Bolero Road Race Bike as good as the Ribble bike? If yes, I may cancel the Ribble build and buy the alternative. Or should I just be more patient and less child-like...
Now, I realise they are busy, and I am being impatient - but the impression I got was that I am lucky they are building me a bike at all!
Is that Moda Bolero Road Race Bike as good as the Ribble bike? If yes, I may cancel the Ribble build and buy the alternative. Or should I just be more patient and less child-like...
I'm not bitter as such, it's just that I think they ought to put some warning on their website about lead times, if they know they are busy. The email I received back does grate slightly. I put in a £1000 order (all in), which is quite a lot of money to me, but the impression I get (rightly or wrongly) is that Ribble couldn't care less if I ordered the bike and accessories or not, perhaps even a slight sense of arrogance!
That’s why I asked if the Bolero Road Race Bike is a good equivalent, as I am now tempted to take them up on their offer of cancelling my order and going with that.
That’s why I asked if the Bolero Road Race Bike is a good equivalent, as I am now tempted to take them up on their offer of cancelling my order and going with that.
thiscocks said:
pablo said:
last night was amusing, rain and cross winds, i dont mind that but then the epic race against the fading day light to get home without being a bonnet mascot was a bit too much, when i got back i must admit, i did a quick search online for rollers or a trainer...
surley easier just to buy some lights?as for the Moda Bolero, yes its a nice bike and comparable to the Ribble, the weheelset in particular is fantastic. just check its fitted with eyelets for guards etc.
chris watton said:
Have now cancelled the Ribble order and have now ordered the Moda Bolero instead.
I guess I can always change the gear set at a later date if I want...
I guess I can always change the gear set at a later date if I want...
Easy to just replace the shifters with 105 if you don't like them - or even just buy an additional wider ratio cassette.
The Bolero has a lighter frame, forks, wheels (all pricey to upgrade) and also tyres. You'll feel the benefit on every climb.
chris watton said:
I'm not bitter as such
Bitter is perhaps the wrong word. Annoyed is probably a fairer representation.But your experience is not unusual across various fora and you'd think a predominantly web based company would be one that thrives on reputation. Their customer service and attitude seems very old school.
Roman said:
Easy to just replace the shifters with 105 if you don't like them - or even just buy an additional wider ratio cassette.
The Bolero has a lighter frame, forks, wheels (all pricey to upgrade) and also tyres. You'll feel the benefit on every climb.
TKF said:
Bitter is perhaps the wrong word. Annoyed is probably a fairer representation.
But your experience is not unusual across various fora and you'd think a predominantly web based company would be one that thrives on reputation. Their customer service and attitude seems very old school.
Yes, I guess I was 'annoyed' with the attitude, real or perceived - kind of like I should be honoured for the great Ribble building me a bike at all. As other's have mentioned, there are plenty of other viable options now....But your experience is not unusual across various fora and you'd think a predominantly web based company would be one that thrives on reputation. Their customer service and attitude seems very old school.
Would you believe it!
After cancelling my Ribble order and placing an order for the Moda bike, I get a phone call half an hour later saying that all those Bolero bikes are now sold!
However, I was told that I could get a good deal on this bike, which is due in within the next 7-10 days, which I have accepted:
http://www.eurobike.uk.com/details.aspx?p=375
Haven't had much luck, really......
After cancelling my Ribble order and placing an order for the Moda bike, I get a phone call half an hour later saying that all those Bolero bikes are now sold!
However, I was told that I could get a good deal on this bike, which is due in within the next 7-10 days, which I have accepted:
http://www.eurobike.uk.com/details.aspx?p=375
Haven't had much luck, really......
chris watton said:
Would you believe it!
After cancelling my Ribble order and placing an order for the Moda bike, I get a phone call half an hour later saying that all those Bolero bikes are now sold!
However, I was told that I could get a good deal on this bike, which is due in within the next 7-10 days, which I have accepted:
http://www.eurobike.uk.com/details.aspx?p=375
Haven't had much luck, really......
Wow - that's a seriously nice looking bike! Looks like it could be the same frame as the Stretto which gets rave reviews and you may be able to get some race blade mudguards to fit if you want to. After cancelling my Ribble order and placing an order for the Moda bike, I get a phone call half an hour later saying that all those Bolero bikes are now sold!
However, I was told that I could get a good deal on this bike, which is due in within the next 7-10 days, which I have accepted:
http://www.eurobike.uk.com/details.aspx?p=375
Haven't had much luck, really......
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