advice regarding a ribble racer

[jack smith]

Thats very old its still got down tube shifters lol as said a ove if your just after something cheap tomstart out with and that will last. Look at some of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New...58400?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&var=&hash=item1e8e7b3660. They come in a rnage of colours and are very cheap, not high end by any means but very solid

 

[2clepto]

thanks jack i did consider the viking a few weeks back, but they got forgotton about. is a viking the best option until i can step above 500?

 

[jack smith]

For 500 id go with an entry level specialized but if your looking for cheap to get you started under 200 id say they are great

 

[Hacienda71]

If you are going for a bike to audax and use for utility purposes as well as general enjoyment consider the need for guards and rack mounts.

 

[2clepto]

yep, the downshifters bother me too. ive an old racer and changing gear is dodgy.

the vikings price is exeptional. it sounds the right way to go. would you have time to describe some differences between the viking and this,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New...58400?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&var=&hash=item1e8e7b3660

or the ribble?

cheers.

 

[Hacienda71]

The Ribble is a far superior bike to the Viking. Nothing against the Vikings per say they are cheap, but they are a tad heavy use very basic components and don't even have integrated shifters.

 

[2clepto]

thanks again jack. like this,

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/allez-c2-2014-road-bike-ec052336

i think this may be the one actually. i think ill get irritated if i go really cheap.

thanks hacienda. thats my thinking too, im stuck between buying a racer/trainer, or just jump in and get the tourer?

 

[jack smith]

The link is the same viking i linked, the ribble has shimano sora which i would class as shimano's 'proper' entry level parts range Its fine for proper road riding on a refular basis on a budget, the viking uses lower down the chain parts but is one of those bikes that will last a lifetime of you look after it, it comes with shifters on top of the bars and is probably easier to get on with if your used to conventional shifters. The viking come in lots of colours but are all pretty much the same, infact you could put shimano sora on a viking bike for under the 400 of the ribble, i personally wouldnt but you could. Id look at second hand bikes with sora tiagra or 105 if i was after the best bike for my money under 500

 

[jack smith]

Ive had that allez too i was going to suggest it but didnt know if it was over budget, if you get the allez i can personally gaurentee you you wont regret it.

 

[jack smith]

Some other colour options on the 2013 model http://www.freeborn.co.uk/specializ...ZRkzSLV_xk8jJXV75FO5H48KnOWGllwpVAxoCN0rw_wcB

 

[2clepto]

thanks jack, much appreciate your advice. especially regarding the gearing. yeah, the allez looks great doesn't it. ive been watching them on ebay for 3 weeks and they always go for strong prices and have many bidders. i think ill wait and save more and go for the allez. unless anyone considers a tourer a better machine to train upon?

 

[vickster]

New, Sora, carbon fork, £365 (less quidco)

http://www.merlincycles.com/felt-f95-road-bike-2014-72331.html

 

[400bhp]

Shimano tourney is pretty naff (i think thats whats on the btwin) but every level of groupset changes gear its just gow smooth and fast it does it, if your after it for abit of fun who cares just go for one at the right price you like the look of

No, it's Sora.

For £329 it's a steal.

 

[jack smith]

That felt is a bargain! Just checked again on the triban it isnt sora. Infact i might ge tone of those felts in white when my insurance finally pays for my nicked bike

 

[2clepto]

looks great the 2013 model. is there much diff in the allez bikes between 13/14?

thanks vickster. the pelt looks really good. is it better than the allez?

would anyone mind at all explaining "sora?"

thanks everyone./ ive got to nip out for an hour ill reply at 10pm.

kind regards.