advice regarding a ribble racer

[2clepto]

the larger carradice with supporting frame

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carradice...K_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item3a94510a7e

 

[vickster]

thanks again vickster. the idea or orange tyres sounds very appealing. i think i will get a Felt 95 theyre very appealing and especially so factoring in the cost. and me being new to road racers.

are you suggesting black bike with orange tape and tyres? that would be pretty sweet wouldnt it.

how hard is bar tape to get right?

I wouldn't do it but there are lots of guides on YouTube if you are more technically minded than a pencil unlike me!

Black and orange would look sweet Can change the cables too

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-road-brake-cable-set-with-ptfe-inner-cable/

 

[2clepto]

I wouldn't do it but there are lots of guides on YouTube if you are more technically minded than a pencil unlike me!

Black and orange would look sweet

hehe yep putting on bar tape looks tough.

 

[vickster]

You could ask the guys at Start to do it - this would be lush for those long rides

http://startcycles.co.uk/parts/bar-tape/lizard-skin-dsp-bar-tape.html

And more tartage here

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sdg-falcon-saddle-with-cro-mo-rails-1/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ortlieb-micro-saddle-bag/

Buy the time I've finished you could have bought a Pinarello

 

[2clepto]

You could ask the guys at Start to do it - this would be lush for those long rides

http://startcycles.co.uk/parts/bar-tape/lizard-skin-dsp-bar-tape.html

And more tartage here

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sdg-falcon-saddle-with-cro-mo-rails-1/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ortlieb-micro-saddle-bag/

Buy the time I've finished you could have bought a Pinarello

those black and orange seats look really nice. thanks for the links.

 

[vickster]

For merlin, don't forget to use quidco if a member or join if not (let me know if you need a referral )

 

[2clepto]

nice one thanks vickster. ive actually never heard of quidco. just looked at their site. cant find the cashback rate on a £370 bike, any ideas before i sign up?

 

[vickster]

2%

(so £370*0.02) (£7.40)

They've got some cheap orange tape too. http://www.merlincycles.com/cinelli-cork-handlebar-tape-46058.html

Don't do the tyres unfortunately. The Lizardskins is class though if you want Start to fit it (be cheaper if you get the tape from them too)

PM me your email address and I'll refer you

 

[2clepto]

you would change the gear and brake cables straight off if you purchased the Felt?

 

[vickster]

you would change the gear and brake cables straight off if you purchased the Felt?

Only if I wanted to change the colour. No reason otherwise

Have you determined what size bike you want as I don't think they have all in stock

 

[2clepto]

tes im nearly sure id prefer a 58cm large frame, im 6 ft just. what do you think.

just change the wheels and tyres first once i receive the Felt? or soon after?

 

[vickster]

Are you changing the wheels too? I'd ride it first

Not sure how felt sizing is, perhaps call merlin for advice?

 

[2clepto]

good idea thanks they may size different to others. thanks.

cant find where to pm on here but i might not join quidco if i only save a tenner. thanks though very kind advice.

 

[2clepto]

Are you changing the wheels too? I'd ride it first

Not sure how felt sizing is, perhaps call merlin for advice?

i wasnt going to change the wheels, just someone earlier suggested it was a good first upgrade, or better from the off, i couldnt remember.

 

[2clepto]

many thanks to everyone for the advice this evening.

if i buy the Felt i save 200 on the allez, if i buy the felt over the viking, i get better components for 150 extra, if i avoid the second hand ribble, i get a guarantee.

plus im not as lost as i was earlier. cheers.