Moodyman said:It's a highly regarded bike and receives great reviews. I did consider it, but it was over my £1000 limit for the C2W voucher.
I got, or will be getting, a Kona Sutra instead. 2010 model.
Other options to consider are a Surly Long Haul Trucker, Dawes Galaxy, Claud Butler Dalesman, Trek Portland.
Slightly cheaper are the Dawes Horizon or Ridgeback Voyage.
Moodyman said:Tell me more Jonny.....Tell me more...
I'll be collecting mine in April. What can I look forward to?
I test rode the 2009 model and it felt sharp and precise. It had MTB geometry which gives a slightly higher sitting position. I also test rode the Galaxy, which felt strong and surefooted, but it was duller.
Moodyman said:Agree Rich P - but 95% of my journeys will be main road commuting. The loaded tours will be occasional.
Niblox said:Hi all
Anyone got anything to say about the Ridgeback Panorama? I would like to know if anyone has reviewed it, and compared it to any other well established touring bikes.
Thanks in advance!
Moodyman said:Tell me more Jonny.....Tell me more...
I'll be collecting mine in April. What can I look forward to?
I test rode the 2009 model and it felt sharp and precise. It had MTB geometry which gives a slightly higher sitting position. I also test rode the Galaxy, which felt strong and surefooted, but it was duller.
I encouraged my mate to get one last year - he knew nothing about cycling and was having to give up running - he picked up an 08 model for £725 - the current price hike to £1200 is rather alarming, but we've seen similar for Dawes etc. It’s a very nice bike, had I not already invested in my Van Nich, I would have gone for one myself! It looks great, it seems very well built, paint is excellent, racks, guards, pumps, tyres all top brand name. The Galaxy is a similar spec, but recent ones I've seen somehow fall far short of the Ridgeback. There's a review here http://www.patricktaylor.com/170Niblox said:Hi all
Anyone got anything to say about the Ridgeback Panorama? I would like to know if anyone has reviewed it, and compared it to any other well established touring bikes.
Thanks in advance!