I am relatively new to cycling and i really enjoy it. I have been trying to pluck up the courage to join some of the local cycling groups and also been checking out some up and coming events but I am worried that my bike may not be suitable. I love my bike but I'm needing some advice on what my bike is actually suitable for. Any help would be massively appreciated.
Is my Ridgeback Vanteo 2015 good for anything???
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HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
From Google Evans describe it well 'Around town, Built for commuting, a Ridgeback Vanteo 2015 Hybrid Bike offers the perfect combination of speed, comfort and practicality. Adaptable and stylish with the durability needed for everyday use.' Looks ideal for that but it will get you around an event, just not as fast and smooth as a road bike if its road events you are doing. If so you may consider 28mm tires to make it easier, good luck 
russ.will
Slimboy Fat
- Location
- The Fen Edge
There were a fair few hybrids and one particularly rapid MTB, being pedaled at a decent rates today on the London to Cambridge ride. Hell, there was one nutter doing it on a Raleigh Chopper, so I'd say unless you're thinking TT, the bike is probably not the limiting factor.
Russell
Russell
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
What are you expecting from the bike?
Having looked that model up I'd say it's eminently suitable for all sorts of things; You have low enough gears that you should be able to conquer most hills, but at the other end of the range it's high enough that it won't be a slouch on roads where you are able to get a move on. Disc brakes mean you'll still be able to stop confidently when it gets wet or muddy and the supplied tyres should roll well on road but still cope with a bit of light off road use if you fancy. A good all-rounder in other words.
Certain riders might not be impressed if you turned up to a sportive on it but there's no reason you couldn't use it for that - I have done with my Raleigh:
Having looked that model up I'd say it's eminently suitable for all sorts of things; You have low enough gears that you should be able to conquer most hills, but at the other end of the range it's high enough that it won't be a slouch on roads where you are able to get a move on. Disc brakes mean you'll still be able to stop confidently when it gets wet or muddy and the supplied tyres should roll well on road but still cope with a bit of light off road use if you fancy. A good all-rounder in other words.
Certain riders might not be impressed if you turned up to a sportive on it but there's no reason you couldn't use it for that - I have done with my Raleigh:
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Did you see the bloke who's just finished the TdF route on a chopper
russ.will
Slimboy Fat
- Location
- The Fen Edge
No, but I imagine his spheroids are both huge and bruised. And frankly, he needs councelling
Dave 123
Legendary Member
- Location
- Cambridgeshire alps
Banjo
Fuelled with Jelly Babies
- Location
- South Wales
your bike wouldn't be suitable for a club that is all about racing and time trialling.
It would be ideal for Cycle touring Club (CTC) events and audax rides.
Google on CTC should find you a link to groups in your area.
It would be ideal for Cycle touring Club (CTC) events and audax rides.
Google on CTC should find you a link to groups in your area.
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Damn, caught out again!
I fully admit my guilt and would like the fact that I used this bike for my first sportive to be taken into account
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raleighnut
Legendary Member
- Location
- One of the 'Elite'
Can't comment on your bike but I love my old Ridgeback, I'd originally built it up as a commuter but it rode so nicely it got turned into a flatbar tourer and its a great bike to spend all day on however that may be due to it having a steel frame (Tange CrMo lugless) and a Brooks B17n saddle.
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