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I rarely use the small ring on the front, I like to know it's there though in case i need when a hill becomes too much or my legs and lungs start to give up.
Is this bike any good?
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I keep saying i'll have a look to Ribble bikes,but i'm without car at the moment which is a problem. Maybe paying them a visit and telling them what i want would be better than doing the bike build thing online?
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On the subject of Ribble bikes i've seen this for sale. http://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/ribble-gran-fondo/1123932008
My size and full ultegra group set. It's a local sale so maybe i could go and have a look. Any thoughts?
My size and full ultegra group set. It's a local sale so maybe i could go and have a look. Any thoughts?
vickster
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Go have a look 
I know a couple of guys with those, both more than happy. Indeed, one replaced his after killing it in a crash! How much would the same bike cost new with warranty from ribble? If anything will give you some negotiation room
Ask the seller for a copy of the receipt, online sale. Easy to get a copy from his ribble account. Just so you are 100% sure of its provenance
I know a couple of guys with those, both more than happy. Indeed, one replaced his after killing it in a crash! How much would the same bike cost new with warranty from ribble? If anything will give you some negotiation roomAsk the seller for a copy of the receipt, online sale. Easy to get a copy from his ribble account. Just so you are 100% sure of its provenance
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Indeed. No public transport there? Cycle there, can't recall if you have a non trashed bike
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Go have a look
Ask the seller for a copy of the receipt, online sale. Easy to get a copy from his ribble account. Just so you are 100% sure of its provenance
The Ultegra groupset costs nearly a grand http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-680...u=5360675075uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm so it does seem a bit of a bargain. Yes i'd ask to see the receipt before going any further.
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Indeed. No public transport there? Cycle there, can't recall if you have a non trashed bike
Good thinking!
vickster
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How is £470 nearly a grand? Is it the 10 or 11 speed ultegra on the bike?
The decals on those wheels are awful too!
£900 for gran fondo with 11 speed 105 http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sed/r...l-edition?part=SE15GRANFONDO105&sub=conf_SERW
It seems there is little difference between that and ultegra, especially 10 speed
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The Shimano 6800 groupset offers exceptional performance, second only to it's bigger brother Dura-Ace, and delivers smooth and reliable shifting across all 11 gears.
Only 11 gears
. That's not going to be much help to me.
Only 11 gears
. That's not going to be much help to me.
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vickster
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You get 2x11, so 22The Shimano 6800 groupset offers exceptional performance, second only to it's bigger brother Dura-Ace, and delivers smooth and reliable shifting across all 11 gears.
Only 11 gears
I added to my earlier post
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Who pays RRP for bike parts. Certainly not Ribble
Personally I can't abide any of those deep wheels, but each to their own.not like you can read the decals when the wheels turn
Just a white blur till you stop at the lights!
vickster
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I don't know what the wheels cost, but the gran fondo with 11 speed ultegra, with 50-34 and 11-32 climbing friendly gearing is a smidge under £1100, £950 sounds a lot for a used bike.
You might also want to check that 58cm is the right size in that bike
I'd buy from Ribble directly if that's the one
You might also want to check that 58cm is the right size in that bike
I'd buy from Ribble directly if that's the one
