Is this bike worth it ?

[vickster]

53/54

So you’re about 5’8 assuming that’s the top tube?

 

[Suddabym]

So you’re about 5’8 assuming that’s the top tube?

I currently have a 52cm from centre of crank to seat post it’s a tiny bit to small so a 53/54 should be fine
5’7 yes 👍

 

[Cycleops]

That Ribble should be okay for you. I should go and inspect it and try it out. Check particularly for any crash damage on the frame/forks. The geometry is quite aggressive so you can find out it that suits you.

 

[Suddabym]

That Ribble should be okay for you. I should go and inspect it and try it out. Check particularly for any crash damage on the frame/forks. The geometry is quite aggressive so you can find out it that suits you.

Thank you really appreciate that 👍

 

[vickster]

What Ribble?

 

[Cycleops]

Sorry, Planet X . I always confuse them

 

[ColinJ]

I have the aluminium version and that is very good, so if the carbon bike is in acceptable condition then that should be too!

 

[Suddabym]

I have the aluminium version and that is very good, so if the carbon bike is in acceptable condition then that should be too!

Checked it out and condition wasn’t great :-( oh well lol

 

[Grant Fondo]

Checked it out and condition wasn’t great :-( oh well lol

Probably a CX bike used as intended! Are you planning on using for cyclocross? Maybe a gravel bike makes sense if not, the lighter carbon ones cost a fair bit, but worth every penny imho just for the variety of terrain they can cover and still very good on road.

 

[Cycleops]

Ah, the delights of buying in the second hand market. Never mind there are plenty more out there.
I bought a 2007 Trek road bike here and although it was poor cosmetically I made a decent bike out of it.
If you don't want the hassle buy one of the budget bikes previously suggested, at least you have a warranty and help if anything goes wrong, plus you can swap out anything you don't like or is not up to scratch, like the tyres, which inevitably will have poor puncture resistance.

 

[vickster]

Probably a CX bike used as intended! Are you planning on using for cyclocross? Maybe a gravel bike makes sense if not, the lighter carbon ones cost a fair bit, but worth every penny imho just for the variety of terrain they can cover and still very good on road.

Think he just wants a winter bike

 

[Suddabym]

Probably a CX bike used as intended! Are you planning on using for cyclocross? Maybe a gravel bike makes sense if not, the lighter carbon ones cost a fair bit, but worth every penny imho just for the variety of terrain they can cover and still very good on road.

I won’t be doing much cycle cross but I think a gravel would be ideal for winter if we get snow and we will deffo get ice

 

[vickster]

Make sure whatever you get has clearance for studded tyres if you have to ride on ice!
I don’t go out if there’s any hint of frost or ice (usually I avoid anything under 5deg as a leisure not commuter or utility rider)

 

[Cycleops]

I won’t be doing much cycle cross but I think a gravel would be ideal for winter if we get snow and we will deffo get ice

There's not much that save you from going rse over T on ice

 

[Grant Fondo]

There's not much that save you from going rse over T on ice

a gin and T on ice maybe, bike stays indoors.