vickster
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Hence maybe... I know that many Millenials are in their 30sErr, the oldest millenials are now in their late 30s, so wouldn't consider someone 47 to be old. I wish people would stop confusing Gen Z for millenials.
Hence maybe... I know that many Millenials are in their 30sErr, the oldest millenials are now in their late 30s, so wouldn't consider someone 47 to be old. I wish people would stop confusing Gen Z for millenials.
I'm now on the same 'search' journey. I'll be returning to UK (Yorkshire) in a few months after many years in far sunnier climes. The Ribble Ti bikes are up there at the top of my short shortlist. I'm now leaning to the CGR rather than the Endurance. Reasons - will give me more wheel & especially tyre options particularly with mudguards (think will be essential, & not only when I'm out with others) plus the geometry seems to be more relaxed and towards the Endurance end that I want. Won't be doing any races, will do some sportives and fancy getting into Audax. I'm not an old guy but as Ive turned 60 gotta accept a few changes ! The CGR ti with 105/ ultegra 50/44 and prob 11-32/34 35+ tyres for the darker, grottier weather and iffy roads and another wheel/tyre set for weekend club runs seems to be a good option.Seriously considering ribble cgr Ti with shimano 105 and 700c wheels so more a general purpose bike than pure gravel 650b wheels and single chainring. Also if anyone has cgr with the other frames in the range Al Sl or 725 nice hear your experience too.
When I first heard of gravel bikes , just the cycle trade finding another way to relieve cyclist of cash. But last summer I started using my old touring bike , nice comfy 700 x 30 marathon racer tyres ,the ability to explore interesting bridlepaths.
Why titanium well I have sought the opinions of many titanium owners all have positive views but what clinched it was one of my club mates " get titanium it's the old blokes frame material ". Look forward to hearing your thoughts and opinions.
This is embarrassing, although the CGR Ti with the same build you favour is still very firmly first choice,I'm now on the same 'search' journey. I'll be returning to UK (Yorkshire) in a few months after many years in far sunnier climes. The Ribble Ti bikes are up there at the top of my short shortlist. I'm now leaning to the CGR rather than the Endurance. Reasons - will give me more wheel & especially tyre options particularly with mudguards (think will be essential, & not only when I'm out with others) plus the geometry seems to be more relaxed and towards the Endurance end that I want. Won't be doing any races, will do some sportives and fancy getting into Audax. I'm not an old guy but as Ive turned 60 gotta accept a few changes ! The CGR ti with 105/ ultegra 50/44 and prob 11-32/34 35+ tyres for the darker, grottier weather and iffy roads and another wheel/tyre set for weekend club runs seems to be a good option.
I've looked at all those mentioned in this stream but keep coming back to CGR TI. I'll still have my beautiful Italian mistress (Colnago) for the fine days and events
What did you finally get? Anybody else have thoughts.?
This is embarrassing, although the CGR Ti with the same build you favour is still very firmly first choice,
I haven’t actually got round to buying one . I’m blaming the virus . I realise I could make an internet purchase , but I want to visit a Ribble showroom before committing .
I keep looking at the Ribble Ti bikes I must say, only thing that is putting me off is the hydro brakes, I would prefer mechanical ones, the Spyres I had on my Boardman were fantastic.
I keep looking at Reily frames as well, and I will take a look at Spa.
Dont let that put you off I've used both and much prefer the hydros. They're almost fit and forgot. Speak with Ribble see of they'll supply it with brakes of your choosing or without.
I have a Sabbath AR1 from Spa with Spyres...if you're ever passing SW London-ish, you're welcome to take a look (it's SRAM rather than Shimano though)I keep looking at the Ribble Ti bikes I must say, only thing that is putting me off is the hydro brakes, I would prefer mechanical ones, the Spyres I had on my Boardman were fantastic.
I keep looking at Reily frames as well, and I will take a look at Spa.
I have a Sabbath AR1 from Spa with Spyres...if you're ever passing SW London-ish, you're welcome to take a look (it's SRAM rather than Shimano though)
I looked at / test rode them all, the AR1 offered me best bang for buck in the spec I wanted (all the others Enigma, Reilly, Van Nic, J Guillem would all have been at least a grand more and all had some sort of compromise, mostly mounting points). The JG Orient was a very close second despite the cost difference, gorgeous