vickster
Legendary Member
Do you really think most people buying the Ribble would notice, they may never have ridden any other sort of carbon frame. As long as it fits, they'll enjoy their bike because it's new, shiny, has good components, has a good paint job
I'm sure my Pave is an old frame but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable to ride, as I've never ridden anything else in carbon and I know nothing about materials, engineering - I like something that appeals to me aesthetically and is comfortable for me
And I'd much rather own it, than any new Specialized/Trek/Giant which are everywhere, generally dully styled or coloured, and importantly, I am supporting a UK-based company (wherever the parts are made)
I don't do Shimano groupsets, and few manufacturers provide SRAM on stock bikes, so have to build from the frame
I'm sure my Pave is an old frame but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable to ride, as I've never ridden anything else in carbon and I know nothing about materials, engineering - I like something that appeals to me aesthetically and is comfortable for me
And I'd much rather own it, than any new Specialized/Trek/Giant which are everywhere, generally dully styled or coloured, and importantly, I am supporting a UK-based company (wherever the parts are made)
I don't do Shimano groupsets, and few manufacturers provide SRAM on stock bikes, so have to build from the frame