punkypossum
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...popped into Ribble Cycles today as Jane wanted a new computer. Got that sorted and then I started asking the guys in there a couple of questions as part of my roadie research.
They were ace, although they knew I wasn't going to buy one soon and it was quite busy in the shop, they offered to put me on the fitting rig and measure me for a sloping tube frame which is what I want (although for some reason they seem to add about £200 to the price tag) and played around with the fit for me till it was right.
They initially suggested I would be a 54 (c2c) and it turned out that was spot on, especially once they shortened the stem from 120 to 100mm. I know I haven't ridden an actual bike, but on the rig it just felt completely right, no funny aches, pains or pressure anywhere (apart from the rather lethal saddle that is) and I didn't feel upside down or stretched out like I had expected at all.
They were so helpful, was a bit worried after some of the comments I had read on here about them being a bit snobby and elitist at times, it was nothing like that at all - would feel completely confident buying from them!
Then they went through the whole process with jane again till we had to run off to watch the tour de france, so I'm well impressed at the moment.
Had a look through the catalogue, and they have a special edition one with a dedacciai frame and 105 for £799 - having one built with tiagra would be about 100 less, so might not be worth the saving in the long run, although I'm not sure if I need 105. In fact, what I need first are about £500 - once they turn up, I'll definitely be back in that shop again, especially with it only being half a mile down the road (although I'll obviously try some other makes as well).
Just thought this might be useful for some other people who might have been reluctant about going there - definitely turned out to be extremely useful for me!!!!
They were ace, although they knew I wasn't going to buy one soon and it was quite busy in the shop, they offered to put me on the fitting rig and measure me for a sloping tube frame which is what I want (although for some reason they seem to add about £200 to the price tag) and played around with the fit for me till it was right.
They initially suggested I would be a 54 (c2c) and it turned out that was spot on, especially once they shortened the stem from 120 to 100mm. I know I haven't ridden an actual bike, but on the rig it just felt completely right, no funny aches, pains or pressure anywhere (apart from the rather lethal saddle that is) and I didn't feel upside down or stretched out like I had expected at all.
They were so helpful, was a bit worried after some of the comments I had read on here about them being a bit snobby and elitist at times, it was nothing like that at all - would feel completely confident buying from them!
Then they went through the whole process with jane again till we had to run off to watch the tour de france, so I'm well impressed at the moment.
Had a look through the catalogue, and they have a special edition one with a dedacciai frame and 105 for £799 - having one built with tiagra would be about 100 less, so might not be worth the saving in the long run, although I'm not sure if I need 105. In fact, what I need first are about £500 - once they turn up, I'll definitely be back in that shop again, especially with it only being half a mile down the road (although I'll obviously try some other makes as well).
Just thought this might be useful for some other people who might have been reluctant about going there - definitely turned out to be extremely useful for me!!!!
