Ribble R872 vs Gran Fondo

[SteCenturion]

thank you for the advices, i think i will go for the r872 it seems better quality frame, because the GF for me looks more like a poor pinarello imitation and i don't really like the thine tube frame on it.

If using the bike builder/configurator, avoid choosing the Rodi Airline wheels & pay the extra for something a bit better, Mavic Aksium S or Campagnolo Zonda's are good.

They are doing a special on the R872 at the moment with Campag Athena group set & Campag wheels.

 

[nikoo]

The Gran Fondo is one of the most beautiful bikes around in my opinion, and everyone knows, pretty bikes go faster....
Having said that, I bough a Ribble Sportive Racing in Jan and love it.

i know both

If using the bike builder/configurator, avoid choosing the Rodi Airline wheels & pay the extra for something a bit better, Mavic Aksium S or Campagnolo Zonda's are good.

They are doing a special on the R872 at the moment with Campag Athena group set & Campag wheels.

what about mavic aksyum one?,the guy from ribble told me they are a bit heavy but fast and good quality build

 

[Colnago Master]

If using the bike builder/configurator, avoid choosing the Rodi Airline wheels & pay the extra for something a bit better, Mavic Aksium S or Campagnolo Zonda's are good.

They are doing a special on the R872 at the moment with Campag Athena group set & Campag wheels.

That would be a really nice bike. Just be aware that your LBS may not have the tools to service your bottom bracket. It's not a huge problem there should be somewhere close by. I have 2 bikes with campagnolo and 1 with dura ace. I prefer campagnolo, especially the comfort of the hoods.

 

[3narf]

I'm interested in buying a Sportive Racing on the CTW. I'd more or less decided it would have 105 but I didn't realise some people prefer Campag at a similar price...

 

[vickster]

I'm interested in buying a Sportive Racing on the CTW. I'd more or less decided it would have 105 but I didn't realise some people prefer Campag at a similar price...

I prefer SRAM

 

[Kestevan]

SRAM all the way for me and Mrs Kes too.

 

[SteCenturion]

Whereas I have to switch between Sram & Shimano depending on which bike I take out as that's what they came with.

 

[vickster]

Whereas I have to switch between Sram & Shimano depending on which bike I take out as that's what they came with.

I used to until I sold the Shimano bike and had another SRAM one built

 

[SteCenturion]

I used to until I sold the Shimano bike and had another SRAM one built

I will have to make that choice when one of the groupsets wears out or I swap a bike.

 

[vickster]

It's a no brainer for me if I want to be able to brake effectively from the hoods!

 

[3narf]

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It's a no brainer for me if I want to be able to brake effectively from the hoods!

Ah, right. So Campag brake levers are better in that position?

Gears, drops... It's all new to me. The last road bike I had with gears had down tube shifters...

 

[vickster]

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Ah, right. So Campag brake levers are better in that position?

Gears, drops... It's all new to me. The last road bike I had with gears had down tube shifters...

No, SRAM levers are for me, the shape of the hoods suits my hands, slimmer, more ergonomic for me

 

[3narf]

No, SRAM levers are for me, the shape of the hoods suits my hands, slimmer, more ergonomic for me

Oh, ok. I probably need to try all three types. My hands are average, like most of my apendages. Most.

 

[vickster]

Oh, ok. I probably need to try all three types. My hands are average, like most of my apendages. Most.

Why, are some much smaller than average?

 

[3narf]