Ridgeback 603

[Aston]

Afternoon all - I've come across a Ridgeback 603 hybrid locally for under £20 and wondered whether it's worth buying. The reason being that although it had a grip shift change it is a Shimano (maybe Altus?) triple chain set, 7 speed cassette, QR 36 spoke wheels, appear to be 26" rims, cantilever brakes.

Worth a punt? I was thinking of using it on local bridleways rather than my Club Tour

Anything to recommend or avoid it?

Thanks

 

[AndyRM]

Looks in decent nick from the picture.

For that price even if it needed a bit of work, and it's the right size I reckon it's worth a look.

 

[biggs682]

Definitely worth it @Aston that era mtb's make great machines

 

[All uphill]

Nice bike. For £20 I'd have it.

 

[Aston]

You're bad, bad people...

I'll be off to get it then!

 

[AndyRM]

You're bad, bad people...

I'll be off to get it then!

You did ask...

 

[Jameshow]

Looks 700c wheels to me??

 

[DCLane]

For £20 absolutely, even if used as a hack bike. Looks too good for that though.

 

[Aston]

Looks 700c wheels to me??

Ahh, good call, the seller seemed a bit vague on most details about it, but checking the photos again they are indeed 700's. Not sure it's what I was looking for now, though I was only browsing! Not sure a 700c MTB would be the thing, might have to rethink, thanks for pointing that out.

On the other hand, it still looks like a fun thing to tinker with

 

[biggs682]

Ahh, good call, the seller seemed a bit vague on most details about it, but checking the photos again they are indeed 700's. Not sure it's what I was looking for now, though I was only browsing! Not sure a 700c MTB would be the thing, might have to rethink, thanks for pointing that out.

On the other hand, it still looks like a fun thing to tinker with

It will be fine just go and get it

 

[Jameshow]

Ahh, good call, the seller seemed a bit vague on most details about it, but checking the photos again they are indeed 700's. Not sure it's what I was looking for now, though I was only browsing! Not sure a 700c MTB would be the thing, might have to rethink, thanks for pointing that out.

On the other hand, it still looks like a fun thing to tinker with

Better for the 700c wheels tbh unless your an avid MTB fan!!

 

[phillc]

Bought my Ridgeback 603, back in 1996 as new lt came with 700 c wheels, which l find great on this bike. Still Riding it to this day as my workhorse and winter bike. For £20 l would take a look , just in case any rust has been painted over.

 

[Aston]

Unfortunately due to a mix up in understanding their directions... I was heading to the wrong town! It was sold to someone else

Never mind, a door closes and another will open, just need to keep my eyes peeled!