Which of these is most 'relaxed/upright'

[Dave7]

Below is a link to Ribble ebikes.
I am thinking hybrid or gravel.
I suffer with neck problems......just age plus wear and tear.
I need as upright as possible barring 'sit up and beg'.
Would appreciate any expert thoughts.
Thanks.
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes/road-electric-bike/

 

[vickster]

Below is a link to Ribble ebikes.
I am thinking hybrid or gravel.
I suffer with neck problems......just age plus wear and tear.
I need as upright as possible barring 'sit up and beg'.
Would appreciate any expert thoughts.
Thanks.
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes/road-electric-bike/

You’ve only linked one bike (Road SLe). Have you compared the geometry charts, especially the head tube and stack measurements in your size?
you'd be best to go to Ribble and try them out as no one can really say which will suit you most 👍

 

[Dave7]

You’ve only linked one bike. Have you compared the geometry charts, especially the head tube and stack measurements

Oh.. thought it was a link to all their ebikes.
Will try again, thanks
Hopefully this works
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes/

 

[DCLane]

The hybrid's a nice bike - one my club members (ex-TDF rider Brian Robinson) has one. Another as the e-road version.

Of their e-bikes I'd go with the hybrid as most upright. However in a 'real world' club-run test the Giant e-bike beat the Ribble for climbing speed.

 

[vickster]

Oh.. thought it was a link to all their ebikes.
Will try again, thanks

You need to link each type separately

 

[vickster]

The hybrid's a nice bike - one my club members (ex-TDF rider Brian Robinson) has one. Another as the e-road version.

Of their e-bikes I'd go with the hybrid as most upright. However in a 'real world' club-run test the Giant e-bike beat the Ribble for climbing speed.

more than 15.5mph?

 

[Dave7]

@vickster hope this works.
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes/

 

[Dave7]

You need to link each type separately

Oh.
I have just tried again but in that case may fail again

 

[Dave7]

The hybrid's a nice bike - one my club members (ex-TDF rider Brian Robinson) has one. Another as the e-road version.

Of their e-bikes I'd go with the hybrid as most upright. However in a 'real world' club-run test the Giant e-bike beat the Ribble for climbing speed.

I used to have a Giant road bike. Very nice. Their ebikes are expensive and heavy though.

 

[tom73]

Try contacting them they do a live in store chat and show you round the bikes. May help you pick or rule things out.
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/liveinstoreexperts/

 

[Dave7]

Try contacting them they do a live in store chat and show you round the bikes. May help you pick or rule things out.
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/liveinstoreexperts/

Thanks
I have spoken to them by phone but tbh didn't extract much info re my question.

 

[TempleDancer]

Ribble's Endurance SL frames all have fairly race focussed geometry, so I'd give them a wide berth.

Between the CGR and the Hybrid, I'd say the CGR is going to offer more hand positions over the flat-bar bike, which is another comfort consideration to keep in mind. Stack is pretty generous looking at the geo charts, plus it's likely to come with a healthy amount of spacers from the factory (though worth checking with them first).

 

[DCLane]

more than 15.5mph?

The Ribble e-road bike couldn't climb at more than 8mph whilst the Giant Road E was doing around 15mph. Neither were modified.

 

[vickster]

The Ribble e-road bike couldn't climb at more than 8mph whilst the Giant Road E was doing around 15mph. Neither were modified.

Why not? Crap motor?

 

[Sharky]

I'm sure which ever one you get, you'll be able to fine tune your position by changing the stem.
You could ask if the steerer tube is supplied cut down already or if it could be supplied uncut, so you have more options.