Ribble is an internet bike store
with its own brand of bicycles. The
frame has quite racy geometry with a slightly sloping top tube.
The carbon forks are attached to a
steel steerer, which means there is a nice secure star nut used to tighten the
stem rather than a carbon bung. The inward curve of the seat and chainstays
make the bike very attractive looking.
Astonishingly for the price of £999 the bike is specced with the full
Shimano Ultegra 6.800 special edition double groupset.
The bike build gives you a choice of
three cassette sizings, as well as three choices of chainset. The seat pillar
can be upgraded to carbon for an extra £19.
The wheels are standard Rodi Airline
5 clinchers. A nice touch on the
Fulcrums is the spoke nipples are red to match the frame.
The saddle felt quite hard but its
shape lends itself well to support the sit bones and it still felt comfortable
on an 80-mile ride. Out of the saddle the bike felt very easy to steer and
extra pressure on the pedals was instantly transformed into speed. The two
trims on the front mech saw the chain run smoothly and quietly.
Unbelievable, unbeatable
value for money. A perfect first race bike or fast sportive machine.
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