653 Ribble (w/ sick candy fades) and 105 (56cm)

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  • I came across this and wanted to build it up into a neo-retro tumblr bike (the paint is amazing, especially in person) but very soon after getting it rolling I got totally sidetracked with job stuff. It's Reynolds 653, has a BSA threaded bb and 130mm rear spacing.

    It got about 200kms use but there were a few problems. The first was to do with the headset adaptor; it slipped quite frequently, meaning there was vibration at the front end. I also never quite got the gears indexed properly and the Chinese carbon post slipped. These problems are quite easily rectifiable (e.g. new seatpost and a quill stem), and everything else is flawless - the group set has had very little use, and it has just been gathering dust in my room.

    Would be perfect for breaking necks at cafes - just needs some wheels and a bit of attention.

    Measurements:

    ST C-T = 57cm
    ST C-C = 56cm
    TT C-C = 56.5cm
    HT = 15cm

    more pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/iNN74r3aNuyS9b­RS2

    Selling as seen (i.e. everything in the top picture). Would consider splitting if there's really no interest. I was thinking somewhere ~£300-350 for the lot? Call me out if that's off.

  • Damn, this is cool! GLWS.

  • ooooh (looks into medically extending shin bones...)

  • V.nice, love me a Ribble, glws.

  • Bargain. If it’s anything like mine, it’s a lovely ride. GLWS

  • If you consider splitting, I would be interested in the groupset.

  • id be interested in the frame if you consider splitting

  • PM'd

  • Thanks all - I think all PMs have now been replied to...

  • Is this gone?

  • nope still here. Various dibs for frame/group if it's split though

  • You reckon you could fit raceblade guards in there with 25mm tyres?

  • Those are 25's in the picture I'm pretty sure. I wouldn't like to guarantee it, but I don't think it's out of the question. The downtube cables are out of the way at the side, so they wouldn't be and issue.

  • Would you post this ?

  • Dibs, PM!

  • If anyone wants to split to take the frame, i'll take the groupset depending on price, @darylxxx you were keen on the frame?

  • Yep I’ll take the frame pending agreement on price

  • sold

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653 Ribble (w/ sick candy fades) and 105 (56cm)

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