Ribble TT frame

Saw someone else bought one of these frames and at £99 quid can't really argue. Thinking of getting one for winter duties. Anyone got a view on them or reason why I shouldn't get one for the winter?

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productdetail.asp?productcatalogue=RIBBFRAT600

I think the rear spacing is wider than 120mm, after all it's design to run geared.

Hmm, ok will have to check that out. Their website is helpful in that it give zero information about the frame

It's a road bike with a mech hanger but just happens to have track ends, so it's road spaced - 130mm. You don''t get a fork with it, the welding looks grim on the few I've seen, and there's no mudguard clearance. Wouldn't be my first choice for a winter fixed bike.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dolan-Fxe-Road%2f-Track-Frame-58cm_W0QQitemZ260474115553QQcmdZViewItem

one winter frame with rear brake mounts and mudgaurd clearance should be do able

add a fork and it would be £150-200.

It's a road bike with a mech hanger but just happens to have track ends, so it's road spaced - 130mm. You don''t get a fork with it, the welding looks grim on the few I've seen, and there's no mudguard clearance. Wouldn't be my first choice for a winter fixed bike.

As a TT frame, the geometry will be focused on a aero rider position, and the frame possibly stiffer than a road equivalent (mind you track frames often are too). Because of poor riding conditions in winter, I would personally go for the opposite for a winter frame.

ie one that allowed a more upright riding position (more control on slippy roads)

• one that was more complient (less bumping = more control + more traction)
  
  

Just my thoughts.....

Also.....

The new carbon Ribble TT is a bargin at £467 (without fork). Bloody tempting, although that would be opening a serious money pit :(

You all raise valid points, I just liked the idea of being able to swap it between geared and not geared. Plus I like a stiff frame so that wouldn't be a problem. I'm guessing it is 1 1/8 headset? Anyone know if you can use old sq taper BB on them or do you have to use the new external bearing fuckers?

I think it be a lots easier having two seperate bicycle rather than one that you can change between fixed/geared, it's a lots more of a hassle that you would think.

with two different bike, it;s easier to dial the bike just the way you want it.

Evening guys - hope you don't mind me jumping in but any thoughts on this?
http://www.kinesisdecade.co.uk/product.php?id=3
I tend to agree with you ed.

What cranks will you be using? As it's 130mm rear, check the clearances between crank and chainstay.

Unless I'm missing something here, I can expect the chainstays to protrude more than on a track frame, therefore potentially causing issues with crank arm/spider, no?

What cranks will you be using? As it's 130mm rear, check the clearances between crank and chainstay.

Unless I'm missing something here, I can expect the chainstays to protrude more than on a track frame, therefore potentially causing issues with crank arm/spider, no?

with the track ends on its 120mm spacing

with the track ends on its 120mm spacing

How will that change the spacing?

:)

I was hoping to get away with some campy chorus (C-record era) cranks I have knocking about ifthat makes a difference?

I see what you are saying Ed but if you saw how many bikes I have in the garage you would convince yourself that a 2for1 was a wise move!

How will that change the spacing?

i assumed piftko was talking of the kinesis.

*The thinking mans fixed!* Adaptability is the key with this unique new frame. The clever ‘Swopout’ replaceable dropouts mean that you can easily and quickly swap from vertical 130mm spacing to horizontal 120mm spacing for a track hub.

Hmm, ok will have to check that out. Their website is helpful in that it give zero information about the frame

Have a look at why they say about Ribble on BikeRadar, they're a nightmare to deal with.

More info here:

http://www.tritalk.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=61952

seem like they would do well in the winter. go for it if you see a bargain

Does anyone know any information about this frame?
Because i can't find it.

There isn't much info about it available but I've seen a build based about this frame.

sorry but...
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12626460
and
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/S96zSppmODTlkw_-7mG5fQ?feat=directlink

...my build is getting there - got to stick the crank on and the proper wheels (sorry about the mess!)

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Could you take a picture from side?And what seat and top tube length would be?

Do these help? The frame is a medium (53cm).

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Hi Cujo101, is the BB shell threaded?

Here's a pic of the bb

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