Ribble TT frame

Unless my eyes deceive me that is a yes, which is what I wanted to hear, thanks for the pic man

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?

Most TT frames have a combination of track-end and mech hanger to allow you to dial in the rear wheel positioning (for aero benefits). This should give enough adjustment for chain tensioning of a SS/fixed set-up. The BB shell will almost certianly be 68mm threaded, and as such will take most BBs, just check you're buying the english version not the italian. The rear drop-outs have 130mm spacing so running a track chainset would mean putting in a slightly wider BB spindle, to acheive good chainline. Should'nt be difficult to put together really, and looks a bargin.

God luck ;)

(PS: It nearly sounded like you thought that you had too many bikes. Blasphemy)

Hmmm loving the fork and seat post on the Deda TT.....

....just need to work on my swiming* and I start triathlons to justify it ;)

(*actually, scrap that, the seas fecking freezing up here)

Rode the Ribble TT for first time tonight...
Quite compact - as expected which suits me as I'm not the tallest. Very different when compared to what I used to ride but very enjoyable. I've got some changes to make (better wheels, grips etc) but first impressions are good.

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That looks interesting

I've got one that I'm amassing parts to build up next week end all being well. I do intend to ride fixed as a winter trainer then put some tri bars on and use it as my TT bike next season.

What crank / chain ring / rear hub combo are you running ? and have you had any of the problems that the nay sayers above suggest you might?

I'm running a Sugino Messenger crankset and a pair of wheels off a old Langster. I need a better pair of wheels and I think that the rear hub may need to be larger (130 as the legend that is edscoble says)

It looks very decent!! If you were a DIY sort of fellow you could very easily strip it, remove cable guides etc. and refinish it and have a smashing Alu frame for well under £150!! It's rather tempting I must say!

Rode the Ribble TT for first time tonight...
Quite compact - as expected which suits me as I'm not the tallest. Very different when compared to what I used to ride but very enjoyable. I've got some changes to make (better wheels, grips etc) but first impressions are good.

different how?
and what did you ride before?

just thought you might elaborate a bit more as you seemed to have started to. cheers

Right, going to order one. Can anyone confirm the seatube / headtube diameter?

Ta

call DAVE at ribble cycles. no one else. he will answer your questions.

E-Mail ribble.

im being serious, for the last two years i lived around the corner from ribble. Dave knows his stuff. RIP the shop, i miss popping in on my way home for a brew.

Was going to ring them but it was 5.10pm, they close at 5.15. but must had clocked off early the lazy bastards. Anyway, for future reference the ST diameter is 27.2 and the headtube 1 1/8. Thanks to cujo101 for the info.

i assumed piftko was talking of the kinesis.

You can get these through cyclesurgery, if anyone cares.

the frames that is, not the dropouts. Although you can get the dropouts. With the frames. From cyclesurgery.

Is this clear?

what if i want the frame but not the dropouts?

how are you going to ride it?

So, still no answer on the main question of this thread: are these frames shit or not?

Why don't you buy one and let us know.

Can't be arsed really, getting a baby blue fixie first

Sorry to dredge this thread up.

I have one of these ribble 'TT' frames. I've had it a while now, picked it up for 40 bar, and have no idea what the hell it is either...
Did you ever get a frame name? I feared it didnt exist

what do you need to know? They are still selling them on the Ribble site.

Its a totally different frame.
Mine is like the one built in this thread, not on the site.
Thin top tube and seatstays, flairing on the centre. I can find lots of google images but no one has listed its proper name just Ribble TT.

hmph.