Ribble bikes

Posted on Sun 31st, May 2015

• #1

staggy

Hi all, it's probably been discussed before, I'm new to the website so here goes, I'm thinking of buying a new bike, Ribble R872 or Sportive Racing, are they any good?apparently there made in the same factory as De Rosa, but can't be as good as there so much cheaper, not having De Rosa decals probably helps, all answers would be appreciated. Cheers
• #2

efb in reply to @staggy

I had the De Rosa R838 which was great until it cracked. I then had the R872 which is apparently about the same. I can't tell between them, dynamically. I can't tell you how it compares to X, Y or Z but I think it rides very well and for the price is excellent. I considered upgrading but concluded no point for the expense involved. No longer so light,but same comment about cost to upgrade. Also can look very good in the murdered out finish, hard to keep clean though.
• #3

efb

Oh yeah, I think the current deal they have on Athena equipped R872 is an absolute bargain.

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