Are Ribble Bikes Actually Any Good?
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You guys need to catch up on your reading... suggesting that people don't know the history of Ribble when it is you who have missed something.... Ribble have been around since 1887... They did not used to be a groupset website.. they started as a legit bike shop.. and have a long history that started before your grandfathers were riding tricycles.. Sorry.. it has to be said.. Otherwise keep it up lads.. love your work
I agree.
More than 30 years ago, long before the internet, Ribble used to take out a double page of small ads in Cycling Weekly. Their mail order catalogue was extensive and they used to sell nice steel framesets at a time when a Raleigh 531 steel frameset cost around £400. Around 1991 or 1992 I bought a Ribble frameset in Reynolds 653 for £235. It had a Terry Dolan decal on the top tube. At that time Dolan was a renowned builder of steel frames, building for Cougar as well. I think he did frames for Boardman at a time when Boardman was a top amateur time trialist. I still have that frameset. I stripped it down a few years ago and got a respray. I ride it, with 105 downtube levers, at least once a week from April to September. Still a lovely bike to ride.
Yes indeedy, Terry Dolan used to make Chris Boardman framesets that he would compete with. They were pretty local to eachother as I remember.
I think the mass produced Dolan stuff is probably a bit meh, but his frames for CB were high level.
I had the 653 frame as well with 105 groupset great bike. Also you could buy using cheque spread over 6 months
These 2 are just talking shit, they have literally no idea about Ribble and the likes, they probably weren't even born when Ribble started out! 😄
I had a Columbus sl frame set with veloce from 1993 or 4 - bottom bracket moved a lot and the bike was pretty poor - but had a terrible Dolan decal on it too
Openly admit you know nothing about them, the kinda slag them off… interesting way to go.
Still riding a 2014 R872. Still love it.
It might be nice if you had the courtesy to do some research before making stupid and/ or gratuitously derogatory comments. Unfortunately this comment relates also to your sit down chats. I don't think Ribble are quaking in their boots as you have become increasingly marginalised
I mean maybe I’m misunderstood the purpose of this video but unless you have knowledge of something why scratch the bottle of the barrel to form an opinion on it?
It's water under the fridge, mate. Let sleeping logs die.
I took delivery of a Ribble CGR last year and on the whole a fantastic everyday go almost anywhere bike. The selling point was being able to customise the spec to a huge extent. There were some very minor niggles that got resovled quickly through their customer service and resulted in a free set of tyres. I like that they have a few showrooms so it's possible to see what you will get, however all the sales and service is done online and if there is an issue then the bike might have to go back to the factory in Preston meaning weeks without a bike. On the whole though I would recommend them.
I didn't know much about Ribble's history either and had no knowledge of them until last year, but I have been riding their CGR "enthusiast" SRAM Rival model in Reynolds 725 for a year, and am about to receive a Ti version of their Gravel Enthusiast model with a SRAM electronic groupset in a day or two.
I live in Canada and I realize that support falls entirely on me once shipped, but the value prop is so good with Ribble bikes that I chose to go the import route over buying local. What I have gotten from them so far has way more value to me for the money than any Big Name from a bike shop that I could find. Even including shipping (which ain't cheap!).
I am not a cycling expert, and I ride mainly for fitness, but my Ribble 1x11 steel bike pleases me enormously with every ride, so yeah, I'd agree with your "underrated" assessment.
Ribble apparently has history all the way back to 1897, so they aren't just a former website for groupsets. 🙂
I picked up a SLR rim brake with DA 12 spd for 5800 USD. Absolutely love the bike. Great value for $
I got an Endurance Sl in Feb, and it's brilliant
I’ve had my Endurance SL Disc for 18 months. Rides incredibly well. Really fast but eats up long days too. Customer service was dreadful through the 18 months wait. The carbon frame is really delicate with chunks missing from the chain slapping it and the paint job is equally delicate with chips all over it.
the ribble ebikes are great value for money especially for the spec you can get compared to some other brands
I've been very interested in their Ti Gravel bike. Very affordable.
I own an Ultra SLR 'deathtrap' as you both have coined it. It's a great bike, high spec and for a relatively low value when compared to it's big name alternatives. The only time the steering lock has ever posed an issue for me is when I trackstand at traffic lights. I've never fallen off because of this, but it will only ever impede you if you're riding at walking pace. I would say my main gripe is the durability of some of the level branded components (freehub failed after 10 months of ownership) and the saddle clamp on the seatpost, Ultra owners will understand what I mean about the clamp, it's terrible!
I have a Ribble Urban 725 Single Speed, triple butted Reynolds 725, and it’s awesome, silky smooth ride quality, really fun bike.
I ride a Ribble Endurance 725 Tiagra equipped bike. It may not be the best bike in the world but it's a bona fide solid bike and I love that I got to design the color scheme myself.
@@sullivanbiddle9979 I think Ribbles triple butted Reynolds 725 frames have an excellent ride quality- buttery smooth.
Great bikes, I have a titanium CGR 105 group set and it’s a great year round and winter bike….totally underrated
Glad to hear it. Was impressed in Bluewater store a few days ago
I have a specialized, 3 scotts, 2 Ribbles and a Giant (I know, I have a problem).
The Ribbles are the CGR AL and R872 and I would recommend neither. The frames are poor quality and heavy, poor quality paint and not very well designed. They do give you good spec and finishing kit for the money though.
The giant is the best bike by far, quality frame, good price, upgrade the wheels and you’ve got a great bike.
Scott and Specialized are both decent.
Bought my Campag Chorus 11sp on Ribble back in the day.
It was the premiere groupset seller in those days.
I was looking at Ribble for a long time, but what put me off was the option of only orange or bright blue and the custom colour option being outrageously more expensive and the wait time went from 6 weeks to 8 months after Id ordered it. I like that it's a British bike brand, based near Preston and their showrooms are really nice. I wouldn't ever like to see them disappear like Forme did. Ive opted for the new Cube attain range, awesome build quality, great parts, unbelievable paint job and cables routed through the tube for less than 1K (upgrading from decathlon)
Katie used to ride Ribble and was quite impressed by the quality and the "we will fix it if it's wrong" attitude. What bothers me is what happens if you aren't in the U.K. and your bicycle breaks?
That's always going to be an issue with direct-to-consumer. The trade off is you either fix it yourself (what I do) or take it to a bike shop for a mechanic to do.
I find that Ribble saved me enough money compared to buying local stuff so I spent the savings on tools and free TH-cam videos to learn how to maintain it.
they pay the delivery fee to get it back if need be, or they with pay the local bike shop expense as long as you contact them first
You need to do,a orbea one of these 😊
Got a Gravel SL and its a great bike, as others have said on here its the claimed lead times to get the bike and the customer support that lets them down.
Like MFI furniture before Ikea blew them away (even the relatively random supply of bits and pieces in the Ikea box was preferable to MFI). On supplied items breaking, I've had that from various otherwise reputable suppliers: A Falcon Eddy Merckx from Sid Standen's in Beeston, Nottingham around 1976 snapped the right crank when I put some effort on a small slope - just missed being hit by a car right behind me; double bevel sliding mitre saws from Evolution and Erbauer had to go back the moment I described the problems I found. Instant replacements of part, refund, product and I'll tolerate the supplier. Messing about with delivery and then with customer support is inexcusable to me.
I was in the Ribble store at Bluewater a few days ago. They only have bikes, not parts, lights, clothes. The bikes look just what I want (even, need) - AllRoad especially. But there's that niggle about past experience and reputation - like with Evolution and Erbauer power tools
I had a ribble R872 back in the day. I seem to remember the chainstay cracking and upon pulling it apart it was chinese open mould from longteng.
Like the bikes but my ultra SL has been returned due to a crack in the carbon frame. Still in a que to be assessed after 3 weeks so must have alot of returns to work through. Hopefully can update with a postive outcome soon.
Re the steering talked about in video this is really not an issue once riding and does not cause any problems as never need to turn that sharp (small frame toe overlap a greater limiting factor). Other aero bikes and most mountain bikes also have steering locks now.
I was looking at a new Ribble cgr sl. Really like how you can customise the spec so it works out pretty good value as you don't have to immediately change stuff. I'm just a bit concerned that the general view of their bikes seems to be not the best. Is it the reliability that people question or is it the performance?
Have you actually ridden any of their bikes?
I own a R872 Disc and an Endurance SL Disc.
R872 is used all year round and has many thousands of miles, has been a great bike for £1k.
Only had the Endurance SL for a year, which my son uses and he loves it
I have two Ribbles a CGR and an R872, both with 105 groupset, all faultless over the last four years of ownership, my wife has just ordered a CGE ALe as her knees are starting to suffer a bit, when you bear in mind the groupsets are are all the same no matter what brand you buy, the only real differences are in the frames, build quality has been spot on on ours so I don't really see any difference between my ribble or my Cube or my Specialized, my CGR is my go to bike for long weekends as the geometry is more realxed but otherwise my Specialized and my R872 both with 105 have very little in difference except the price!
The Ribble brand may not be for bike snobs but it's value for money is superb!
Lawrence and Katie Kookaburra both ride or rode Ribble bikes
Lawrence no longer rides Ribble.
Neither does Katie
1992 Olympics Chris Boardman was sponsored by Ribble.
I had a horrible experience with Ribble a few weeks ago. I had my eye on an endurance 725 disc in steel. I did everything in my power to get them to help me out in grabbing one with a C2W voucher and when I went to buy it, it was all sold out and customer service was atrocious. ‘There’s nothing we can do…’ and then I tried to buy another bike and their website didn’t work!
I’ve now got a Boardman SLR 8.9 and that’s dope.
so you were impatient and didn't wait for them to get stock? not sure how that is atrocious customer service
@@willhopewell I waited three weeks where I initially contacted them informing them that I wanted a specific bike and waited for my C2W voucher to be approved. Companies like Canyon, Specialized and Orbea all reserve bikes when intent of C2W is happening. I was told that I would be able to purchase that bike when it happened and I did everything I could to ensure it would be available. Ribble did not reserve that bike even though I told them I’d put a holding deposit down. They told me I didn’t need to. I got my voucher and it had sold out in my size. They’re never making that bike again and they did nothing to try and mitigate the issue so yes, I’d call that terrible customer service…
Just had the same experience!
My new Dolan is an awesome bike!
Ribble is named after the river Ribble . They had a bike shop on the river bank . Ribble Valley is a cycling paradise with low traffic volume . Just be prepared to get wet as it rains a lot 😂
Ive been binge watching your 2 bikes abd a wheelchair videos. Your a freakn hero. Wish we could hang out. Unfortunately i live in a messed up city and wouldnt want you riding threw it. You definitely have my respect 🙏
Whats peoples opinion on the steel bike, Im new to road bikes always had mountain bikes and would like a good endurance bike for around £1000 i would pay more up to £1500 for a very good bike but dont know where to go, Yes i understand this is not alot of money for a bike but i should be able to get something decent for the money
Had a Gravel SL and the finishing was poor. Unfortunately wrote it off and ended up on a Kinesis Tripster which moves away from all industry trends. Breath of fresh air
I absolutely love my Ribble Ultra SL R with the Darth Vader handlebars! It was cheaper for me to import one to the USA than buy anything comparable here.
I also imported an ultra sl r. It is amazing!!! Import fees were crazy, though.
What was the cost( import fee)? How about the shipping?
@@Recreational-biker $700 on import fee. $200 shipping
Just bought my first bike in 20 years from Ribble. Entry Enthusiast AL advertised as having full Tiagra including crankset. Came with a very poor FSA set. When I questioned it they said it’s in the small print and the FSA is better. I don’t know if that’s true, it doesn’t look as nice haha. It has made for a disappointing new bike, but that’s what you get for an entry level bike.
Just picked up a used Ribble SL for £1150. Still goes like stink and weighs as little as a box of tissues. . .
I've got a ultra slr its brilliant cant fault it
Personally, I like the looks of the Ribble HT mtn bike in titanium. I would like to see them make a hardtail that has a 120-130mm fork and not a 150mm like the current model.
I tried to buy a Ribble thankfully they took so long to build and ship the US I canceled the order.
Sean 'The Animal' Yates has a Ribble that he uses to keep his hand in.
I love my Ribble 😍
CGR SL carbon frameset owner here since late 2020. Just because it was the only frameset I could get within one month from order and it came with BSA68 BB, which was a bonus. Quality wise, nothing special, BB finish is very bad (paint), caliper mounts were bad (but that is almost given on any Branded low end frame) needed facing, a lot. Internal routing is not the best, headset lower bearing seat wall thickness is really thin in one spot. But it was “cheap” and I use it all year around and it is great, the stiffness and compliance is quite good for the money. I would recommend, but it is not in anyway a Dream bike material… Probably more like a cheap workhorse which is not inherently bad in any way. ✌️
Ribble very local to me in clitheroe
Best place name award.
That’s amazing
Great showroom . First rate staff
I preferred it when the Ribble shop was on the jctn with Watery Lane and Strand Rd near Preston Docks. Was more local to me in Lytham. When they moved to Walton Summit it was still more local to me than current nearest at Clitheroe. It's just off the A59 so easy to call in if I'm on my way to Gisburn Forest.
I'm thinking of buying the rim brake Endurance SL but they only have small frames left so will have to sit on one first.
Ribble could be a great bike brand, UK version of Canyon. However all of their road bike geometries are very long and low, making them useless for normal people. Just look at Katie Kookaburra's setup as an example. Stem upside down and saddle massively forward.
I don't know if they are any good now. I know Hambini rips into them (although I care very little about his opinions). I do like how they have pushed the limits of aero on their Ultra SLR, and they have one of the most customizable bikes and paint jobs on their website....which is great.
Have you ever ridden or owned one? Or even seen one? If not, why are you rating them?
Brother went through 3 endurace frames because of defects. Not great quality
Did they warranty the 2nd and 3rd frame how long did this take. Mine is in queue for assessment of a frame crack and it's taking ages with no communication.
@@mikepearce8073 they did and eventually we got a full refund. Had to keep at them
I’ve never bought anything for over a couple hundred pounds and not cared about it
Ribble take money off you then do not deliver on time ,giving multiple reasons for multiple delays resulting in a cancelled order..... Dolan delivered early and only wanted paying when it was dispatched.......
I put my ultra slr on finance and that way, only began paying for it once it had been delivered 💪🤭
I bought a ribble ultra slr dura ace 12spd in white and azure and im the only one who gets compliments from randoms when im amongst my sworks, pinarello and ridley friends. im also faster than them.. so.. win win
I bought a ribble titanium endurance bike with a 105 groups set . Bought a pair of hunt deeper rims mainly because they looked better than the mavics that came with it
After riding giant defys for years I wouldn’t go back . Love the set up I have now
Absolutely nothing wrong with my Aero 883. Great spec at reasonable price . Ribble suffer the same reverse snobbery as Halfords or Boardman.
Does anyone actually own a new ribble bike? I was looking at these online the other day. The best thing is you can customise the setup (often at no extra charge) which is great.. eg buy it with a different length stem, cranks, cassette size etc.
I bought a Ribble Endurance SL in late 2019 for the reason that the set up customisation was available. I've not had any problem with mine and still enjoying riding it. 🙂
I bought their endurance steel frame to use exclusively indoors on zwift....its pretty nice
I have two now, CGR 725 and now Gravel Ti. The customization is great as the Ti comes 650b stock and I changed that to 700c.
I took delivery of the Ultra SLR in October '22. Love it, that being said, my only gripe with is isbthe clamp(s) for the saddle atop of the seatpost. Other than that, I simply adore the bike, i'll happily stare at it in the sun as the factory paint is out of this world!
Yep. Endurance SL with Zipp 404s. Love it!!
So you guys think Ribble can’t order decals and paint as well as Vitus, Ritte, Orbea, Canyon et al? You guys honestly think these aren’t built in the same 20 factories as countless other brands? Really bikes should be named after the components and tire on the deep section rims…so the new Factor should be named Shimano 9100, Continental 5000 series
YES is the answer.
I love Ribble. A British brand with a long history, building quality bikes here in the UK, with great Spec options and good value. They deserve more respect and support than these half-baked, uninformed opinions.
I seriously looked at the Ribble GCR AL but the quality of the welds put me off. They were truly awful all over the frame.
I’ve been riding a CGR AL for nearly 4 years. Probs done close to 10,000 km on it. Zero issues and a very nice bike to ride. Cost me less than £2k brand new and still going strong.
@@paddyotoole2058 I’m wasn’t claiming they aren’t reliable or good to ride - it’s just the welding on the example I was shown wasn’t finished very well, especially on the rear stays. If you’re thinking of replacing your bike Ribble are currently selling the GCR AL for only £999 which is something of a bargain. 👍
Dolan makes really good stuff nowadays..
Damn. So can’t get a Ribble because they’re uncool elite cyclists will look down at me. I can’t get a Triban or Boardman because people call it a Walmart bike. Canyon is always out of stock. Specialized, Trek, and Cannondale are overpriced. Rose and Cube bikes are cool but don’t sell in the US. What’s left in the under €2,000 market?
Sorry but this shows just how naive you guys are. Ribble are pretty local to me and I've been buying bits from them for over 20 years. Never thought about buying one of their bikes though... until recently.
Ribble owner
Ribble imho lost their way - like you mentioned they don’t want to be like Planet X; so they went high end with carbon frames mass produced in China. That’s ok but at the prices of the higher end you’d expect great QC.. huh.
i don't like this format on the channel, because the dude on the right always seems to talk about topics he absolutely has no clue about.
(rest of the channel is dope) ;)
Every single modern bike made today is seriously overpriced!
My Colnago CRS has a worse paint job than my On One Free Ranger! For the price, they're all shit!
Instead of talking so much BS, why don't you actually try a good Ribble bike and review it.
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Ribble bikes are still the same garbage, just with huge price tags now.
Based on extensive experience no doubt
Ribble still sells crap bikes.