Cycling

[horlock07]

Its tempting... thats a lot of bike for the money!

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPWHT/planet_x_pro_carbon_franko_bianco_race_road_bike

[Samdy Gray]

It's been that price for a while now.

Had a butchers around Hargroves earlier, but bar a couple of CAAD 8s and Spesh Allez's there's nowt of much interest

[Bewster]

It's been that price for a while now.

Had a butchers around Hargroves earlier, but bar a couple of CAAD 8s and Spesh Allez's there's nowt of much interest

Hargroves is shit, I have just down the road from my office. Unhelpful, unfriendly and patronising.

[Samdy Gray]

Just found the "Special Editions" section on Ribble.

All of this for £601.99:

Ribble 7005 Sportive Frame 52cm (C-Top)
Ribble 7005 Sportive Carbon Road Forks 1 1/8" ITS
Ribble Headset Branded Ribble 1 1/8" Hidden (ITS) 45 x 45
Shimano Tiagra 4600 10 Spd Double Groupset
Shimano 4600 BB Cups (34/35/4500 double/triple) Eng
Shimano Tiagra 4600 Brakes
Shimano 10 Spd Tiagra 4600 Cassette 11-25
Shimano 10 Speed 4601 Tiagra Chain
Shimano Tiagra Double 4650 10 Chainset Compact 172.5 34/50
Shimano Tiagra 4600 10 Double Front Gear Braze-on
Shimano Tiagra 4600 10 Spd Rear Gear Short
Shimano STI Levers Tiagra 4600 10 Speed with cables Double
ITM Pr Whls Aero 2.4 8/9/10 Shim
ITM Alutech Wing 6061 31.8 Bars White 42cm
ITM Alutech 6061 31.8 Stem White 100mm
Selle Italia X1 Flow Saddle White
CSN Superleggera Alloy Seatpillar Black 31.6 400mm
Continental Ultra Sport Rigid Tyre White/Black 700x23mm
Yaw Butyl Inner Tube 700x18/25 SV42mm
ITM Cork Embossed Handlebar Tape Black

[Bewster]

That's a great deal Sam. As long as its the right size

[Samdy Gray]

They've a fairly decent sizing guide. I'm between 52 and 54 and they recommend going with the smaller size if in between. I can always change the stem length.

[horlock07]

Looks like a deal that, tiagra is good kit so I'd say go for it. Good scope for cheap upgrades if you want to as well.

[Samdy Gray]

That's one of the "summer specials" so no real upgrade choices except for colour and length of some components.

Frame seems to get good reviews. Rims aren't the best but they can be updated later. Probably going to order it tomorrow.

Need to get some SPD shoes and pedals though.

Shame I didn't get anything sooner, my old man invited me out on a club run tomorrow.

[Bewster]

Good job Sam, looks like a bargain tbh. Tiagra g/s is £300 alone.

[4D]

Do you semi pros notice any difference from the upgrades?

[Bewster]

Do you semi pros notice any difference from the upgrades?

As already answered :

I think a lot of it depends on the functionality of the parts replaced and whether or not they need replacing. As already alluded to the old Sora shifters had "thumb" lever to change up - with isn't as easy or as functional as 105s or Ultegras. So yes it would make a difference.

I have Shimano 105s throughout and I'd like ultegra but the cost and the weight saving do not add up at all for me so no. I'd be better off shedding a few more lbs from around my waist.

I upgraded my wheels earlier this year, they have better hubs so roll better and longer, they are stiffer and lighter so easier to go up hills. So yes providing the gap between the part replaced and part upgraded is big enough.

[horlock07]

That's one of the "summer specials" so no real upgrade choices except for colour and length of some components.

Frame seems to get good reviews. Rims aren't the best but they can be updated later. Probably going to order it tomorrow.

Need to get some SPD shoes and pedals though.

Shame I didn't get anything sooner, my old man invited me out on a club run tomorrow.

Sorry that's my bad English (I blame typing on a phone!) I meant that the important bits (frame and group set) look great and if you choose to upgrade wheels in say 12 months around 100 quid will get a great set!

[horlock07]

I must admit I only use strava on my phone,  got a wireless computer for speed etc but battery doesn't last long so tend to just do by feel and upload at end.  Would like a garmin but with the ankle biter can't really justify the cost at the moment.

Plus without the computer telling me present speed whilst I ride I don't have to see how slowly I was grovelling in the lakes on Saturday.... No legs and not a good ride!

Bloody ironically after posting this my phone gps had a hissy fit this morning and failed to record my ride which was a lumpy one, I can work out the distance and time but not the height which is a bit of an arse.

Maybe I better get a Garmin! 

[Nomoreheroes]

I cant get Strava to work! Keeps saying 'Location services are disabled. Would you like to enable them to record Strava activities.' I click yes and it takes me to the Location services which are all ticked.

[Samdy Gray]

Does your phone actually have GPS?