My Ribble R4

[nathb]

Hi guys,
I've been here for a short time now, mainly trying to purchase bits and reading the vast amount of useful information from this great site.

Anyway's I thought it was about time that I posted what I have done with the knowledge and parts I have collected.

My bike is a mix of modern and retro and I'm really enjoying it!

Here's the pictures:

(I changed to the Bombers from these)

Specification wise:
Frame - Ribble R4 19.5"
Forks - Marzocchi XC600 retro
Brakes - Hope C2 (Number 3 Front, Number 2 Rear)
Wheels - Hope Hubs with Mavic 521 rims (Ti glide Rear)
Shifters - Shimano Deore

Thanks for reading!

 

[tintin40]

Interesting frame

 

[nathb]

Interesting frame

Thanks, I think?

 

[tintin40]

Interesting frame

Thanks, I think?

It's not just round tubing welded together. The top tube is ribbed?

 

[nathb]

Interesting frame

Thanks, I think?

It's not just round tubing welded together. The top tube is ribbed?

Yeah, it's ribbed.

Hard to get a picture of but these may show it a bit more:

 

[tintin40]

I see a very interesting frame. Ribbed for stiffness & comfort

Alloy?

 

[nathb]

I see a very interesting frame. Ribbed for stiffness & comfort

Alloy?

7005 heat treated butted aluminium tubing.

I got it from here: http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/mtb-bm ... IBBFRAM200

I was originally going to get a Merlin Malt 3 frame, but due to my rear wheel setup I needed V brake mounts and disc mounts (for future upgrades), then I stumbled across this.

Really can't complain at the price and it has character. Plus as it seems to be very universal I can slowly upgrade everything ready for a 456 or FSR. :roll:

 

[tintin40]

can't complain at £149 good buy. enjoy it.

 

[nathb]

can't complain at £149 good buy. enjoy it.

Thank you very much!

It was only £120 delivered.

 

[tintin40]

And you bought British Good name to