Pinarello FP1 or Ribble Gran Fondo?

If you are buying a complete bike, the gear system will be whatever is actually on the bike. If you want something other than that, buy a different bike. Bike shops do not normally switch out drivetrain components. Buying a bike and then changing parts is expensive. Bikes with triples are good for long steep hills, but shifting is less precise than with a compact and there is a small weight penalty for the extra chainring and longer cage rear derailleur. If you are looking to buy a quality bike like either of these, you have to take the time for a proper fitting and hopefully a test ride. Different bikes fit differently, frame geometries differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. The bike that fits you best will be the best for you. If you are looking at bikes from previous year models, odds are that there are limited sizes available. Saving money on an older model won't mean much if you can't get your proper size

Ribble Gran Fondo

This Site Might Help You.

RE:

Pinarello FP1 or Ribble Gran Fondo?

I am thinking about buying a bike. I liked the look of the Pinarello FP1 ( I think it is 2009 model? ) in Sky colours, but now I have seen the Ribble Gran Fondo ( 2010 model ) and I like that too. In your own opinion which is the best bike and why?

If I got either of the above bikes ( I live...

I'd go for the Pinarello - the Ribble may be cheaper but the Pinarello will have a much better resale value - it's worth factoring that in to any consideration. My Bianchi flew off ebay at a price higher than it was probably worth..... :-)

Nothing wrong with the Ribble but you have to love what you ride....... Pinarello ooze quality even on their entry level bikes.

I'd go for a compact or double and change the rear cassette if you need to. It will look a much better bike & ride better too. Triples are kind of going out of use now we are running 9 & 10 speed cassettes

The FP1 is a good looking, good performing bike, but how much are you paying for the Pinarello name?

The Ribble Grand Fondo is also a good looking, good performing bike and you dont pay as much for the Ribble name.

You will get a lot more bike for your money of you go with the Ribble.

I am just lining up a Ribble GF too having done much research. As for gear ratios, you will get an easier choice going triple with the number of teeth as small as possible on the front mech and largets numnber of teeth on the rear, but remember, if you end up with a an easy climbing ration, you will lose out on the smaller cogs at the rear so descents may just be a roll.

I don't know about "looks", my bike is black or something.

Since you don't include links I will not take a look and can't tell which is better.

Go with triple. Leave the compact for the racers.

Busy likes a good joke Hope she can spare a moment to see this - cheers