![]() ![]() Even if di2 isn’t in the cards, there are still great mechanical choices to match up with this particular frame. That “feel” is in how the frame, cockpit, wheels, and group all work together to create a compelling package. Rather than being little more than a race bike with mudguards attached as an afterthought, it is purpose built to combine the decent. ![]() The ideal ‘general-purpose road bike’, if there is such a thing, is as specialist a machine as any. It’s a logical move into something more capable and a bike you can grow with as a rider. Richard Hallett tests £1,000 two all-round road bikes: the Tifosi CK7 and the Ribble Endurance 725 Disc. Ribble has done a really nice job making a bike that definitely feels like the right step up for someone who is getting more serious about road biking. The Verdict: Should You Buy a Ribble Endurance SL Disc?Īt the price point and feature list of this Ribble bike, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better value for this caliber of road bike. It’s wise to peruse their Available Now page to see if an Endurance SL Disc is available. Ribble continues to suffer from supply chain delays like the rest of the bike industry, so be prepared to wait multiple months (if not longer) for a bike. They’ve just redesigned it and I have one on order, so I have yet to report on installation. I’ve been looking for a new GPS mount for my bike computer, and it turns out that because of the spacing on the handlebars on the S and below sizes, only the one from Ribble will work. For example, the lack of third-party bike accessories. He’s the undeniable source for all things di2, keeps up with the changes in technology, and has an excellent introductory guide to the 105 system.Īs for this Ribble bike, I don’t have too many complaints beyond that there are unique eccentricities of buying from a DTC brand that also makes many of their own parts. If you’re considering di2, please follow and read Better Shifting. For someone like me who wants to take the next step into more serious road biking (including learning more complex maintenance), Shimano doesn’t have much more than a dealer manual available. Shimano has almost no consumer-focused directions on how to use and maintain a di2 system. The number one criticism I have about this bike isn’t even directly related to Ribble. Geoff Nudelman / Spy Geoff Nudelman | SPY It comes in several sizes and is fairly manageable. You can upgrade, but probably don’t need to unless you need minor weight savings or more aggressive positioning, in which case it may be worth looking at one of Ribble’s racer options like an Ultra. You also get a fully integrated handlebar/stem set regardless of trim, most likely Ribble’s Level 5 carbon option. In simple terms, either is a solid and dependable wheel/tire combo perfect for this caliber Ribble bike. Mine also arrived with the standard Level DB40 Sport, tubeless-ready wheelset wrapped in Schwalbe One road rubber (yours could also arrive with Continental’s Grand Prix tire). The model tested for this Ribble bike was an Enthusiast build with Shimano’s new 105 di2 system, which takes older, higher-grade components and incorporates them into a wireless setup meaning more efficient and dialed shifting compared to most of the mechanical groupsets Shimano makes. All Endurance SLs come with a carbon fiber-monocoque frame and in one of three trims - Sport, Pro, and Enthusiast, which is the top range, followed by a fully custom option. ![]()
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