What is group set in MTB?

A group, gruppo/groupo or groupset are all ways of describing the collection of parts that make up a bicycle’s drivetrain. The components include the shifters, crankset, bottom bracket, front and rear derailleurs, chain, and cassette.

Who makes Ribbles?

Bikes from Ribble are masterminded at their UK headquarters, produced in the far east and then built up back in the UK in Preston and Birmingham. One of the greatest attractions of buying a bike from Ribble is that customers can select their own spec via the online bike builder.

Who are Ribble bikes?

Ribble Cycles is one of the oldest brands in cycling and has been leading the evolution of the industry since 1897. From its earliest beginnings during the Victorian era through to its position today as a cutting edge manufacturer of British built, market-leading bicycles.

Where are Ribble frames made?

Ribble Steel frames being manufactured in the early 90’s in Kirkham, Lancashire. Modern steel frames are either constructed from cheaper high tensile steel or higher-grade chromium-molybdenum.

Which is better Alivio or Deore?

Shimano Alivio offers a 2×9 or 3×9 gearset with a full crankset, front and rear derailleur. Shimano Deore has a much wider range of gearsets with 1x 10,11 and 12 as well as a 2×10 and 11 option. These 2 by systems have many more options for staying in the perfect cadence, so can be seen as an upgrade over Alivio.

Is SLX better than deore?

Shimano SLX is also a killer value and sees a bit of weight savings over the cheaper Deore groupset. Much of the weight is in the rear cassette that gets an alloy cog and carrier compared to the steel Deore option. Looks get a bit cleaner and materials also get a slight improvement.

Are Ribble bikes good value?

Ribble Cycles is a British bike company originally established in 1897. Now one of the UK’s biggest online bike dealers and selling bikes all over the world, Ribble specialises in using thoroughly road-tested frames from the Far East as the basis of customer-specced bike packages that offer exceptional value for money.

Are Ribble bikes made in China?

They use the fact that the bikes are designed and built in the U.K. and customer loyalty to lever against the big names ( who are nearly all using Chinese or Taiwanese facilities). The sticker says designer, but they’re made cheaply in China.

Who owns Ribble Cycles?

True Capital
The parent company of Lancashire’s Ribble Cycles has been acquired by a London-based retail investment firm. Cyclesport North, run by the Dove family, has owned Ribble Cycles since the 1980s. The new owner is True Capital, which owns niche retailers in other sectors.

Are Ribble bikes open Mould?

As Ribble has established a foothold in the market, it has moved from open-mould frames and started to design and develop its own frames.

Which is better Acera or Alivio?

Alivio is only one step down from the more well-known groupset Deore (M6000), which appears on entry-level racing mountain bikes all over the world. As one might expect, it’s a little bit better again relative to Acera and the groupsets further below. Smoother, faster, slightly more reliable – you get the idea.

Which is better Altus or Alivio?

Both groupsets are more recommended for city bikes where they will be less stressed and are more likely to last longer. For mountain bikes or rougher trails, you are better off with higher specs group sets. Of these two, the Alivio groupset is more durable.

What are MTB groupsets?

MTB Groupsets are designed to cater for the diverse range of machines available today. Merlin offer the opportunity to select different component specifications in groupsets, such as crank length or cassette ratio.

What is the APR on classic and Ribble bikes?

Classic Finance (14.9% APR) is over 24 or 36 months. 0% Interest Finance over 9 months is available on all Ribble bikes with the exception of Special Offer / Special Edition and Clearance bikes. 0% Interest Finance over 18 months is available on all bikes over £3,000.

Is the Ribble HT Ti a hardtail MTB?

The Ribble HT Ti is the all-new Titanium Hardtail MTB. A stunning combination of elegant design and blistering performance, the HT Ti is agile, light and steadfast, rockets up climbs and is ridiculously fun on descents. The HT AL is the definitive hardcore hardtail against which all others should be judged!

How much finance do you offer on Ribble bikes?

0% Interest Finance over 9 months is available on all Ribble bikes with the exception of Special Offer / Special Edition and Clearance bikes. 0% Interest Finance over 18 months is available on all bikes over £3,000.