They are available now but we thought we'd give some a good test and get some rider opinions before committing to buying any. Obviously all the colours are not final! Retail price is around £50. The model name is Ribo 'Urban', and they are available from all official Ribo retailers. Pictures of Ali's test set - apologies for the poor quality, just grabbed these in a rush: Cheers Adam
The main difference appears to be the spring - much smaller diameter than the Rohloff. I'm not certain how this affects it but I would guess less durable? A circlip on the outside of the tensioner is asking for trouble on a trials bike too...
Firstly I'd check your rim for dents and flat spots. If there are any then the wheelbuild can't be at fault - dents and flatspots loosen random spokes and it screws up the balance of the wheel. If the rim is in perfect condition then have a chat to the wheelbuilder, I would assume they would offer to re-true and tension FOC. Cheers Adam Edit: If you got a new DX32 then all you'd need would be the wheelbuild by the way - the spoke length is the same for that rim and the 2006 Echo
You can't use DOT fluid with Magura levers or calipers - it kills the seals... I think it'll be very tricky to get braided hose to fit a splitter too unfortunately.
Standard 26" forks are designed or use with that frame, same with the Zoot. The frame is also 135mm spacing at the rear, so you can run a Pro2 Trials, King, whatever...
I've seen that in the past. Try flipping the sprocket over, and if that doesn't work try an older chain for reference. I may be that your new chain needs to stretch a little bit before it meshes correctly with the rear sprocket. Once this has happened you may be able to get another link out of the chain too... Ads
We do! The frame you have uses a standard bashplate mounting system, so either of the Monty bashplates will fit, along with Zona, Onza, and Echo Team. Cheers Adam
Ribos aren't meant to have ankle support - if you want ankle support from a shoe then you need to wear basketball boots or a separate ankle support. The neoprene sock is in place to conform to BIU ankle protection criteria. Cheers Adam
Good old phantom gear... death on a trials bike! The amount of chain stretch you get when gapping tends to make it fall out... Great for normal MTBs though!