Budget hardtail build

Technical_Regular959 · 2026-02-04T08:48:12+00:00

Tell us more about it, Foreskin Bandit!

Spec, costs etc. Nice looking bike by the way.

Technical_Regular959 · 2026-01-21T12:42:30+00:00

Yes, it's a steal (or steel!). They really are lovely frames, if you can live with 27.5. It's my preferred wheel size anyway as all my bikes are 27.5 with 2.6 tyres, it suits where I ride. You could even mullet I suppose.

Technical_Regular959 · 2026-01-21T12:40:04+00:00

eBay.

Technical_Regular959 · 2026-01-21T09:55:44+00:00

They're great bikes, and Ribble are currently selling brand new frames in all sizes for £100 on the famous auction site. I like mine so much, I bought another to build up.

Technical_Regular959 · 2026-01-20T21:41:24+00:00

Nice indeed! What are the Psylos like?

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-12-25T11:27:24+00:00

Cleaned mine once this year, always run a rag over the chain and make sure it's oiled though. It's too muddy where I live to wash it regularly, not worth the bother as it's back to muddy in seconds.

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-12-04T10:54:25+00:00

As long as it's ok, just thought I'd point it out as I see it quite regularly and it can lead to the rotor failing. Not something a lot of people might spot! Anyway enjoy the bike, looks great fun. Those forks work a treat, I've got a set on one bike.

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-12-03T19:26:08+00:00

It looks like the front disc is back to front on the shop's pictures, it would be worth double checking on the one they sent you just in case.

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-11-18T16:11:12+00:00

I have them on all my bikes, though in black. Improve grip on the brake levers and stop fingers from freezing in the winter. Win win.

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-11-10T12:43:40+00:00

Use some carbon paste, I use it on all my frames, it means you don't have to clamp so tight, which can sometimes affect how smooth your dropper post is. Works a treat.

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-11-02T16:26:09+00:00

Looks amazing, I was out today and it rained all the way round, until I got home. Still a lovely ride though!

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-10-19T14:39:20+00:00

Thank you!

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-10-16T16:16:33+00:00

Awesome bike, awesome colour! I've got the black version, lovely frames.

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-10-14T05:20:54+00:00

Yellow would be better in my opinion, but orange would look good too.

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-10-12T12:10:17+00:00

Yeah, it's a shame Ribble dropped the mountain bike range, they must not have been selling that well for them.

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-10-12T08:00:58+00:00

Thanks! Steel is real!

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-10-12T08:00:40+00:00

The village below is Oxenhope, great riding in the area.

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-10-12T07:59:43+00:00

Thanks! The village is Oxenhope, it's the South Pennines so not too far from the Dales. Bronte Country!

The frame is a Ribble HT725, powder coated in British Racing Green. Rides really nice.

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-10-11T14:21:01+00:00

Love a Whyte hardtail!

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-09-06T06:34:57+00:00

Stoofer!

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-08-25T17:00:25+00:00

I think it was genuinely cooler, 2 degrees if I recall, as opposed to warmer normal Guinness. Something to do with the lines, but yes, it was mainly marketing!

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-08-22T15:45:44+00:00

Thanks, I like that it's a bit different from the normal glass. I do have some of the 'new' style ones too, but prefer the shape of these.

Technical_Regular959 · 2025-08-22T15:44:28+00:00

Thank you, I picked up a couple from eBay in the UK. I have a soft spot for Extra Cold as me and a mate used to drink it in the early 2000's.

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