I'm planning on using the Bike2Work Scheme to get myself a nice new Ribble. I have never really heard of them before but unless your a "Bike Snob", they seem like good well reviewed bikes and value for money. I'm thinking the Sportive Bianco with 105 and Aero wheels, any thoughts? Anyone had experiences with Ribble in the past? However the bike is 1073 £73 over the £1000 mark allowed. Ribble say if this happens ring them to discuss it, do you think if i pay the excess they will come to some sort of "Arranged deal"?
Also I am looking at upgrading the wheels to have either Phil Wood Hubs or Chris King R45 hubs. Unsure on the rims though any idea's? Or would i be better off getting some krysium SL's?
Finally Sportiv vs. Gran Fondo
If anyone has any other similar brands with a similar spec suitable give me a shout!
Cheers Lewis

