Not only does it look great value in specification terms, the Nero RC rides extremely well too. Where the Nero really lights up, though, is when the power goes down. While the rear stays look skinny, appearances can be deceptive. In fact, the overall sharpness, enthusiasm and responsiveness of the Nero is what makes it such a compelling ride.
It manages to be permanently enthusiastic and encouraging without being uncomfortably harsh. Chassis: Dedacciai frame made from T carbon fibre would be a great buy on its own. While Ribble build the bike, the Nero RC frame is a new offering from Italian frame and tubing specialists Dedacciai using almost obligatory T carbon fibre. There are some really nice detail touches, particularly oversized, diagonally overlaid sections at the rear of the top tube and the front of the down tube, which look like hydroforming profiles from an alloy bike.
The square-sided seat cluster sits above a tapered seat tube with a triple-split, double-clamp top to reduce stress. Dramatically tapered wishbone seatstays then team up with relatively skinny cloverleaf section chainstays with windowed alloy dropouts in the bottom corners. Good-looking Dedacciai forks curve and taper forward from the bulged barrel headtube, although the alloy crown block adds a lot of extra weight.
However, the frame itself is a decent weight for the money and the four-size spread should fit most people. Equipment: Pick your own parts — we went for full Shimano Dura-Ace plus quality wheels, steering gear and saddle.
The angular contact bearings in the hubs spin relatively smoothly and when the time does come for servicing, regreasing and precise adjustment is simple enough for even the least skilled mechanic. Red anodised nipples add a classy finishing touch — they even impressed the dispatch driver who delivered the bike.
As we mentioned, you can choose the spec of a Ribble bike yourself and our Nero Corsa came with a Dura-Ace groupset… which is just mad.
The Ribble hits the scales at just Now, 1. Down the other side of the hills and the Ribble behaves just fine. The Ribble Nero Corsa does just that.
Ribble Nero Corsa review. Latest deals. Our review Light and fast with decent frame and stunning spec. A beautiful performer.
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