Bike Of The Year 2009 - And The Winner Is……
My ‘bike of the year 2009’ has to be the Ribble Aero TT. Not only is it an incredibly smart looking bike, with the deep rim Zipp’s on board and cool looking geometry lines, but the value for money ‘from £2199′ price tag cuts all the other contenders to pieces.
The component selection ranging from the Shimano Ultegra back end to the Dura ace front shifters makes it a match when it comes to the ‘big buck’ bikes.
Some of the lines on the other bikes are a bit too ‘futuristic’ for my liking, still exceptionally good bikes, but just not for me. The only bike for me that would come a close second would be the 2009 Trek Equinox TTX 9.9 SSL.
Could it only be a ‘brand’ thing that’s holding the price down on the Ribble Aero TT? Imagine if one of the top tri pro’s were sponsored by Ribble, or if one of the top cycling pro’s rolled into Paris on one. Would the price bracket be higher?
Who knows, however when it comes to value for money, this bike wins hands down and it looks ever so much the part too. If money were no option would I buy one of the other bikes? Yes, but I would also have a Ribble Aero TT tucked up in the garage too.
Out of all contenders for the coveted crown of ‘Trispace Bike Of The Year 2009′, which one would you go for if money were no option? Comments please!
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