i ordered several components from them. two weeks went by. then three. finally, i ordered the parts elswehere (in the usa) and bulit my bike. the parts arrived a month later. some lucky relatives wound up with free components.

also, the fact that they use xpace or whatever brand open mould frame is not a strike against them, to me. derosa charge a huge premium for the same frame with a beautiful paint job under the guise of "italian design"; ribble offer something equally functional--aconsistently well reviewed frame--for considerably less. in the end you wind up with a better value, and more money in your pockets for meaningful upgrades (or whatever else eyou choose to do with your cash).

there's nothing wrong with those carbon ribble frames. well, if you're a brand snob perhaps. otherwise...