Bwtin Triban 3 sizing..

[Chescadence]

Hi All,

Looking at a T3 and wondering what the frame size is like, it seems i'd need a 57:

I'm 5ft9 and a little bit with an inseam of just over 31inches. I've tried a few bikes and 54's always seem to be cramped. What a peoples views on this bikes sizing? how tall are you and what one have you got?

I can't try a T3 because the shops are miles and miles away..i can just do my best and pay for a return if it's wrong.

Also, can anyone tell me the distance from the front of their saddle to the handlebars if you have a 57? Is the ETT length 57?

Thanks for any advice,
Chester

 

[Darren Jeffrey]

Mine is a 60 and I'm 6ft. Fits like the proverbial glove

 

[Chescadence]

Thanks Darren,

Seems to suggest that a 57cm would do me fine then!

C

 

[Alex11]

I've got a 60 and I'm 6ft also

 

[Cycleops]

Can't comment on T3 but I have a 34" inside leg. I can ride and feel comfortable on anything from 59 to 63.5 but feel better on the bigger sizes. You will only know when you have ridden for a while.

 

[Rob3rt]

I would have said the 57cm is generally going to be a better match for someone 6ft tall. For the OP's height, again on paper, going on generalities, the 54cm is probably more likely the right size. However, this is said without studying the geometry chart. If you are in between sizes, it is usually best to get the smaller one.

 

[rock-hopper]

I ride a 57cm and am 5' 9" with 32" inside leg, tried a 54cm in the shop but seemed a bit cramped, get on great with the 57cm

 

[Chescadence]

I would have said the 57cm is generally going to be a better match for someone 6ft tall. For the OP's height, again on paper, going on generalities, the 54cm is probably more likely the right size. However, this is said without studying the geometry chart. If you are in between sizes, it is usually best to get the smaller one.

Yea- I see what you mean, according to the Btwin website, for the Triban 3 they recommend a 57cm for someone 175cm tall, but a 54 for someone 174cm tall.

Say it arrives, and the reach is a little large- would it make a massive differences performance wise? or could i get a smaller stem and it'd be fine. How much difference would it make?

Thanks for any advice. Shame I have to buy blindish and take the risk, but such is life.

C

 

[Chescadence]

I ride a 57cm and am 5' 9" with 32" inside leg, tried a 54cm in the shop but seemed a bit cramped, get on great with the 57cm

Thanks, that's encouraging. Is the 57cm the top tube length, also, have you any idea of the length from the saddle to the front of the handle bar? So I can get a gage of the reach?

Thanks,
C

 

[Rob3rt]

Basically, the seat can go up and down, so don't worry so much re. the inseam, as long as you can stand over the bike without damaging your genitalia, it is fine. What you need to be looking at is the top tube length. If you buy a larger frame and find it is too big, you will struggle to alter the fit without buying silly stumpy stems, possibly with weird negative angles to lower the front end etc. If you buy a smaller frame, then it is easier to make things fit. This is assuming you are somewhere between the 2 sizes, if you are way too big on a frame, you will end up with a daft long stem that will make the bike steer like a boat!

If you are new to road bikes, it is hard to tell what fits by feel without riding both around for a bit.

 

[Chescadence]

Basically, the seat can go up and down, so don't worry so much re. the inseam as long as you can stand over the bike without damaging your genitalia it is fine. What you need to be looking at is the top tube length. If you buy a larger frame, you will struggle to alter the fit without buying silly stumpy stems etc. If you buy a smaller frame, then it is easier to make things fit. This is assuming you are somewhere between the 2 sizes, if you are way too big on a frame, you will end up with a daft long stem that will make the bike steer like a boat!

Thanks Rob,
I guess it's just a case of wait until it arrives on Wednesday and see. Considering the price I'm paying, for what is supposedly a great bike, I wont complain too much if I have to pay for it to be swapped

Cheers,

 

[JoeyB]

Yup a guy at work just picked up a 57cm Triban 3.... he is about 5'9 too so you should be good with that.

 

[Chescadence]

Yup a guy at work just picked up a 57cm Triban 3.... he is about 5'9 too so you should be good with that.

Thanks mate,
I also spoke to a guy on the phone who worked at decathlon, he said he was 5ft9 and bought a triban 5 57cm. Perhaps btwin sizes are a bit smaller than usual? Fingers crossed for my 57cm!!

p.s you've all been a great help, my first post and this site- hopefully be many more.

 

[Neil1000]

I'm virtually the same size as you and went for the 57cm. I'm really happy with the fit of the bike. I did try a 54cm one but I'm glad I went for the slightly larger size.

 

[Chescadence]

I'm virtually the same size as you and went for the 57cm. I'm really happy with the fit of the bike. I did try a 54cm one but I'm glad I went for the slightly larger size.

Thanks for the reply, Neil. Sounds encouraging, the only thing that worried me was the handlebars/brakes being too much of a stretch. However, the stem is quite short (about 3inches?) so i'm hoping the reach will be okay.

C