I've not had any problems with the reach to the brakes and have not suffered from any arm or shoulder/neck pain. My last ride was 45 miles and was fine. As to the stem the overall size is 6". The 3" measurement is the distance between the handlebars and the headset. As to the saddle I've raised this to its maximum adjustment and the clearance over the crossbar is fine.
Bwtin Triban 3 sizing..
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Chescadence
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Thanks, John. Much appreciated, hope you have many-a-happy mile on it.
Best regards,
C
Chescadence
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Thanks, Neil. So the stem is 6" overall, included the headset bolt/bracket and the bracket it joins the handle bars with and the gap between headset and handlebars is 3"?
C
Chescadence
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Great, thanks Neil. The reach should be fine for me then!
Hope you enjoy riding your T3, best regards!
C
Rob3rt
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A stem is measured in mm/cm and is measured from the centre of the steerer clamp to the centre of the handlebar clamp.
A 6" stem would be a very long stem. A 3" stem is a pretty short stem too. If the frame ends up being a tad big, if the stem is <90mm, you are going to end up with a very stubby stem when you buy a shorter one.
The "normal" range of stem length's is about 90mm-130mm.
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The standard stem that came on my 54cm Triban was 110mm.
I reckon 57cm will be the one.These bikes "size" small, I am just over 6', 33" inside leg, and was recommended the 57cm, I sat on one and then bought a 60cm from this forum. The 60cm is definitely the right size for me
Same with other bikes, I have just sold a 57cm Sirrus which felt too small, but my 58cm Discovery feels a tad too big, far bigger than the 60cm Triban................
Same with other bikes, I have just sold a 57cm Sirrus which felt too small, but my 58cm Discovery feels a tad too big, far bigger than the 60cm Triban................
Chescadence
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Hi Rob,
Neil measured 6" inclusive of both brackets: Steerer clamp + Handlebar clamp= 3" Gap between steerer clamp and handle bars 3". So for a c-c measurement, it would come out as c.4.5" (Gap between the two clamps + both half clamps). which is about 11.5cm
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Chescadence
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Chescadence
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Bike arrived today! Two days early, it appears to be a good fit, i haven't yet completely adjusted the saddle, but when I sit with my hands on the top of the brakes, the handlebar completely obscures the front hub.
Widge
Baldy Go
Congrats, Liam........and welcome to the triban 3 owners club!
How well I remember the thrill of opening mi giant cardboard box in August. An did you get the free choccy bars and broken lights? And the cheesy little bell?
I think you'll love it.........and even if you don't-don't forget it only cost you 300 smackers and everything is upgradable and adjustable.
I changed tyres, stem and pedals fairly quickly. You will find that the B'Twin 'fast, reliable, comfortable' Tyres are actually none of these things at all....but after you discover they puncture if you sneeze on them it is a quick and worthwhile fix. For everything else...well-it's all pretty serviceable stuff and amazing for the money.
I'm 5'8'' and plumped for the 54cm size which fits me well. There is plenty of wriggle room to adjust things to taste between the sizes so don't fret too much. My new stem made a significant difference for me and only cost beans.
Have fun!
Best
w
How well I remember the thrill of opening mi giant cardboard box in August. An did you get the free choccy bars and broken lights? And the cheesy little bell?
I think you'll love it.........and even if you don't-don't forget it only cost you 300 smackers and everything is upgradable and adjustable.
I changed tyres, stem and pedals fairly quickly. You will find that the B'Twin 'fast, reliable, comfortable' Tyres are actually none of these things at all....but after you discover they puncture if you sneeze on them it is a quick and worthwhile fix. For everything else...well-it's all pretty serviceable stuff and amazing for the money.
I'm 5'8'' and plumped for the 54cm size which fits me well. There is plenty of wriggle room to adjust things to taste between the sizes so don't fret too much. My new stem made a significant difference for me and only cost beans.
Have fun!
Best
w
Chescadence
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Congrats, Liam........and welcome to the triban 3 owners club!
How well I remember the thrill of opening mi giant cardboard box in August. An did you get the free choccy bars and broken lights? And the cheesy little bell?
I think you'll love it.........and even if you don't-don't forget it only cost you 300 smackers and everything is upgradable and adjustable.
I changed tyres, stem and pedals fairly quickly. You will find that the B'Twin 'fast, reliable, comfortable' Tyres are actually none of these things at all....but after you discover they puncture if you sneeze on them it is a quick and worthwhile fix. For everything else...well-it's all pretty serviceable stuff and amazing for the money.
I'm 5'8'' and plumped for the 54cm size which fits me well. There is plenty of wriggle room to adjust things to taste between the sizes so don't fret too much. My new stem made a significant difference for me and only cost beans.
Have fun!
Best
w
Really happy with the bike, just adjusted it for my self, put SPD pedals on etc etc Happy with the fit of the 57cm, though i do have the spacers above the stem but no biggy! I like a slightly larger frame!
Really great bit of kit for the price, pretty light and seems well made. Like you say, tires will be replaced soon but other than that it'll be staying as it is I think!!
I'm a very happy Chester today!!
Thanks everyone!
C
Chescadence
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p.s no choccy for me 
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