Going to get my Triban 5a today. Anything I should keep in mind?

[fatCyclist]

Hi all,

As per the title, I got a call to say my Triban 5a has arrived at the store and I can go and collect. Other than having the guy there fit the bike to me, is there anything else essential I should know about or ask while I'm there?

As for basic accessories, I'm going to get a couple of 'tubes, patches, and a pump. A helmet will have to wait until next payday. Other than those things, anything else basic I'm forgetting?

Thanks!

 

[RWright]

I guess they are assembling it for you. Try to get them to set it up for you if they do that. Seat height and angle, handlebar angle that you like, make sure the gears are indexed properly, wheels are true, spokes not loose, no scratches or dings, air pressure is correct. I could probably go on if I take a few minutes to think about it. Congrats on your new bike. If they are doing the set up this should be taken care of.

 

[vickster]

Make sure it's the correct size. If you are in between sizes, you may find you need a different stem, which I'd get them to sell you and fit

Get a track pump with a gauge and a pair of mitts/gloves. I would buy the helmet before I bought a pump, tubes, but that's me. Also padded shorts if you are new to cycling which it sounds like you are (especially if you are on the heavier side)

 

[fatCyclist]

Thanks, RWright. Yeah, they're assembling and fitting it for me. I'll check those other bits you mention just to make sure.

Hi Vickster -- size has already been established. I was in last week and they tried me out on a couple of a different sizes. This is why I had to wait because my size wasn't in stock (for my particular model). Thanks for the other recommendations. I'll add the track pump and look for padded shorts.

 

[Lee_M]

DFC!

 

[fatCyclist]

Hi lee, what's DFC?

 

[Lee_M]

Don't F*ing crash

you'll see it on motorcycle forums a lot!

 

[ianrauk]

Don;t forget lights, and a lock if needed.

 

[billy1561]

Small bottle of chain lube will be useful.

 

[fatCyclist]

Hah, well I'll try and not crash, but we'll see. It's been about a decade since I rode a proper bike. And I haven't had a 'racer' since I was 11.

Ian -- good shout, they're on my list, but as I won't be riding in the dark or leaving it anywhere for a while, I'll probably pick those up a little down the line. Billy -- good shout, I'll add that in too. (I'm hoping to negotiate a discount for all these bits if I buy together).

 

[Ozzrahog]

Enjoy your new bike mate, post up some pics and thoughts when you get it, looking to get one myself v soon

 

[Kies]

Would be nice to see the differences besides the obvious colour change

 

[fatCyclist]

I should be getting it this afternoon so I'll definitely post some pics and my thoughts on it after I've taken it for a spin.

 

[Cyclist33]

Make sure it's the correct size. If you are in between sizes, you may find you need a different stem, which I'd get them to sell you and fit

Get a track pump with a gauge and a pair of mitts/gloves. I would buy the helmet before I bought a pump, tubes, but that's me. Also padded shorts if you are new to cycling which it sounds like you are (especially if you are on the heavier side)

Don't you guys read the original threads??!

 

[voodoochilli]

Congrats! I've just ordered the Triban 3, I'm so excited! Looked at the 5a, looked awesome too. (Tried to haggle them down a bit but wouldn't work!)