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

[voodoochilli]

It's a lovely looking bike and I might consider buying one of these for the better half.

Is it just me or is the saddle position relative to the handlebars far too low? Can anyone confirm or deny?

I keep hearing this - the saddles should be high. It's a weird concept to me but people keep saying it!

 

[fatCyclist]

It's a lovely looking bike and I might consider buying one of these for the better half.

Is it just me or is the saddle position relative to the handlebars far too low? Can anyone confirm or deny?

It was fitted to me, so it's the right height for me. I have short legs/long body so a higher saddle isn't comfortable for me.

 

[400bhp]

It was fitted to me, so it's the right height for me. I have short legs/long body so a higher saddle isn't comfortable for me.

Hmmmmmm, not convinced fella. Someone who knows a lot more than me about bike fit will be along shortly.

 

[billy1561]

Hmmmmmm, not convinced fella. Someone who knows a lot more than me about bike fit will be along shortly.

Seems quite low to me. not often i see a saddle lower than the bars..

 

[fatCyclist]

Hmmmmmm, not convinced fella. Someone who knows a lot more than me about bike fit will be along shortly.

Not convinced it was fitted to me, or that it's not comfortable? Because either way I can say it was, and is. Not sure what else to say really. Although I'm new to road bikes, I'm not new to bikes in general and if it's comfortable for me I'm not sure raising it will be of any benefit.

 

[Ozzrahog]

Out of interest mate what height/inside leg are you? Curious about the sizes of the 5A

 

[fatCyclist]

Out of interest mate what height/inside leg are you? Curious about the sizes of the 5A

30 inside leg and 5,10.

 

[400bhp]

Not convinced it was fitted to me, or that it's not comfortable? Because either way I can say it was, and is. Not sure what else to say really. Although I'm new to road bikes, I'm not new to bikes in general and if it's comfortable for me I'm not sure raising it will be of any benefit.

Both, to be honest.

I'm sure it's comfortable when sitting on it and perhaps a natural feel as you've come from a mountain bike - but doing 2+ hours in the saddle, or riding over a prolonged period then it might not be.

My understanding is that you need a slight outward arc on your back and relaxed shoulders (I had a bike fit on 2 bikes a couple of weeks ago).

As above, would appreciate other people's thoughts.

 

[Ozzrahog]

Cheers, about the same as me, so the 57 is looking good for me

 

[fatCyclist]

Both, to be honest.

I'm sure it's comfortable when sitting on it and perhaps a natural feel as you've come from a mountain bike - but doing 2+ hours in the saddle, or riding over a prolonged period then it might not be.

My understanding is that you need a slight outward arc on your back and relaxed shoulders (I had a bike fit on 2 bikes a couple of weeks ago).

As above, would appreciate other people's thoughts.

Well, I can't say how it'll be after 2+ hours so I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. But whether you believe me that I had it fitted or not is by the by. Not sure why you would think I'm lying, that's frankly a bit disrespectful. I appreciate your concern, but all I can say is for now I'm happy with the fitting and the position of the saddle, and the service of Decathlon overall. Allan, their tech spent a considerable amount of time with me today and I don't have any complaints. If I find later down the line that it's not comfortable I'll use the free service to have it changed. But for right now it feels right to me.

 

[Longshot]

Nice looking bike. What's the price upscale compared to the T3 reflect? Components? Frame?

 

[fatCyclist]

Nice looking bike. What's the price upscale compared to the T3 reflect? Components? Frame?

You get the Sora gearset on this one, and upgraded saddle. The frame and carbon fork are the same. I think the levers and brakes are upgraded also.

 

[Longshot]

You get the Sora gearset on this one, and upgraded saddle. The frame and carbon fork are the same. I think the levers and brakes are upgraded also.

Thanks. Interesting.

 

[billy1561]

Well, I can't say how it'll be after 2+ hours so I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. But whether you believe me that I had it fitted or not is by the by. Not sure why you would think I'm lying, that's frankly a bit disrespectful. I appreciate your concern, but all I can say is for now I'm happy with the fitting and the position of the saddle, and the service of Decathlon overall. Allan, their tech spent a considerable amount of time with me today and I don't have any complaints. If I find later down the line that it's not comfortable I'll use the free service to have it changed. But for right now it feels right to me.

I would respectfully suggest that 400bhp means the quality of the fit and probably the comfort re the saddle position. Don't think for a minute he doesn't believe you had it fitted...

 

[fatCyclist]

I would respectfully suggest that 400bhp means the quality of the fit and probably the comfort re the saddle position. Don't think for a minute he doesn't believe you had it fitted...

My apologies then, I must have misread. No offence intended. All I can say is that I'll continue to ride it and gauge the comfort as I spend more time in the saddle.