New Bike

[Portableaj]

Just bought the triban 3 only done about 11 miles and it was great even though i had nothing to eat and i was in the raining and i was worrying about going over bumps but its a good bike there is still stuff i need to buy like multitools clipless pedals shoes gator skins new lights glasses gloves locks and saddle bag pictures will come soon btw i got my helmet and cycle clothes

 

[defy-one]

Excellent. You are now Tribanese

 

[Easytigers]

Hope you have many miles of happiness...don't worry if you have problems in the first few weeks with shifting. Cable stretched v quickly on mine but just needed a bit of fettling to get it sorted (by the lbs - I'm not great at anything mechanical)

 

[cyberknight]

The triban`s are highly rated, i would buy one if i were in the market for a commuter/winter bike as they offer the best equipment for the price !

 

[helston90]

Take your time buying all the kit- you may find the more you ride you'll change your mind on what you need/ what spec it has got, other than that- enjoy!

 

[Portableaj]

Take your time buying all the kit- you may find the more you ride you'll change your mind on what you need/ what spec it has got, other than that- enjoy!

i was gonna buy all the main stuff at the same time but because some of the clothes was on sale i bought the clothes couldn't just buy the clothes without the bike and helmet and i need some mudguards too and once i start doing extremely long distances get lighter wheels

 

[Easytigers]

Good idea with the wheels...Spoke went on the back wheel last wheel and the rim failed leading to a rather banana shaped wheel and a long walk home (couldn't even turn the wheel with the brake disengaged). put a set of Shimano r500s on and feels like a new bike!

 

[Portableaj]

Good idea with the wheels...Spoke went on the back wheel last wheel and the rim failed leading to a rather banana shaped wheel and a long walk home (couldn't even turn the wheel with the brake disengaged). put a set of Shimano r500s on and feels like a new bike!

thanks from reminding me i need to get new brake pads soon and when i get new wheels im gonna upgrade to the mavic aksium

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I'd say the only kit that is essential is a good pump and a puncture kit.

I'm afraid the curse (and joy) of being a cyclist is that you'll never feel you have all the gear you need

 

[Supersuperleeds]

One thing you didn't mention, which I would recommend from day one is a skull cap.

 

[Easytigers]

I'd say the only kit that is essential is a good pump and a puncture kit.

I'm afraid the curse (and joy) of being a cyclist is that you'll never feel you have all the gear you need

I had a recent lapse and thought I had everything I needed...glad to say I'm past that now and 'checking out' a basket from probikekit as we speak!!!

 

[defy-one]

When i started out 6 months ago, someone here said cycling is expensive, at that time i didn't quite understand ..... I DO NOW!!!

 

[Andrew_Culture]

One of the joys of cycling is that it is an cheap or expensive as your means allow

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Even if it feels like it's just above your means...

 

[Portableaj]

When i started out 6 months ago, someone here said cycling is expensive, at that time i didn't quite understand ..... I DO NOW!!!

One of the joys of cycling is that it is an cheap or expensive as your means allow

Even if it feels like it's just above your means...

but if u always cycle it ends up paying off