Triban 3 Owners Club

[chris ward]

I think you've chosen the wisest option Chris.
I get the feeling the new model may be a bit of a disappointment TBH.

Welcome to "the club" Be sure to keep us informed how you go on with the new bike, both on here and on the T3 Owners as per my sig.

Only annoying thing is that I don't have a local Decathlon. Got a 4 hour round trip to the Birmingham store, there are closer branches but Birmingham are the only one with both the 57 & 60 in stock and I really want to make sure that I get the correct size.

Hopefully the weather doesn't get to bad over night and I get a nice easy drive tomorrow.

 

[andyoxon]

So what's the talk about the new Triban 3 being reduced spec?

 

[BrianEvesham]

Only annoying thing is that I don't have a local Decathlon. Got a 4 hour round trip to the Birmingham store, there are closer branches but Birmingham are the only one with both the 57 & 60 in stock and I really want to make sure that I get the correct size.

Hopefully the weather doesn't get to bad over night and I get a nice easy drive tomorrow.

I found the listings don't always tally with what's in store, have you phoned the Coventry store as you will be passing very very close.

 

[black'n'yellow]

im getting new wheels in next couple months and been looking at ribbles rodi airline evo or miche excite or shimano r500?? any ideas ANY ONE?? THANKS

all I would say is that it is pointless replacing cheap wheels with another set of cheap wheels.

 

[outlash]

all I would say is that it is pointless replacing cheap wheels with another set of cheap wheels.

So you'd buy a costlier set to go on a £300 bike? I'd contend that's pointless.


Tony.

 

[Radchenister]

Here we go, thread degeneration has started .

 

[black'n'yellow]

So you'd buy a costlier set to go on a £300 bike? I'd contend that's pointless.


Tony.

what's pointless about improving the ride quality?

 

[Onthedrops]

So what's the talk about the new Triban 3 being reduced spec?

As posted by CommuterBen when he contacted Decathlon. He received the following reply:

 

[Kookas]

So you'd buy a costlier set to go on a £300 bike? I'd contend that's pointless.


Tony.

I've heard £450 doesn't get you a better bike, so the £150 for some good wheels is worth it.

 

[martin122]

So you'd buy a costlier set to go on a £300 bike? I'd contend that's pointless.


Tony.

I agree outlash and as im going to use it over winter this year theres no point paying £300+ forwheels on a £300 road bike/

 

[martin122]

I've heard £450 doesn't get you a better bike, so the £150 for some good wheels is worth it.

im quite happy to pay £150 for wheels but that's my limit and not sure what to get?

 

[chris ward]

I found the listings don't always tally with what's in store, have you phoned the Coventry store as you will be passing very very close.

Will give them and Giltbrook a call in the morning before I set off.

 

[black'n'yellow]

im quite happy to pay £150 for wheels but that's my limit and not sure what to get?

You were the one that wanted new wheels. £150 will get you a set of wheels no better than you already have. Nobody is suggesting you go out and blow £3000 on a set of Lightweights - and whatever you buy can be removed before sale and kept for your next bike. But don't let logic spoil it.

 

[martin122]

You were the one that wanted new wheels. £150 will get you a set of wheels no better than you already have. Nobody is suggesting you go out and blow £3000 on a set of Lightweights, but whatever you buy can be removed before sale and kept for your next bike. But don't let logic spoil it.

yes fair point I understand

 

[outlash]

what's pointless about improving the ride quality?

I'm sorry, I was unaware that you owned one of these bikes. I'm sure you're aware just how patchy the quality can be on the wheels.
So instead of pooh-poohing the idea, why don't you make a positive contribution and make some suggestions instead?


Tony.