Triban 3 Owners Club

[tribanjules]

Hubs
Front hub was somewhat lacking in lube when i checked it
Brakes
They dont, much !! taken satnavs advice and ordered swistop greens from wiggle
Pedals
Ditched standard ones, couldnt do with the silly straps = SPD's now, great booster
Gears
Have had a fair bit of tweaking to do as cables stretched and indexing slipped a bit, but happy with the ratios, tho perhaps a slightly taller top would be nice
Seat
Not had any discomfort, so not changing it
Mudguards
Put cruds on - easy fit but very tight clearances

 

[Tom Hooper]

any body know if they will get any more reds in stock? the Girlfriend is looking at one but in a 54cm and they are sold out online.

 

[Havoc6]

any body know if they will get any more reds in stock? the Girlfriend is looking at one but in a 54cm and they are sold out online.

They had 54cm in Southampton last week give them a call

 

[Tom Hooper]

They had 54cm in Southampton last week give them a call

so some stores have them in stock just not online? will they still deliver? cant collect as from the northeast.

 

[BrianEvesham]

any body know if they will get any more reds in stock? the Girlfriend is looking at one but in a 54cm and they are sold out online.

They had loads (all sizes) in stock at Coventry on Thursday.

 

[Billy Adam]

Would it help ('newcomers') if people post some summary facts about their T3 history..? Anyway mine:

T3 bought Jan 2013.

More major maintenance/DIY:
Lithium grease front and rear wheel hub bearings & adjust.

Kit change/upgrade:
Brake blocks: Clarks 55mm multi-compound. £8.99 for 2 brake blocks and two spare inserts. Seem great. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55815
Pedals: Shimano SPD m520. Excellent.

Upgrade to follow at some point:
Wheelset - probably Mavic Aksium. When the need arises.

Bought my T3 end Jan 13

So far changed pedals spd 520's

Cleaned, regreased and rebuilt hubs (if you haven't checked yours do it soon).

Changed saddle to a Charge spoon saddle

White bar tape

Clarks brakes

Crud catcher road race2 mud guards.

Wheels and tyres and probably SRAM cassette to follow.

 

[Ozzrahog]

Just got my T5A and as per the T3s check your hubs my rear was fine but my front needed loosening off

 

[Havoc6]

so some stores have them in stock just not online? will they still deliver? cant collect as from the northeast.

I believe someone else paid for their bike at Coventry store then arranged a courier pick up

 

[mip]

What's current recommended wheel upgrade for a Triban 3?

How about these? http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/showPart.asp?part=SHIMWHFR373

 

[mip]

What's current recommended wheel upgrade for a Triban 3?

How about these? http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/showPart.asp?part=SHIMWHFR373

Just noticed this thread http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/wheelset-on-a-budget.122261/

 

[Rodderstrotter]

Swissstop greens for £20.66 delivered here

http://www.wheelies.co.uk/p50567/Swissstop-Flash-Pro-Brake-Pads.aspx?utm_source=googleps

Can't recommend these enough.

 

[LarryDuff]

Hubs
Regreased the front hub, meaning to do the back one very soon.
Brakes
haven't touched them
Pedals
Thinking about changing them to clipless - not sure which type to get.
Seat
Changed to charge spoon
Tyres
Vittoria Pro Rubinos

 

[Billy Adam]

Hubs
Regreased the front hub, meaning to do the back one very soon.
Brakes
haven't touched them
Pedals
Thinking about changing them to clipless - not sure which type to get.
Seat
Changed to charge spoon
Tyres
Vittoria Pro Rubinos

Can't go wrong with m520 spd's to dip a toe in the water, Larry. You can pick them up for less than £20 including cleats. Easy to use, you can clip in either side.

 

[Onthedrops]

I went for Shimano M324 SPD's. Cleats one side, platform the other. Perfect for those nip to the shop moments!

 

[Kies]

M324's are brilliant. Have them on my commuter hybrid