Triban 3 Owners Club

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Does anyone know if the following brake pads fit the Triban, looking to get some better pads and hear good things about these Kool Stop ones?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kool-stop-dura-aceultegra105-pair-of-cartridge-inserts/

beleive they will, but that is for 1 pair only and they are the soft compount which will wear out much more quickly.

 

[DazC]

beleive they will, but that is for 1 pair only and they are the soft compount which will wear out much more quickly.

Thanks wear rate is a marginal concern over stopping, the Triban brakes out in the wet on Saturday were a little hairy an minor hills

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Thanks wear rate is a marginal concern over stopping, the Triban brakes out in the wet on Saturday were a little hairy an minor hills

I have gone over to swisstop flash pro ghp ii green's... http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/a9...cr=GBP&cn=gb&gclid=CKmLuOia7rcCFY3HtAodcRcAnQ (p&p from germany was £5 with an order for tyres at the same time - delivery 4 days). They have been excellent in both wet and dry and I have covered +2,000 miles on them through winter and can out brake my husband by half on the same T3 - he kept the original stock brake pads and I now have to yell at him that I am stopping to prevent him running into the back of me!

 

[tribanjules]

I have gone over to swisstop flash pro ghp ii green's... http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/a9...cr=GBP&cn=gb&gclid=CKmLuOia7rcCFY3HtAodcRcAnQ (p&p from germany was £5 with an order for tyres at the same time - delivery 4 days). They have been excellent in both wet and dry and I have covered +2,000 miles on them through winter and can out brake my husband by half on the same T3 - he kept the original stock brake pads and I now have to yell at him that I am stopping to prevent him running into the back of me!

I followed SatNav's advice a while ago and the swisstops arer great, esp. in the wet

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Decathlon let you try out B'Twin bikes for up to 3 days, good if you're wanting to try before you buy - http://decathlonuk.com/2013/06/18/the-btwin-bike-loan/

 

[Steve Donovan]

First proper test ride on my white T3 last night. 14 miles in and around hilly Halifax.
Fitted a Topeak Super Tourist DX for my commute to work.

 

[G3CWI]

First proper test ride on my white T3 last night. 14 miles in and around hilly Halifax.
Fitted a Topeak Super Tourist DX for my commute to work. View attachment 25002 View attachment 25003

I'm sure that you will have lots of fun on yours. I'm 1500 miles on and still enjoying every moment.

 

[BrianEvesham]

It seems the Triban gets lifetime warranty whereas the Fit7 only gets 5 years on the frame, I wonder why that is :/

It's gets the same lifetime warranty on the frame and forks.

 

[Phixion]

Not according to the Decathlon site:

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/fit-7-road-bike-black-id_8239799.html

Guarantee : 5 years for frame and 2 years for parts

 

[BrianEvesham]

Not according to the Decathlon site:

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/fit-7-road-bike-black-id_8239799.html

Guarantee : 5 years for frame and 2 years for parts

I just looked again on your link and it shows in orange as a lifetime on frame, stem, forks etc. have another look!

Maybe they just forgot to remove the old 5 year warranty as the newer lifetime one supersedes the old one.





Reference : 8239799
Road Bikes Fit 7 Road Bike, Black B'TWIN
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regular to intensive cyclists, maximum 3 times a week, to stay in shape or take part in sports activities. aluminium and carbon for high-performance

Important: When you purchase a bike online, pedals are not fitted and the stem/bars are not adjusted. Please visit this video to see how to correctly set up your bike.
Life Time Warranty: B'TWIN makes the life time warranty for the frames, brackets, stems and rigid forks. Guaranteeing your Bike for life!

 

[Phixion]

I see.

When it says rigid forks, does that rule out the CF fork on the Btwin Fit 7?

 

[BrianEvesham]

I assumed it meant all non telescopic forks, as they couldn't possibly have a lifetime on them as the seals alone would need replacing as service items every so often......but I could be wrong. (-;

 

[Phixion]

I have to admit the carbon fibre fork and seat stays really put me off the bike, I appreciate the comfort I'd get from it but I'd imagine it's quite pricey replacing bits of the CF when they eventually go wrong.

 

[BrianEvesham]

I have to admit the carbon fibre fork and seat stays really put me off the bike, I appreciate the comfort I'd get from it but I'd imagine it's quite pricey replacing bits of the CF when they eventually go wrong.

Email them and ask if the carbon is included in the lifetime warranty, if it is its a brilliant deal.

 

[LarryDuff]

My T3 sometimes is very reluctant to change from the big front ring down to the middle and from the middle to the littl'un.
I know there are 2 wee screws that I should adjust but which one should I turn and which way?