Triban 3 Owners Club

[jifdave]

Changed a few bits on my triban....

Sora calipers, adjustable bbb stem, giant seat, longer seat post, schwalbe lugano reds, k-edge garmin mount, shimano m520 pedals and in the next day or two i'll be swapping the rear cassette for a sram 11-28 and if the derailleur isnt compatable i'll be buying a tiagra one.....

 

[chris ward]

Changed a few bits on my triban....

Sora calipers, adjustable bbb stem, giant seat, longer seat post, schwalbe lugano reds, k-edge garmin mount, shimano m520 pedals and in the next day or two i'll be swapping the rear cassette for a sram 11-28 and if the derailleur isnt compatable i'll be buying a tiagra one..... View attachment 18605

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What a very odd looking riding position.

I finally got round to cleaning and greasing wheel hubs today. Found it quite easy, next job is checking the bottom bracket.

Also changed the brake pads to these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55814

 

[star84]

hello guys yesterday for the first time i tried to use the smallest gear on my t3 and couldnt ride with it as it doesnt feel right it feels like the chains is loose or broke with some funny sound but when i switch to the middle gear it was ok...is this normal has anyone had same issue with theres?

 

[jifdave]

What a very odd looking riding position.

it does look rather odd but doesnt feel odd..... took me a while to find the right position to not get elbow problems...

 

[Kookas]

hello guys yesterday for the first time i tried to use the smallest gear on my t3 and couldnt ride with it as it doesnt feel right it feels like the chains is loose or broke with some funny sound but when i switch to the middle gear it was ok...is this normal has anyone had same issue with theres?

Is your chain rubbing the front derailleur cage?

 

[malcermie]

Also changed the brake pads to these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55814[/quote]
How did you get on with these pads are they a great improvement?

 

[Radchenister]

Blimey jjfdave, that's a tall bike - I've got a cycling buddy who's 6'3'' and his doesn't look as lofty as that?

 

[star84]

Is your chain rubbing the front derailleur cage?

im not sure mate i didnt look but it doesnt feel right the 2nd and 3rd gear are ok but the 1st gear jus dont work i cant ride with it

 

[jifdave]

Blimey jjfdave, that's a tall bike - I've got a cycling buddy who's 6'3'' and his doesn't look as lofty as that?

I'm 6'8 so the triban is a bit of a stop gap till I'm allowed to buy. A 66cm rose bike. I do love my triban. Will probably buy some wheels tomorrow. Something with sealed bearings and 36 spokes

 

[Pale Rider]

Changed a few bits on my triban....

Sora calipers, adjustable bbb stem, giant seat, longer seat post, schwalbe lugano reds, k-edge garmin mount, shimano m520 pedals and in the next day or two i'll be swapping the rear cassette for a sram 11-28 and if the derailleur isnt compatable i'll be buying a tiagra one..... View attachment 18605

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Is the saddle meant to go that high?

It must be applying a lot of leverage on the tube and seat stays.

 

[jifdave]

It's a 400mm post it's jut short of its maximum.

I hope it's fine but don't really have a choice.

 

[Pale Rider]

It's a 400mm post it's jut short of its maximum.

I hope it's fine but don't really have a choice.

It's designed to do it so no worries.

As a Brompton owner, I'm used to riding on the end of a scaffold pole.

 

[chris ward]

How did you get on with these pads are they a great improvement?

Haven't really had time to test yet. By the time I had cleaned my bike, greased the hubs and changed the pads the wife was home and we had to go shopping and stuff.

Will post my thoughts once I have tested them fully .

 

[rapido]

Just bought mine 40 mins ago :-) cant wait to hop on

 

[Onthedrops]

Welcome to the club rapido!!!