Louch
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Triban 3 - Red - "in stock"
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araapatlio
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There were quite a few 54" sitting pretty in Lakeside, but no 57" - though the guy did assure me that they will be getting more in soon, so hopefully I'll be able to get one soon.
Lanzecki
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Hard to say, The 5 was better with Carbon forks and carbon seat stays then the 3 on paper, but was it worth the extra $? IMHO yes. But that's just me. Many people argue that the 3a is not as good as the 3 having steel forks and other 'changes'. I assume (without looking) that the 5a has similar changes. So without looking the 5a is probabally worth the extra over the 3a.
That said I've not looked closely.
Have you looked at the Carrera TDF? Supposed to be a good bike, and if you get it at the right time it's a good price.
araapatlio
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I've looked at the TDF and the Zelos, but the reviews are not as stellar as the Triban 3 and neither have carbon forks (which I'm told is a good thing).
Nigelnaturist
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Of the top of my head the 5a has carbon forks and the new sora 9 sp shifters and is a triple I think. £420 I think for that its worth it over the Red 3 to be honest.
Harry_Palmer79
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Cheers @Louch, still waiting to hear back from Decathlon about the damage, though I think it's going to be bad. They had a 57cm in when I took the bits in on Monday, but no 60cm ones. Maybe they could order it in from another store, though I'm not sure if I would get another one tbh... Don't get me wrong I did love my Triban3 for all of the three months I had it
but when I get my next bike I just think it would seem odd to get another one the same. I wasn't really expecting to be replacing it so soon, but I suppose I had been thinking my next bike would be something different from the Triban3 and if I'm going to move on from my 'off' replacing my old bike with the same model would be too much of a reminder.
araapatlio
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Louch
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Cheers @Louch, still waiting to hear back from Decathlon about the damage, though I think it's going to be bad. They had a 57cm in when I took the bits in on Monday, but no 60cm ones. Maybe they could order it in from another store, though I'm not sure if I would get another one tbh... Don't get me wrong I did love my Triban3 for all of the three months I had it
Agree re moving up. Get a strava segment up pronto or I'm speaking to mrs McPherson on Facebook again!
Harry_Palmer79
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I'll try to as soon as possible but I just stopped taking the painkillers and my knee and wrist are still pretty sore. I was supposed to be going 'back to the island' this weekend to walk up (and down!) Goat Fell but don't think I'm physically up to it yet, never-mind riding a bike I'm afraid...
Lanzecki
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The 3 is a triple as well.
I've just looked at the Decathlon website. There are two 3's I didn't find a 3a, but I assume this is the 3a. While the info on the red 3 states it has a carbon Fork, the white 3 (3a) doesn't mention carbon. But then again the White 3's blurb says it has disk brakes.
Someone needs to go and take a look!
Lanzecki
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Yea, possibly
. Many people wouldn't notice the difference. I have a carbon Fork, and I wonder why since I don't notice a difference. I'm no Cav after all. Close though Suffice to say the 3, 3a, 5 and 5a are all good value for money and will keep you happy. But then again so will a Facet 7 with Di2
It all depends on the $ outlay you are willing to spend. Don't get too stuck on the spec differences, most riders won't notice unless they have N+1 and ride back to back. Get the bike you want and be happy, ride and be happier.
There is, after all, a reason why Decathlon cannot keep any 3's in stock.
araapatlio
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Suffice to say the 3, 3a, 5 and 5a are all good value for money and will keep you happy. But then again so will a Facet 7 with Di2
Minimal
but I want it to be decent, so if I can get my hands on the red T3, I'll definitely go for that.Indeed - it was casually trying the Triban 3 in the Decathlon store that started this all off for me...
I am sure it will do me for a good while.
Gravity Aided
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At the end of the description from Decathlon, it is promised that you will have"thrilling sensations when riding." Wishing you all many "thrilling sensations" from your Tribans.
Nigelnaturist
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I never said the Red wasn't, Ok I should have clarified the 7 is a compact double.
The 5 and 3 are triples, its just that the 5a has the new Sora 9 speed shifters and carbon forks. To me that justifies the extra £130.
I ride a viking torino thats at least 5 years old, and I just did 100 miles @ just over 16mph yesterday on it and I am just as fast as some around here on £2-3000 bikes.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-5-road-bike-black-id_8239801.html
Mind seems none in stock at the moment.
And there's colour to consider, I find the Red T3 much nicer than the T5 but of course this is higly subjective.
Given the coice between Red T3 and T5, since they're both budget entry level bikes, I would take the 3 to save money which I can spend on accessories that you so badly need. Don't think there is enough difference between 2300 and Sora groupset to justify the extra £140. Much more ROI if you spend the cash towards a maintenance stand, tools or gear.
Given the coice between Red T3 and T5, since they're both budget entry level bikes, I would take the 3 to save money which I can spend on accessories that you so badly need. Don't think there is enough difference between 2300 and Sora groupset to justify the extra £140. Much more ROI if you spend the cash towards a maintenance stand, tools or gear.
