Triban ,wheels, bearings and first ride of 2013

[Alan57]

Took my T3 out today after nearly 4 months of putting it in hibernation , nice day here sun and blue skies so did a 20 mile ride. When I came off last Oct and fractured my ribs it also knocked the wheels slightly out of true , so I got Andy from Devon Cycle Repairs to sort them ,cost £15 to true/dish both wheels and he picks up for free within 15 mile radius , (West Devon Area,). Got the wheels back with a print out of the tensions and dishing , great service .However , before Andy took the wheels I checked the bearings , not good , the bike has only done 240 miles and they were sounding slightly dry ,so I stripped, cleaned and regreased them . Luckily no damage to the any of the bearing surfaces , but there was very little grease in there , so if you have a T3 check them often. Will still be using my Orange G2 MTB for the rubbish weather but the T3 will be getting out and about a bit more now .Trouble is I can only ride the one bike at a time and they are both great rides.

 

[Onthedrops]

Hi Alan57.
Check out the dedicated forum specifically for T3 owners. (hyperlink straight to the site in my sig)

There's also 24 pages of info on T3's on here ----------------http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/triban-3-owners-club.121260/

 

[Alan57]

Hi Alan57.
Check out the dedicated forum specifically for T3 owners. (hyperlink straight to the site in my sig)

There's also 24 pages of info on T3's on here ----------------http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/triban-3-owners-club.121260/

Not being funny but i`ve had my T3 since last May and am on my 2nd one . Have written about my experiences with the bike as well on these forums. Spent a lot of time researching the bike before buying as well.