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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 9:41:00 GMT
Had my first cycle to work on my new t3a today. Had since Friday and have been itching to get on the saddle! Much impressed. A lot smoother than my 2007 Giant OCR4. Nice to have the extra gears too. Saddle is a bit tough but that'll be changed at a later date. Microshift was easy to use and very intuitive. Didn't have to think too hard about it. Slightly louder than STI but that'll mean other cyclists will hear me coming! Pedals will need to be changed also. Hoping to get a 30 mile plus in soon. And test it out on a few Wiggle rides later in the year.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 12:43:50 GMT
Happy days mate, that's the bike i'm going for so it's always nice to hear about someone enjoying it. Can't wait!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 12:46:03 GMT
I was a bit unsure at first as I'm only used to shimano STI's and components but btwin have done an excellent job with this bike. You'll not regret getting it
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 13:06:34 GMT
I was a bit unsure at first as I'm only used to shimano STI's and components but btwin have done an excellent job with this bike. You'll not regret getting it From what a lot of the guys say on here, pedals and wheels need changed but not a great deal else.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Jul 29, 2013 13:27:21 GMT
I wouldn't say the pedals and wheels need changing. I would modify that to say most members of this forum deem it wise to upgrade the wheels and pedals. That's mostly due to owners seeking to optimise their Triban for the best power to speed possible or just to "pimp their ride." IMO the standard configuration of the Triban is suitable for a lot of people, particularly those of us not concerned with speed and or looks.
To qualify that statement further, I think the brake pads are a must for upgrade and thats the general opinion of this forum.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 14:48:53 GMT
I wouldn't say the pedals and wheels need changing. I would modify that to say most members of this forum deem it wise to upgrade the wheels and pedals. That's mostly due to owners seeking to optimise their Triban for the best power to speed possible or just to "pimp their ride." IMO the standard configuration of the Triban is suitable for a lot of people, particularly those of us not concerned with speed and or looks. To qualify that statement further, I think the brake pads are a must for upgrade and thats the general opinion of this forum. Lols, just to be awkward, I'm on the stock pads, think they're ok. Needed them last night when a taxi driver decided to close the road off with his car by doing a three point turn as I was headed downhill towards him at 30mph (thanks Strava!). Words ensued! But will upgrade pads when these wear out.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 14:52:14 GMT
Haha not good!! Yeah I'm gonna keep everything stock until I have to change it from wear, punctures etc. the only thing ill change are the pedals to clipless.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Jul 29, 2013 17:43:38 GMT
Haha not good!! Yeah I'm gonna keep everything stock until I have to change it from wear, punctures etc. the only thing ill change are the pedals to clipless. Remember the brake pads lol
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