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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2013 22:18:25 GMT
Hi
After posting on another forum, explaining that I am returning to cycling after 13 years, having spent last winter on an exercise bike and May onwards on an old Raleigh hybrid, I am now looking for a proper road bike (possibly a cyclocross).
The Triban 3 has inevitably come up as potentially the best bangs per buck and my only concern is that given the state of the roads here in rural Perthshire, I would quite like some rubber between me and the (ahem!) 'road'.
What are the biggest tyres I could get on a Triban 3 without doing any mods?
Research thus far seems to suggest 25c on the front but maybe 28c rear???
Also I would likely upgrade the saddle to something better padded (bit of a theme emerging here I know!)
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Steve
ps: I'm a shade under 6' 2" with a 34" leg, what size frame to you reckon??
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2013 22:30:56 GMT
I never even knew 28 tyres existed mate, i would think 60 or bigger for the frame but i'm not sure there. I'm on a 57 but i think DelB is closer your size he might know. Few scottish boys on here if you fancy a trip out at some point, check out the 'what's going on' in members mate
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2013 0:56:51 GMT
So far all I've read is 25c is the max on a triban, may or may not fit 28c on the rear though.
For the seat, people usually wear padding cycling shorts so the seat doesn't need much padding - also stops things from chafing.
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Post by Radchenister on Sept 15, 2013 6:35:36 GMT
Getting the clearance under the brake calipers has so far been the issue for people. Not a lot of space here, I know, spent most of yesterday fitting mudguards. A circa 1mm addition to the rear wheel insertion pinch point has made getting an inflated rear 23 (standard) in and out difficult.
I say this every now and then to this sort of question but are you really in the market for this sort of bike? Particularly going into Winter, adapt it by all means but 25 should do it on a road bike, as should padded shorts and a road saddle ... or it begins to depart from its intended purpose. Hell, let's fit flat bars as well and we're back to a city or hybrid.
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Post by cocopops on Sept 15, 2013 7:19:18 GMT
I'll go with Rad on this on, Sorry to say have put my pride and joy (red T3) away now for the winter. gone back to using my Hybrid..
Don't worry she get a rub down once a week haha
Welcome by the way
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Post by brianevesham on Sept 15, 2013 14:48:55 GMT
Ah the link worked for you then.
I would have thought the 60 would be ok for you, but tbh you need to throw your leg over and try it out to be sure the Decathlon stores are more than happy to let you ride one up and down the aisles .
Don't worry about the saddle it's fine just get some padded shorts. I struggle to do more than about 5 miles on my old hybrid with its big padded saddle now it hurts like hell, in fact anyone got an original triban seat they don't want anymore after upgrading? I could go further then when out with my boys!
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Post by jksj on Sept 15, 2013 15:14:38 GMT
The 60 is not very big actually. I am very comfortable on it at 5ft8 - 32 ins inside leg but have always ridden large frames. Top Tube: 56cm Seat Tube: 53cm Head Tube: 19cm For bomb proof tyres Schwalbe Marathon plus but these have a very harsh ride, slightly worn after 4500 miles. Recommend Schwalbe Duranos, nice ride, plenty of grip, wear well, no punctures after 1500 miles. Both of the above are available in size 25 which is the biggest tyre you can fit. The rear wheel is close to the frame even on a size 60.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2013 17:41:23 GMT
The 60 is not very big actually. I am very comfortable on it at 5ft8 - 32 ins inside leg but have always ridden large frames. Top Tube: 56cm Seat Tube: 53cm Head Tube: 19cm For bomb proof tyres Schwalbe Marathon plus but these have a very harsh ride, slightly worn after 4500 miles. Recommend Schwalbe Duranos, nice ride, plenty of grip, wear well, no punctures after 1500 miles. Both of the above are available in size 25 which is the biggest tyre you can fit. The rear wheel is close to the frame even on a size 60. You don't happen to have freakishly long arms do you? You do seem unusually short to feel at home on a 60
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Post by robertsims on Sept 15, 2013 19:12:10 GMT
I'm 6ft 2 with 34 leg as well. In shop guy recommended 62cm frame but I felt more at home on60cm and that is what I bought. Totally love it. That is for a red t3
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Post by Whitestar1 on Sept 15, 2013 19:17:53 GMT
I was under the impression that Decathlon actually listed up to 25cc for the T3. I actually saw it written somewhere in the store.
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Post by fatmanona5a on Sept 15, 2013 19:31:42 GMT
Please don't laugh at me (to loudly), but I'm running my 5A on Marathon Plus. I don't like punctures, and can you imagine what it will be like when I upgrade the wheels and put more conventional tyres on ? I justify my choice by calling them my "training" tyres!!
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Post by taffytim on Sept 15, 2013 20:57:52 GMT
Im another one who finds the seat just fine.
My seat on my daily commute bike is like a sofa and i thought i'd change the tribans straight away but it works really well and up until now i havent worn padded shorts either.
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Post by oldtimer on Sept 16, 2013 19:13:20 GMT
also 6ft 2 and 34 inside leg (didn't realise there were so many of us out there!!) and mine's a 60 frame and it suits me fine.
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