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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2013 10:49:21 GMT
Hi,
This thread is for people who are wanting a new triban or know people that are looking at buying a triban bike. What i'll be asking will help give a me a judgeent 1st for what size of bike would be required and what type of bike is needed.
Without visual analysis of body composure, my recommendations should be taken a guidance.
Sizing of Triban
1. What is your overall height?
2. What is your inside leg length? (If unsure, use your trouser length size as that will give the next closest size indicator)
Type of Triban
1. What is your budget your willing to spend?
2. What is your accessories budget and was that part of your original budget?
3. What equipment, safety and accessories do you already own?
4. how far/long are you planning to ride?
5. are you planning on using it for competitions, a fitness trainer or a commuter?
6. If competitions, how many are you planning on competing in annually?
Results
Once you've answered all questions, i will try and answer as soon as possible giving you your best recommendation for bike size and bike type. I'll always recommend a few other alternatives and accessories to go for to help you in anyway possible.
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Post by phred1812 on Mar 26, 2013 11:17:36 GMT
Just out of interest Arny, what frame size would you recommend for me? Its academic because I already have the bike but I would like your opinion. I am 5' 6" and my trouser size 32". With a lot of bikes like Trek, Specialized etc I would expect to have a 52" frame but both a French chap I spoke to at HQ and your guy in Wednesbury recommended a 54" T3. I notice that a lot of people taller than me have a 54". I did toy with the idea of the next size down but the idea of the smaller wheels did not appeal. I have fitted a slightly shorter stem than the standard one and I feel comfortable but, because its my first road bike, I have nothing to compare it with.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2013 11:39:25 GMT
Just out of interest Arny, what frame size would you recommend for me? Its academic because I already have the bike but I would like your opinion. I am 5' 6" and my trouser size 32". With a lot of bikes like Trek, Specialized etc I would expect to have a 52" frame but both a French chap I spoke to at HQ and your guy in Wednesbury recommended a 54" T3. I notice that a lot of people taller than me have a 54". I did toy with the idea of the next size down but the idea of the smaller wheels did not appeal. I have fitted a slightly shorter stem than the standard one and I feel comfortable but, because its my first road bike, I have nothing to compare it with. Now with you being 5'6 you are on the border between a 51 and a 54. the gentleman is correct about the sizing for the 54 du to what you have just told me without realising. ...but the idea of the smaller wheels did no appeal.with that in mind. this helped push towards your 54. you have got a longer leg compared to the average of 30" for some people your height which has allowed you to be able to sit ideally on the bike. but if having shorter arms and/or body. this has caused the shortness in handlebar length. A simple test to check if the neck stem is ideal for you is to ride your bike then when you go to your drop bar. grab it just below its vertical point on the drop bars. this should be on the more diagonal aspect of the drop bars before resting yourself on the horizontal parts of the bars. From there, look at your neck stem join to your handlebars (this may require a long road with no cars in front. if not fond of the road testing, jump on your bike, use your elbow on the wall to balance yourself equally. try doing this at home, saves embarrassment if falling over ;D). whilst looking at your neck stem joint, use your perpheral [side] vision to see if you can see the spindle. now if you try looking for the spindle, you'll defeat the objective of the test and the result will be dud. you have to be in your relaxed and natural state on the bike. If the spindle is completely blocked then your handlbars are at ideal length. no changes are required. If you can see the spindle above/below but there is a partial overlap with the handlebars. That is fine. you can change to a slightly smaller neck stem if required. Now if you have a massive gap over/underneath your handlebars. not only is the stem the wrong size so is the bike. all neck stems on triban's are preset sizes for certain size bikes. if over, you'd simply go up a size but in your case, with you not wanting to go down a wheel size to the smaller frame. you would have to do what you have already done by purchasing a much shorter handlebar stem. hope that helps.
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Post by ozzrahog on Mar 26, 2013 12:10:52 GMT
Hi Arny looking for a recommendation (mainly of size as I am between sizes I think)
5'11 tall
30 inch inside leg
Budget Β£400
Rides 15 to 40 miles
Purpose fitness
No competitions
This will be my first road bike, moving from a mountain bike currently doing average rides of 13 miles 4 times a week on road
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2013 13:24:18 GMT
for sizing i'd, place you on a 60 cm frame. as you've got a longer body structure to your legs which would benefit more in comfort. the only concern id have against that would be your leg length from saddle to crank. with you swapping from your natural position of a MTB to road, when placing your hands on the bars, you'll want to feel this type of "ooo" where its a new feeling but feels comfortable. if your in a position where it feels like a really big reach, causing some stretching and rounding from your shoulders then the bike size wil be too big and cause damage to yourself at later stages of your life. If you are struggling with saddle height to crank on the 60 then it would be wise just to try a 57 as a precaution. just in case you find that a littl more comfortable and easier for saddle adjustment. but recommendation will be the 60. Note: have a read of my neck stem test and attempt this on the 60 and compare it to the 57. if you still have plenty of adjustment in saddle on 60 but slightly short on reach to handlebars. that would be the better option as it is easier to raise and shorten the neck stem then it is to length and lower.
bike wise. you have 2 options. you can either go for the new 5 costing you Β£399.99 where you'll have the better groupset which in a way, is more for your money. especially with you doing the longer mileage over weeks.this will result in a smoother ride and more energy efficient ride. if however, you are not really concerned about the fancy groupsets, if available. go for the old triban 3 and with the extra Β£100, purchase yourself some of the basic btwin clipless pedals with the new shimano ro88 shoes. if you want to, you can put the extra Β£25 towards it and purchase the shimano 105 pedals. all clipless pedals do come with cleats as standard so you wont have to worry about purchasing cleats. Quick question to answer, which ill add into the questionnaire, have you got an accessories budget for vital things like a helmet?
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Post by ozzrahog on Mar 26, 2013 14:07:46 GMT
Thanks for the advice, must admit I was looking at the smaller size bikes (54cm) based on my leg length but taken onboard your comments re body length and comfort. Much appreciated.
I have helmet, pedals etc to put on it, using SPDs so I can use the same shoes regardless of which bike I take out of the garage, but I think you are right to add a question about budget for accessories in your list as a total newb prob wont think of that ( I know I didnt when I bought my mountain bike last year)
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Post by phred1812 on Mar 26, 2013 14:11:13 GMT
Thanks for the comprehensive reply Arny. There is a straight line from my eye through the clamp to the wheel spindle so its looks like I got it right. I spent days agonising over the size before making the decision. I actually live in Devon but happened to be in the Wednesbury area on business in January. I was unsure about the T3 and would not have risked buying it on line but seeing it in the metal convinced me. The only downside is the time I waste checking posts on this site instead of earning a living!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2013 14:11:56 GMT
Thats no problem so to finalise it for you then is: 1x triban 5 60cm 2013 frame. with that, a set of lights, which are not too bad. (its the new Lum2 lights we sell for 16.99) and with you already owning clipless pedals, shoes and a helmet, you can save up your pennies and upgrade your wheels to mavics or something nice to ride one, whilst keeping your others as emergency spares
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Post by ozzrahog on Mar 26, 2013 14:16:16 GMT
just have to wait for the 60 to be in stock on line then it looks like I'm in business.
Many thanks mate
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2013 14:19:36 GMT
no worries, if you go into store or send an email request 4 1, they'll place one in the order book. at the end of the day, its a sale for decathlon so they wont want to be hanging around. (*nudge**nudge* 'cmon, on ya bike haha, sooner down to decathlon, the sooner they arrive cant be more hinty than that )
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2013 21:42:34 GMT
Hi, Im after a day to day hack/winter trainer and the triban seems to fit the bill. Im 6'1 and usually ride a Large compact frame 55.5 or 57 traditional. Forgot to say im a 31inside leg. Im torn between the red triban 3 if i can get hold of one or the newer 5 if not. Any advice gratefully received!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2013 23:15:32 GMT
I would strongly advise going for the new 5a. Only because its the triban 3 but blue and a much smoother groupset. 2013 sora with secondary finger shifter to be precise. They are well designed and going to be well worth the value. Size wise, i would try you on a 60 cm frame due to the fact your body must be considerably long. With you being on a 57, you may not have a problem with reach but my concern would be your upright position and your back arch. Assessing these may be easier to tell if your going to be a nice fit or very uncomfortable.
Moving onto the bikes, I am going to be pushing and nudging my managers about getting our bikes reviewed even more to help us with sales and Triban forum members.
I really do want this forum to work well but it is going to need a bit of give and take really. For it to work well, i need customers to sell the triban bikes to (mainly birmingham unless you go and tell your decathlons aswell). And with customers i can show them and tell them about the website saying this place is for triban owners to socialise compare and show each other there new reformed tribans and to find out better tips and recommendation with what to do next.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2013 23:08:40 GMT
Hey
Im just a smudge under 6' tall and inside leg is 31" I have the 60 frame and it does feel a little big. Having a bit of trouble getting the seat height right and it feels a bit of a stretch to the bars. I have flipper the stem over and brought the seat a bit more forward.
When I ride over about 10 miles I suffer from tingling/numb hands. Mostly with hands on the hoods. Wierdly enough I also get numb feet.
I did wonder if the frame was too big and I should have gone for the 57. I bought mail order and think I ordered the wrong size.
Any suggestions?
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Post by spaceflightorange on Apr 9, 2013 15:23:23 GMT
for sizing i'd, place you on a 60 cm frame. I'd have thought 60 would be too big. I'm 5:10 (5:9 3/4 to be precise, inside leg about 31") and my main bike which was professionally fitted is a 54". It has a slightly longer stem but fits me like a glove. When i tried the 57" T7a (which was the only one Warrington had in at the time) the reach felt too great. I'd like to try a 54" if necessary i'll replace the stem
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2013 16:24:10 GMT
Arny, can I take my T5a back & exchange it for a fit5? it's still as new & under 2 weeks old.
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