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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2014 9:13:26 GMT
Hi Everyone
Think i am getting ready to take the plunge on a new White T3
I have always used bikes for the daily commute to work , as i only live a few miles away from work now - its literally a 20min journey each way. Had a recent bad experience when my Boardman got nicked from work car park - so i didnt want to spend a fortune on a road bike just to have it stolen again. Now im thinking i might stick with the years old trek mountain bike for work, and maybe use the Triban at weekends to get out and try and build up some mileage, not something i have ever done before, being a bit of an old runner - the bike was always just used for work. Suppose i was wondering how many people use it for work - or just wait for the weekends to get out and about??
Even though i have some old bike gear, i can see this being an expensive venture. I have worked out im gonna need new:
Gloves, Helmet, glasses, cycling top/shorts, new shoes/Clipless pedals ...........and probably something else i have forgotten. Do many people use Wiggle still? Have to see what Decathlon have in stock,.
I remember a while back when i needed new running gear - Aldi had some ok stuff in there
Sorry for rambling on........t3 on the brain at the mo
Cheers Andy
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Post by lenodd on Mar 21, 2014 9:37:54 GMT
I did use my t7 for commuting, but I've gone back to my old Giant escape N7. Reasons being: it's miles more forgiving on London's potholes with its 26" tyres, I can load up the panniers when shopping, it's got hub gears so i can change at the lights if needed, my head is up versus being down on the racer and finally it's a relaxed ride. The racer comes out on weekends/days off to do bigger mileage/go up hills/not get knackered from wet/muddy commutes.
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Post by alanp on Mar 21, 2014 9:52:49 GMT
As for kitting out, if you're quick, there may still be some helmets, gloves and cycling jerseys at your local Lidl. Shoes and pedals will be more pricey but you can always use flat pedals while you save up. Definitely give Wiggle a look - it is usually one of the best for price, and of course Decathlon.
Enjoy your Triban - I think it would prefer the weekend trips and save the commuting for your other bike!
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Post by Big Brother on Mar 21, 2014 20:20:59 GMT
Second alanp recommendation. Get yourself down to Lidl and scoop up some cycling gear from there. Very good quality gear at cracking prices. You can kit yourself out with short sleeve jerseys, padded shorts, socks, fingerless mitts and even a helmet during their latest cycling equipt sale.
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Post by kmack on Mar 21, 2014 20:42:37 GMT
I've started using my T3 (red) for my work commute (instead of tune) as well as at weekends. The potholes etc are a bit of a pain but after a could of weeks you get to know where the worst ones are and learn to avoid them! Re pedals I use Shimano A520s as I use the flat side a fair bit on the afternoon ride home when the traffic's busy.
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Post by Paulinblack on Mar 21, 2014 20:46:32 GMT
Bought mine to commute. But now having second thoughts. Might stick with the MTB for commuting and the Triban for my days off and longer distance and training (I'm not sure for what?) rides.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2014 14:17:20 GMT
I bought mine for the commute - in fact I picked it up today from Decathlon Really good guy looked after me down there - different experience to bloody Halfords
But yeah, decided im not going to commute on it - too nice a bike, cant wait to do a few upgrades
I put a Piccie on this forum, taken earlier
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2014 18:26:25 GMT
I bought mine for the commute, but over winter I have used my hybrid for commuting as the disc brakes and 32mm tyres are more suited to the roads and traffic on my commute. I am hoping to get some long rides on the triban this summer.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 17:28:32 GMT
I bought mine for commuting. It is 14 miles each way but mostly in countryside so very little time clipping in and out of the pedals
If out for solo rides at the weekend I usually use the t3a. In group rides it's back on the MTB since that's what my friends ride.
The t3a has converted me to road riding!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 17:32:35 GMT
went out earlier, god on some of the busier roads , felt like I was taking my life in my hands !
weird, don't notice that on the daily commute
road riding feels different
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2014 16:07:39 GMT
It certainly does! I ended up doing my commute on one of my MTB this morning rather than the t3a, first time I've tried that.
Ended up 12 minutes slower / 3 mph average slower (13.1 mph) when compared with a normal road ride. A lot more effort too, more weight, more rolling resistance on the big wide knobbly tyres and more air resistance!
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