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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 23:12:03 GMT
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Post by demonkarlos on Mar 26, 2014 8:35:49 GMT
I agree with the thrust, Tribans are fantastic value. But it seems a bit outdated, as they seem to have reviewed the 2012 model. I know there are a few left in stock in some sizes, but not a huge amount. What about the Triban 3a, 5a or 500? At least they are widely available.
Having said that, I am glad that some cycling sites are starting to give the Triban range the good reviews they deserve. The snobbery on some sites (its good value, but still cheap so we don't like it) astounds me.
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Post by Radchenister on Mar 26, 2014 9:31:44 GMT
Let them think what they like ... a Pinarello rider went around my last Sportive behind me and I stopped for a sandwich and to buy drinks in a shop .
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Post by ianmoss on Mar 26, 2014 9:37:47 GMT
I like having a 'value bike' well, from the outset. all my upgrades now, over the past few monthsβ'a bit of spend every so often' makes my bike a bit of a 'what is that?' when I go on club runs.
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Post by Radchenister on Mar 26, 2014 9:42:52 GMT
Nice bikes are, erm, nice ... but Cav's several grand 'Spesh' will be last year's bike, erm, next year .
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 12:52:04 GMT
Encouraging to see in regards to the report.
I still think people's perceptions are due to Decathlon/B'Twin not really boasting about their product. I mentioned lack of engagement or utilising the positive press and forum they have. Until the marketing/brand team realise this then it will always be looked down up non-users.
Price isn't always the biggest indicator of quality. Look at retailers like Aldi, Lidl and Matalan. They've got a great product and range...they need to shout about it!
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Post by Radchenister on Mar 26, 2014 13:05:04 GMT
Not on here they don't - they can do what they like elsewhere; I for one am immune to marketing, in fact if someone markets to me, I suspect they're telling fibs or exaggerating based on motivations not wholly based on altruistic concerns for my well being ... but hey ho, it's a job I suppose !
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Post by zoltansocrates on Mar 26, 2014 15:00:33 GMT
We are a quirky country that insist on paying over the odds for 'quality' The French, like most Europeans, clearly don't have that in their psyche to the same extent Bring on all those with their spesh allez and 2300 systems, I've paid less, got a good frame and a great gruppo, all that matters really
Just can't understand why a bike that is discontinued is getting a current review, we all know the t3 is a great bike, we did 2 years ago, btwin have moved on, we can still appreciate this as we are tribanistas but they might as wel have reviewed a Raleigh burner
People will read the review and then go out and expect to buy one, unless you are a midget it ain't happening any more
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 15:57:13 GMT
I thought it was a stupid article... doubt you can get a T3 anywhere now... and the telco bike....
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Post by Radchenister on Mar 26, 2014 16:09:40 GMT
They'll find out there's new options soon enough, unless they're daft as a brush, it's hard to pick up the BTwin trail for the red T3 and then lose it again as it should lead to the T300, T500 or SE (still not sure if we'calling that one a T500SE?) ... but being a bit more serious and not so flippant about marketing, the word also spreads through actions of others and real world word of mouth. Many might consider marketing useful as well of course but IMO they did well with the red one without making a big fuss - so can't be doing that badly ... my decision to try road cycling was based on what I perceived to be impartial owner feedback, the Cycling Active review and a self organised review of the competitors; my main decision being based on good old VFM and feeling I could get a no fuss bike that got me going ... the efficiency of bang for buck sport / exercise also appealed. Having had lots of valuable kit wear out and devalue over the years has taken the fun out of making pricier purchases, global recessions and family commitments make you a little more cautious as well.
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Post by chiban3 on Mar 27, 2014 5:56:43 GMT
Being a complete newbie 3 years ago, I bought my red 3 on the basis of price point and a recommendation, that my brother had "heard they were good bikes". Acknowledging initially it was a budget bike when I was out, any thoughts of inferiority soon diminished into smugness following the CA review, along with subsequently finding several like-minded owners exist on a forum, who clearly ooze bike credibility by simple reference to classics like the Raleigh Burner (I was a super-tuff boy myself!). More reviews just reinforce that feeling.
In sportive company I'm proud to say "I'm on my Triban."
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