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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2015 7:57:10 GMT
Hi Guys,
I've been riding my Triban for a month now and will have covered nearly 360 miles on it by next week.
I am glad I chose the bike and am enjoying it.
I was thinking moving forward which parts would you guys upgrade on a standard 520. I find if I keep adding and improving bits it will help me carry on enjoying the bike and keep it fresh and exciting.
So in months to come if you were me what you you change and to what?
Cheers!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2015 8:08:24 GMT
I've not got a 520 yet - but either 520 or 540 is one my shopping list. I did own a 500 SE.
Based on the spec - the first thing I'd look to upgrade is the Wheels on the 520 (they're the same as the 500 I think).
The 32 spoke beasts on the 500 and 520 are OK (they're round) but they are quite heavy beasts, and it's all rotational weight. One of the major reasons I'm leaning towards the 540 instead of the 520 is the better wheels it comes with (although I'm wondering if 20 spoke is too low)
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Post by ChrisD on Jun 17, 2015 8:14:48 GMT
Great to hear you're enjoing your new T520. It looks like it might be the perfect Swiss army knife of road bikes.
Regarding upgrades I think a lot of people will suggest you don't make any changes until the existing parts wear out, especially if you're happy with the way the bike fits you now you've got some rides under your belt. You've got a great entry level drivetrain that should keep you purring along for a long time. If anything I would say clipless pedals and shoes might be the place to start, if you don't have those already (though you would need to be prepared for the learning curve that goes with them if you've not used them before). After that, possibly wheels, though I think the wheels that come with the new range of Tribans are better quality than the stock wheels on the old Triban range so that's not necessarily something to rush at. Maybe the way forward are additional accessories to put the versatility of the 520 to the test through the rest of the summer and the autumn and winter - a rack and panniers for commuting if that's on the cards, mudguards and wider tyres for later in the year to laugh in the face of inclement weather, together with some appropriate apparel to help you stay in the saddle even if the weather turns.
My 2p anyhow.
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Post by Radchenister on Jun 17, 2015 8:26:35 GMT
Spoke count is not really the issue, it's the design and build quality that count. Re upgrading, having just looked through the spec, the only things I would change are the wheels and peddles. I'd save my money for clothing and buy decent shoes and peddles before the wheels. I'd also suggest, that things like tools, a maintenance stand and most importantly, cleaning kit and lubes as a first purchase. Look up the GCN cleaning vids and study maintenance issues. Then concentrate on the engine and ecu. Info on training is also a factor, via books or of course places like here. Set up your data logging, Garmin or similar, study HR training. Consider doing a program, perhaps aiming at an event. In other words, take a holistic approach to man and machine synchronicity. When you've been going a while, it'll dawn on you that to keep the whole system in order, it's about balancing many things, not just buying shiny new stuff for the sake of it ... although it's a nice thing to do of course, IMO, it just sits better when justified.
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Post by Radchenister on Jun 17, 2015 8:30:11 GMT
Parallel post, similar views. ... forgot to mention studying bike fit, also perhaps doing core and flexibility exercises off the bike!
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Post by Radchenister on Jun 17, 2015 8:36:01 GMT
Oh and the 25 Hutchinson tyres are OK already, you may even want to try 28s (if the roads are shot near you, plus if they fit with mudguards). We should also qualify our position, as both of us run a bad weather and good weather bike. So we're advising on preserving longevity, with a longer term goal of n+1. We also sometimes talk about the 3, or 5, or 10, or more (?) year game plans ...
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Post by mark072 on Jun 17, 2015 10:01:56 GMT
Pedals (with shoes), saddle (if your backside doesn't get on with that one) and wheels (Shimano R501) seem to be quite a popular upgrade or Mavic Aksium. That would be about it what I'd do in the short term oh and don't forget a matching bottle and cage
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2015 11:56:51 GMT
Cheers guys, I have a few accessories I'm looking to buy this month, waterproofs, a decent jersey and shorts etc.
I agree that I will replace stuff with better alternatives as an when required, eg when they are knackered.
The only concern I have about the wheels is that I am a heavy guy, 135kg and 6'3 and I wasnt sure some of the lighter wheel would be able to cope, these ones seem to be doing just fine though.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2015 12:57:59 GMT
The only concern I have about the wheels is that I am a heavy guy, 135kg and 6'3 and I wasnt sure some of the lighter wheel would be able to cope, these ones seem to be doing just fine though. If you're happy with them - stick with them!
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Post by r0b1et on Jun 17, 2015 13:23:41 GMT
The only concern I have about the wheels is that I am a heavy guy, 135kg and 6'3 and I wasnt sure some of the lighter wheel would be able to cope, these ones seem to be doing just fine though. If you're happy with them - stick with them! This, especially as Decca warranty and customer service is good, when you get lighter and stronger, then you may want better - but until they are holding you back, I'd stick with them, I made my T3 stock wheels last 11 months before I relegated them to turbo wheel.
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Post by Radchenister on Jun 19, 2015 17:30:21 GMT
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Post by beatnik69 on Jun 19, 2015 20:56:36 GMT
Ahhh, beat me to it Rad!
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Post by Radchenister on Jun 19, 2015 21:13:39 GMT
By circa three hours - gees, you need to start training !
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