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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 21:30:08 GMT
Hi All,
I'm looking at getting my first road bike and as they have received some great feedback my first thoughts led to the Triban range.
My my budget is around £500 and after Seeing one in my local Decathlon I thought I had made my mind up on the new Triban 520, however after getting home and doing some research when I got home I came across the T540 ( none in the store at the time I went)
So my question is, is it worth spending the extra £150 for the 105 and Aksium wheels?
thanks
Jim
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2015 4:32:27 GMT
Hi Jim. If it was me, I'd go for the T540 though haven't seen them in the flesh just online. Only my thoughts, best of luck with your choice.
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Post by Paulinblack on Jul 7, 2015 5:08:23 GMT
Aksium wheels cost that on their own. The wheels on Btwin bikes are often the first and best thing to upgrade e.g. I bought Aksiums after 12 months or so.
Trouble is, if you move up to £600, do you then consider an Alur (if you can find one in your size) or the new (lighter) Ultra 700 for £750?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2015 8:13:26 GMT
I have the 520, its my first road bike and I love it. Its a robust all rounder and does the job for my daily 18 miles of commuting.
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Post by chas on Jul 7, 2015 11:41:59 GMT
As often with cycling there's no 'right' answer as it depends so much on the person and their circumstances. The Aksiums and 105 are tempting for the money but do you need them if they take you over budget? The Sora triple may not be fasionable but works very well and gives you the option of much lower gearing (with a different cassette) should you need it for touring/off road use. For a £500 budget first road bike I'd suggest the T520 leaving some spare for accessories, tools, clothing etc etc....(it won't go far once you start looking!) for starters maybe a decent track pump or pedals and shoes?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2015 17:10:18 GMT
Thanks for the replies guys After now seeing both in the flesh I think I am sold on the 540, I'm stretching my budget but I think I will come to regret not going for it and already have the majority of accessories I will need. I now have another quandary though, I sat on both the m and l and tbh I couldn't tell much difference between the 2 coming from MTB I'm not entirely sure what I should be looking for. I'm 6ft dead on with a 32.5" inside leg so that puts me right at the top of the M on the size chart on the Decathlon website. Would I be better off with the M and add a longer stem if necessary? Geometry is below and to me there doesn't look a fat lot in it. For MTB the general advice is go for the smaller frame, is the same true for road bikes?
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Post by chiban3 on Jul 7, 2015 19:48:39 GMT
Jim,
I have upgraded my red T3 to Aksiums and mixed Groupset components incl 105 and for that money it's a no-brainer. I've recently trashed my front Aksium in Cardiff, and have just bought a replacement pair on eBsy they were that good!
As regards size, I'm shorter than you at 5'9 and on a 60, have never found it an issue. It's a subjective view of how 'race' you want your set up, but since you ask would have thought a Large at 58 a lower risk option at your height, but go with what you think
Cue lots of differing opinions! Just do what you feel is best.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2015 8:47:54 GMT
Thanks for the reply I think the bigger bike would be best, however I have seen the 500se has dropped to £299, I'm very tempted at that price
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Post by Radchenister on Jul 8, 2015 9:12:01 GMT
There's a bundle with better wheels on the SE, allowing winter and summer wheels. IMO it depends on your purposes for riding, if commuting and occasional leisure, then best go SE. If going to get into it as leisure, fitness and sport, then the 540 cuts to the chase, as all upgrades for the level of frame are already sorted, likely cheaper than the self sourced route as well. Keep it clean and serviced, it's good for ages, n+1 possible later, then becomes an awesome training bike with little compromise, at least none worth worrying about when not riding an event.
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Post by stevo on Jul 8, 2015 9:53:56 GMT
I would guess that (unless you are Mark Cavendish) you will find a medium extremely uncomfortable at 6 foot tall. I am 6 foot tall, had a 57 T3 and currently have a large (57) Planet x pro carbon and a large Whyte Mountain bike - all of which fit/fitted me perfectly. Good luck with your decision.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2015 10:03:34 GMT
Thanks again for the replies guys, food for thought.
My main uses will be to ride around the lanes locally, not serious distances but enough to get me a bit fitter as I have been off the bike for so long following a serious shoulder injury.
I'm starting to lean more towards the SE the more I think about it as if I don't get on with road cycling I haven't lost much but my only concern is it has a slightly less relaxed geometry than the T520/40.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2015 21:05:31 GMT
Go with the larger size unless your height is mostly in your legs. FWIW I'm 6 foot with a 31" inside leg and ride an 62 Triban 3 - by spec its way too big but its the only size I didn't feel bunched up on. Used to have a 55cm carbon road bike and it gave me no end of aches and pains Easy enough to shorten the stem if you feel its a bit too much of a stretch (stem for L on Tribans is often 10-20mm longer than on the smaller sizes)
See if your local Deca has any end of line Alur 700s left - Southampton have one in stock at an absolute steal of £499 for the spec.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2015 22:48:59 GMT
New to tribans, bought triban 540 yesterday. In stock size L at stockport. All new pb's on strava. Just 15 miles. Watched the store guy do prep. However top gears just need further adjustment. Put my own spds on it. But pleased with purchase. I had a 5 pound e-voucher to further reduce.
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