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Post by Paulinblack on Apr 24, 2018 5:37:40 GMT
We ought to add the Ultra 940CF Di2 to the list for myself and RobP |
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Post by utriban on Apr 24, 2018 15:57:39 GMT
We ought to add the Ultra 940CF Di2 to the list for myself and RobP Huh? Congrats !!! Di2 stands for 'Double Disk'?  |
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Post by RobP on Apr 24, 2018 20:42:00 GMT
We ought to add the Ultra 940CF Di2 to the list for myself and RobP Huh? Congrats !!! Di2 stands for 'Double Disk'? Di2 stands for Digital Integrated Intelligence but basically means electronic gear shifting |
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Post by erictherat on Apr 26, 2018 21:18:07 GMT
just bought another. Rockrider 540 - mainly for kid transport for which I wanted low gears and disc brakes - looking forward to great adventures and weekends away with the lad. Thanks to chas for the buying advice. Will have a little play on the trails - never know might get into mtbing..  |
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Post by GrumpyDidcot on May 4, 2018 19:44:04 GMT
Am I right? 500SE no longer available on the website.  |
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Post by chas on May 4, 2018 21:35:45 GMT
Am I right? 500SE no longer available on the website. Afraid so, the last direct descendant of the much loved Triban 3 (which started this forum) is no more, replacement models follow modern trends with more relaxed geometry and bigger tyre clearance. |
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Post by ukdaws on May 6, 2018 10:03:28 GMT
Mach 720 for me. May upgrade up to an ultra 920.
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Post by jamesie on May 10, 2018 23:15:04 GMT
I have a 520, but I am building flat bar road bike from an old Cro-Mo Sunn roader frame from the late 90s for getting around town. It will have flat pedals and a 1x9 drivetrain for simplicity of build and maintenance.
It will get used for short trips and commuting and any journey where I don't want to put the lycra and spds on and I'll save the 520 for longer runs.
Mind you, I have got the steel bug and am tempted to sell the 520 and get a Spa Audax. Is this considered a thought crime on these boards?
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2018 4:48:33 GMT
I have a 520, but I am building flat bar road bike from an old Cro-Mo Sunn roader frame from the late 90s for getting around town. It will have flat pedals and a 1x9 drivetrain for simplicity of build and maintenance. It will get used for short trips and commuting and any journey where I don't want to put the lycra and spds on and I'll save the 520 for longer runs. Mind you, I have got the steel bug and am tempted to sell the 520 and get a Spa Audax. Is this considered a thought crime on these boards? but maybe a slap on the wrist  |
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Post by jamesie on May 11, 2018 10:24:22 GMT
I have a 520, but I am building flat bar road bike from an old Cro-Mo Sunn roader frame from the late 90s for getting around town. It will have flat pedals and a 1x9 drivetrain for simplicity of build and maintenance. It will get used for short trips and commuting and any journey where I don't want to put the lycra and spds on and I'll save the 520 for longer runs. Mind you, I have got the steel bug and am tempted to sell the 520 and get a Spa Audax. Is this considered a thought crime on these boards? but maybe a slap on the wrist I consider myself duly admonished! |
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Post by chas on May 11, 2018 12:59:18 GMT
I have a 520, but I am building flat bar road bike from an old Cro-Mo Sunn roader frame from the late 90s for getting around town. It will have flat pedals and a 1x9 drivetrain for simplicity of build and maintenance. It will get used for short trips and commuting and any journey where I don't want to put the lycra and spds on and I'll save the 520 for longer runs. Mind you, I have got the steel bug and am tempted to sell the 520 and get a Spa Audax. Is this considered a thought crime on these boards? I'd say there's nothing wrong with considering other bikes (particularly when there's no direct Btwin equivalent) but selling your 520 would be a crime when it's such a versatile bike. It could justify a place in anyone's stable, in your case either with gravel tyres for a little rough stuff or lighter mudguardless summer option to your Audax,or with guards as a cheaper to maintain winter option? |
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Post by plasticniki on May 17, 2018 8:26:19 GMT
My Ultra 700 AF is still my main bike and will be for a few years I expect. Upgraded it a bit (better wheels, 105 chainset), whacked a longer stem on, changed the pedals and saddle to suit me. Really can't see how another bike would be better tbh. It fits me perfectly and I bloody love it.
Obviously if one of the carbon B'twins ever went heavily discounted I *might* be tempted.
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Post by flipper83 on Jun 5, 2018 12:36:59 GMT
Triban 3, Triban 540 and looking at the hybrid for autumn winter cycling
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Post by beatnik69 on Jun 6, 2018 13:14:05 GMT
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Post by Spoakes on Jun 15, 2018 8:44:24 GMT
Still got my triban 3 red ...cos it’s faster
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