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Post by tribanbill on Jan 3, 2019 15:22:16 GMT
Hi, I'm Neil - bought my Triban 300 in 2014 to cycle to uni and love it. I was knocked off a few weeks ago so decided to upgrade some of the components. Will post pics once complete.
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Post by Rocket on Jan 3, 2019 18:17:16 GMT
First new poster of the year 👍 welcome. Unfortunate about getting knocked off. Happens to a lot of us. Spend your money wisely 🤔
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Post by tribanbill on Jan 4, 2019 7:04:38 GMT
Thanks rocket! Well, I'm not sure about wisely but it's certainly getting spent. 😊
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Post by Paulinblack on Jan 4, 2019 8:52:18 GMT
Welcome. Interested to hear about what components you intend to upgrade? Is this to replace damages to the bike or to try to improve it?
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Post by tribanbill on Jan 4, 2019 12:20:43 GMT
Thank you, hopefully a little of both. So far I have Shimano R500 wheels with Conti GP attack / force tyres, carbon fork, 105 caliper brakes, plus I'm converting it to a 1x8 with new rear mech, flat bars and mtb shifter.
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Post by Paulinblack on Jan 4, 2019 23:56:13 GMT
Thank you, hopefully a little of both. So far I have Shimano R500 wheels with Conti GP attack / force tyres, carbon fork, 105 caliper brakes, plus I'm converting it to a 1x8 with new rear mech, flat bars and mtb shifter. That is a bit of a change! |
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Post by chas on Jan 5, 2019 18:33:49 GMT
Thank you, hopefully a little of both. So far I have Shimano R500 wheels with Conti GP attack / force tyres, carbon fork, 105 caliper brakes, plus I'm converting it to a 1x8 with new rear mech, flat bars and mtb shifter. Welcome Are you aware that road caliper brakes have a different pull ratio to mtb brakes? If you use standard mtb levers they can feel very 'wooden' and not be as powerful. Some levers are adaptable with different cable attachment points, or you can get Claris road specific flat bar shifter/brake units. |
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Post by tribanbill on Jan 6, 2019 9:57:44 GMT
Thanks Chas,
Yes, I'm aware of the pull difference, especially with levers that utilise a V Brake set up. My set up should be OK. I'll post some pics later on today.
I've sanded the frame down yesterday in prep for new paint, I'm going with a matt white finish and using btwin decals that I sourced from Etsy.
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Post by tribanbill on Jan 18, 2019 22:03:31 GMT
Frame painted and decals added - should get the components on tomorrow.  |
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