Need a new bike.. again.

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Thanks for saving me again, started to get pretty greedy again lol.

I'm gonna get a list from recyke a bike tomorrow so will see what options are available.

Any advice on this bike? Found on FB marketplace but can't find much info online.

Pics:
https://ibb.co/3CZNXCy
https://ibb.co/SJVp7yS
https://ibb.co/GpsSz4P
https://ibb.co/sRscchL

Its detailed as follows:

BTwin road bike. size 57cm - Btwin aluminium carbon frame with all shimano sora series. Comes with shimano clip pedals as shown in the pictures. No major scratches or dents and all gears works perfectly.

What do you guys think about it? And can anyone find a link online to where this may have been purchased from? I would assume decathlon but can't find this same exact bike there.
 
vickster

vickster

Legendary Member
Far too big if you’re 5’5. 51cm more likely. I’m 5’10 and ride a 54cm frame
 
Grant Fondo

Grant Fondo

Guru
Location
Cheshire
Reverend said:
Thanks for saving me again, started to get pretty greedy again lol.

I'm gonna get a list from recyke a bike tomorrow so will see what options are available.

Any advice on this bike? Found on FB marketplace but can't find much info online.

Pics:
https://ibb.co/3CZNXCy
https://ibb.co/SJVp7yS
https://ibb.co/GpsSz4P
https://ibb.co/sRscchL

Its detailed as follows:

BTwin road bike. size 57cm - Btwin aluminium carbon frame with all shimano sora series. Comes with shimano clip pedals as shown in the pictures. No major scratches or dents and all gears works perfectly.

What do you guys think about it? And can anyone find a link online to where this may have been purchased from? I would assume decathlon but can't find this same exact bike there.
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Yeah go for it just make sure right size... 58 ok for me 56 too small and I am 6ft 3
 
OP
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Reverend

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I've just quite accurately had my height measured and it seems I am about 5ft 9 - I guess no wonder the apollo transition (18") was good for me.

The person is selling it to me for £150,
 
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DRM

Guru
Location
West Yorks
It’s a decent bike but I think it’s too big, , i’m 5’ 10” & My Verenti is a 54cm & Giant Defy is a M/L , by all means go and take a look, but be honest with yourself regarding the size, there will be others available for sale that fit, you could end up with pain when it’s ridden due to it being too big, but that bike is exactly the sort of thing to look for, good luck with the search
 
vickster

vickster

Legendary Member
Reverend said:
Anyone know why there isn't much information about that bike on google lol like the specs etc
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Because it’s an old model. Go look at it then you can see the specs yourself

There are some google hits if you hunt eg

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/...ering-100-off-btwin-triban-5-road-bike-113663
 
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OP
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Thanks everyone for their help, sorry for not replying earlier but last week I went and got the BTWIN Triban 5 bike. Being using it everyday (16+ hours overall so far) and it's going sooo good. Got it for a very good price of £150 - been cleaning it almost everyday and lubing lol.

Thanks so much again guysssssssssss and gals
 
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