Pics of my Btwin Triban 3

[Monkspeed]

Just some pics of my first road bike. I had a MTB around 2000 when I was in Sydney and sold it when I came back to the UK in around 2001, so I haven't been on a bike in 10 years!

I really wanted a Felt Z95 or a Cube Streamer 2011 model but unfortunately I just couldn't stretch my funds that far.

ANYWAY here are the pics, not as nice as most of what you lot ride but a good intro to road cycling for the money...

I changed the standard seat.

Is this good or bad??

I presume this is quite heavy compared to say a Fulcrum 5??

Also purchased a Btwin bike "computer"

Standard wheels.

Tyre size.

Carbon forks and also the wireless transmitter for the bikeputer.

Frame material

Stem which I have inverted while I get used to the riding position. Its maybe +10 degrees? Also notice the four spacers.

Shimano shifters. I personally hate these and much prefer Tiagra style.

It says "Sunrace" on the smallest cog, I guess that is the bearing manufacturer? Also shows the cassette ratios.

Again showing the cassette ration on the smallest cog.

I hope these pics help out someone also thinking of buying the same bike.

 

[fossyant]

Good spec - Wheel tyre a little heavy, but should be strong. Will take guards/rack as well.

 

[Monkspeed]

According to the bikeputer I've done about 57km total now, 18 of that was on a bike track, so 39km on our lovely pot hole filled roads, and it seems to be doing well. The gear change is a little sluggish sometimes.

A few weeks prior to purchasing the Triban 3, I used a Giant SCR 2.0 and a Scott Speedster S on hire whilst at the bike track, it compares quite well considering their price differences! Those bikes felt a bit more efficient and had smoother gear changes though.

So far I am very happy with my purchase.

 

[Arjimlad]

That looks great. Wishing you many happy miles on it !

 

[Monkspeed]

That looks great. Wishing you many happy miles on it !

Thanks for the kind words chap, Same to you!

 

[Nearly there]

Nice bike nice price im considering one of these myself as an introduction to road bikes

 

[jonathanw]

That is a very tidy looking bike. Nice shallow drops for comfort, good gear ratios and components. This should tick all the boxes, and will be very comfortable for the longer rides

Enjoy!!

 

[Monkspeed]

Nice bike nice price im considering one of these myself as an introduction to road bikes

Anything you need to know just ask and I would be happy to help.

That is a very tidy looking bike. Nice shallow drops for comfort, good gear ratios and components. This should tick all the boxes, and will be very comfortable for the longer rides

Enjoy!!

Thanks! I've had to use the granny ring on more than one occasion!

 

[jonathanw]

Anything you need to know just ask and I would be happy to help.



Thanks! I've had to use the granny ring on more than one occasion!

That's what it's there for! 30-25 is still more than 1:1. My Giant OCR has 28-28 and I occasionally use that (although I'd never admit it).......Doh!

 

[subaqua]

I have the earlier non carbon version the sport 2 . lovely bike to ride and good value. am not a weight weeenie so whats on it does me good. good for the commute too in the summer

 

[Nearly there]

whats the pedals like from a practical point

 

[fossyant]

Some good stuff there - KMC chain etc. Plenty of room to drop the height on the front (your back etc. permitting - if not used to it) and the extra headset clamp (just above the bearing race).

 

[HovR]

I was looking at this bike a few weeks back, and didn't quite believe the price. A very good deal, and seems like a nice bike!

 

[Monkspeed]

That's what it's there for! 30-25 is still more than 1:1. My Giant OCR has 28-28 and I occasionally use that (although I'd never admit it).......Doh!

Well everyone knows now
I want to change it to a two chainset wheel thingy eventually maybe a 34/50 or 36/50 when my muscles build up, but I'm still learning about all the different gear rations and what all the numbers mean...

whats the pedals like from a practical point

I like them! They are called "Miniclips" I believe. It was awkward at first, putting the first foot in while stationary is fine but its when I set off and try to squeeze my other foot in, have to look down and wobble about while trying to put it in. BUT, after a few days use of the bike I've found I can more or less put both feet in fine now without looking, it is slowly becoming second nature...

Some good stuff there - KMC chain etc. Plenty of room to drop the height on the front (your back etc. permitting - if not used to it) and the extra headset clamp (just above the bearing race).

I wondered why that extra clamp is there for?? Extra robustness?

 

[Alembicbassman]

Looked at one of these myself before I got a stonking deal on a Giant Defy 4 (only £30 more). The 2300 triple is not as slick as the 105 compact double I have on my other bike, but you'd expect that seeing as 105 is more than double the price of 2300. In terms of ratios the 105 compact 34/50 with 12-25 cassette only has two less gears than the triple set-up.

Easiest on the compact double is 2.8, the triple has 2.5 and 2.3 extra.

Couple of points - align the front QR lever with the fork to reduce the risk of accidental opening. Looks like you lost the crimp cap from the front brake cable.