replacement chainset for Triban 3?

[michaelrmgreen]

I've got a 2011 Triban 3 and the chainset is worn out. Not bad considering I commute year round. Please recommend a replacement. For those unfamiliar with the model it's a 3x8 road bike with generic components. The original is an 'Ounce' brand triple on a square taper.

 

[vickster]

I've got a 2011 Triban 3 and the chainset is worn out. Not bad considering I commute year round. Please recommend a replacement. For those unfamiliar with the model it's a 3x8 road bike with generic components. The original is an 'Ounce' brand triple on a square taper.

Whole chainset or just the rings?

 

[michaelrmgreen]

Whole thing I think.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I’d go something generic like a Stronglight, have them on my Rourke (9spd) and Brompton, so suitable for most applications.
So, do decathlon sell a replacement or measure the BCD - bolt circle diameter and see if you can simply by the rings...

 

[vickster]

Spa sell chainrings in all manner of sizes, and possibly triple chain sets

 

[Gunk]

Is it hollowtech or square taper?

 

[vickster]

Is it hollowtech or square taper?

Says square taper?

 

[Cycleops]

If you want to upgrade a bit this should work:
https://www.evanscycles.com/shimano-sora-r3030-50-39-30t-triple-road-9-speed-chainset-EV294114
Doesn’t say Hollowtech but I’m sure it is. Mine came with the outboard BB and this most likely does although again it doesn’t say, worth checking with Evans. If it doesn’t it’s only about a tenner.
You’ll save a bit of weight compared to a square taper BB.

 

[michaelrmgreen]

If you want to upgrade a bit this should work:
https://www.evanscycles.com/shimano-sora-r3030-50-39-30t-triple-road-9-speed-chainset-EV294114
Doesn’t say Hollowtech but I’m sure it is. Mine came with the outboard BB and this most likely does although again it doesn’t say, worth checking with Evans. If it doesn’t it’s only about a tenner.
You’ll save a bit of weight compared to a square taper BB.

A hundred and five Earth Pounds! Also, mine is square taper.

 

[michaelrmgreen]

How interchangeable are triples for road bikes and other bikes. For example this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170mm-Mo...685435?hash=item28717ca2fb:g:hYMAAOSw5JFeYOst or this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-...201933?hash=item3f9ade560d:g:zNUAAOSwjS9a4tvB

 

[Cycleops]

I did say if you wanted to upgrade. Thr outboard bb is a straight screw in replacement for the square taper but if you want bargain basement a Tourney square taper chainset should set you back about forty quid.
BB width is the determining factor in selecting complete chain sets but it’s sq taper you can just reuse your existing.

 

[michaelrmgreen]

Mr Google tells me that MTB triples aren't interchangeable with road bikes. Which is a shame as they're plentiful and cheap. It seems that road bike triples are becoming a thing of the past, a narrow selection and expensive. Bummer...

 

[vickster]

Not sure whether compatible but this is cheap
https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s109p2000/SPA-CYCLES-XD-2-Touring-Triple-Chainset

£105 doesn’t sound too much in reality given the wear and how much you presumably save commuting by bike if thats the only option?

 

[Gunk]

Not sure whether compatible but this is cheap
https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s109p2000/SPA-CYCLES-XD-2-Touring-Triple-Chainset

£105 doesn’t sound too much in reality given the wear and how much you presumably save commuting by bike if thats the only option?

That looks like a good option

 

[Fab Foodie]

https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s109p3/STRONGLIGHT-Impact-Triple