To Triban 3 Owners

[phospho]

I'm about to go and buy the Triban 3 (red version), and I've read that the wheels are pretty bad.

I'm wondering how bad are they exactly? How long will they last me for? Is regreasing the hubs a difficult procedure?

I just want a trouble free bike, if this bike has given you any troubles then please let me know so I'll avoid the buy.

thank you!

 

[jifdave]

Difficult to answer without more info.

What do you weigh?
How many miles are you likely to do?
Do you own 15mm, 17mm spanners and some grease?
Are you semi competent with tools in hand?

 

[Hacienda71]

Not all that bad. Grease the bearings and cones when you get them and check to make sure the spokes haven't lost tension periodically. My brother has commuted on one with no issues in a year.

 

[Kies]

My advice would be to buy the bike and buy some shimano rs10 wheels later. Great bike.
The wheels will work, just google "greasing the hubs/cones"

 

[vickster]

Or take it to a good bike shop if don't feel comfortable doing it Stock wheels on most bikes up to a certain point (and even beyond) can be less than perfect

 

[antnee]

I rode on the wheels which came with the bike Though did strip out the old grease and redo grease ans adjused cones Its easy as long as your good with things mechanical Though after a while (1500 miles) I fitted new Shimano R500 wheels and noticed a real difference.
And am still happy with it Though am saving up for the full Carbon road bike But for the money you can't beat the T3

 

[Fab Foodie]

Echo the above, in fact, I'd put better ball bearings in as soon as possible, they're cheap as chips and as mentioned it not a difficult job and worth learning. Pack-em full of grease (Vaseline works a treat) and off you go.
Check tension periodically, but you should do that with any new wheel.

They're basic but they'll get you going. Don't be put off an otherwise excellent bike. All budget bikes have pretty poor wheelsets to be fair and saving for some Basic Shimano wheels (often found with good discounts) or mavic Aksiums is a hugely worthwhile investment.
Ride the existing wheels through the winter and treat yourself to new wheels and tyres in the spring!

 

[Kies]

This ^

It may cost 1/3 of my best bike,but still very very good.