Triban 3

[stephen.rooke]

I would guess it would be 54cm or up. 54 might be slightly too small

 

[Alan57]

bluesky ,I would suggest your max frame size is going to be the 54 .From what i`ve read womens frame sizes for 5`7" tall would be 52 to 54 , the Triban is available in 51 or 54. Cheers

 

[stephen.rooke]

bluesky ,I would suggest your max frame size is going to be the 54 .From what i`ve read womens frame sizes for 5`7" tall would be 52 to 54 , the Triban is available in 51 or 54. Cheers

51 would definatley be too small, ill be 54/56. im smaller than bluesky and i have the seat way up on my 54cm triban.

 

[Speedyj]

I am looking at the Triban 3 as my intro into road bikes.
At 5'5 with about 291/2" inside leg, would a 51cm be about right for me.

 

[stephen.rooke]

I am looking at the Triban 3 as my intro into road bikes.
At 5'5 with about 291/2" inside leg, would a 51cm be about right for me.

best too try it out if you can

 

[stephen.rooke]

decathlon have the bikes already made up so you can pick the one you want and ride it around the store. when you decide you want it they just do the final safety checks, theyll even fit any accesories you want for free. no waiting a few days like halfords. when i went in the bikes were flying out of the store.

 

[Alan57]

For info re womens bike sizes.

Compared to men, women and children (especially young girls) have shorter arms and longer legs. This means that they will have a slightly different fit on a bike, particularly on road bikes.
An easy rule of thumb for women and children is as follows: If you fall somewhere on the border between two bike sizes, go with the smaller size. It's easier to control a smaller bike, and the saddle height can be increased easily. Also, realize that stand-over height will be more important for female and younger riders than will top-tube length.
If necessary, women and younger riders can change out the stem on their bike to a shorter stem, which will bring the handlebars closer to the rider, and can change out the handlebar for a narrower bar that better matches their shoulder width.

 

[Fab Foodie]

For info re womens bike sizes.

Compared to men, women and children (especially young girls) have shorter arms and longer legs. This means that they will have a slightly different fit on a bike, particularly on road bikes.
An easy rule of thumb for women and children is as follows: If you fall somewhere on the border between two bike sizes, go with the smaller size. It's easier to control a smaller bike, and the saddle height can be increased easily. Also, realize that stand-over height will be more important for female and younger riders than will top-tube length.
If necessary, women and younger riders can change out the stem on their bike to a shorter stem, which will bring the handlebars closer to the rider, and can change out the handlebar for a narrower bar that better matches their shoulder width.

AFAIK, it's a myth that women and mens proportions are notably different, they're not. Though I'm happy to be proven wrong. IIRC Mike Burrows used this minor detail in the design of the first compact frames. However marketing departments love it so they can sell WSD products. However ... women do vary having less hip rotation so shorter top-tubes are an advantage, HOWEVER, any bike with the right Top Tube length will do. TT length is more important than frame or stand-over height (within reason).

 

[stephen.rooke]

best way to choose the right size bike is to sit on it

 

[ulidia2012]

Hello all. After flirting with a Defy2 through my firms cycle to work scheme which has so far taken 5 weeks and is no closer to getting me the bike, I decided sod it and bought a Triban 3 today. Brilliant service and advice from Decathlon in Belfast and they let me ride try several to see if i was comfortable and i got it home today. I am far from an expert, with my last bike being a Specialised Globe Sport hybrid several years ago but have to say I am very impressed with the Triban. Took it out this evening, (lashing rain as usual in Belfast), for a 5 mile ride and thoroughly enjoyed it. I plan to ride a 10 miles each way to work initially twice and increasing to 5 days a week and after much dithering and debating am glad i finally choose this.

Just one question has anyone had any problem with the gears? no problem shifting down but bit fiddly at times shifting up. probably my noobishness but any advice would be appreciated.

 

[stephen.rooke]

my gears need adjusting, no real problem changing gears, just the noise from them in the 2 highest. should be easily sorted. changing up should just be a quick press on the nobbly bit on right hand side gears. theres videos online on how to adjust gears or you might want to get them adjusted at a lbs if yur still having problems

 

[Jenkins]

Have a search online for the videos regarding setting up the gears if you fancy trying it yourself, go back to Decathlon (if you're close enough) or have your LBS set them up. It took me a while to get mine set up perfectly through trial and error but now there is no rub at all from the front dérailleur and the rear is perfectly indexed.

I made the final Cyclescheme payment on my Triban this month and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the bike having covered over 3700 miles on it. Works just as well as a year round commuter if fitted with Crudracers or as a fitness bike.

 

[ulidia2012]

Thanks for the advice, really think it was a sensible choice for me, much as i hate to admit it I'm out of shape and the triple chain set will get me up the hills home a lot easier.

 

[ulidia2012]

Another quick question, I am doing my first commute on the Triban tomorrow, 16 mile round trip, pretty much downhill all the way there and the reverse on the way back. Unusually we are in the middle of a day or 2 of sunshine in Belfast at the moment but was wondering if any of you have added mud guards or panniers to your Tribans. I am reluctant to do so but think given the amount of rain we are getting i will have to. Got the dears sorted, thanks.

 

[Edwards80]

I had a rack and panniers on mine for the first few months as I had to carry a laptop etc to work and back. It was fine, it has the lugs to attach them without any issues, front end was a bit "floaty" if they were heavily loaded but that's to be expected I think. I just use clip on mudguards when the weather dictates.