Triban 3
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mrandmrspoves
Middle aged bald git.
- Location
- Narfuk
Ah yes clipless moments......the time that lapses between realising that you are stationary and haven't unclipped - and the time you hit the pavement! I started using SPD's on my mountain bike 1st - so only landed in the occasional gorse bush or bed of nettles.....
Wouldn't ride without them now.....
Kelvin_C-J
Active Member
Unless you are me and purchase an inferior saddle, which leads to more pain (and no gain!). I did not think it was possible, but it was.
I cannot comment on the peddles having never tried clipless. I like the idea, but monetary funds do not permit the experiment.
Regardless, I hope you certainly enjoy your new bike. I thought I was lucky with my example as defy-one seems to have been, but alas, I had my first puncture today - inner tube split quite nastily. I blame the roads. No mark on the tire though so perhaps an over-pressure pinch/split. Anyway, if you maintain it and look after it - even without updating it - it will serve you well and I can only reiterate - I hope you enjoy it!
Which saddle did you buy ?
Kelvin_C-J
Active Member
This little example: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=85998
The colours match the bike though... but comfort wise, I would say it is far worse. (My own fault really, but there is a slight weight saving).
I suppose I should add: at the time of purchase, the weight saving seemed most important to me, for the price I was prepared to pay, rather than comfort... I would take that back now!
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Alex11
Active Member
- Location
- South West
Should be arriving tomorrow or Thursday :-)
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Alex11
Active Member
- Location
- South West
And my Triban has arrived! Free lights and bell 
I ordered a pump and computer with it though, not here, will it come seperately?
I ordered a pump and computer with it though, not here, will it come seperately?
mrandmrspoves
Middle aged bald git.
- Location
- Narfuk
I think they will be treated as a separate order.... in the meantime, why are you on here instead of out on a test run? :-)
Typhon
Senior Member
- Location
- Worcestershire
Congrats on the bike! I'm sure you'll be as happy with it as we all are with ours. 
I've been thinking about switching the pedals and saddle on my triban too. I found my feet didn't fit in the toe clips so I took those off and am now just riding with the flat pedal which is too small for that really. The saddle is not the most comfy so I've been thinking about getting a new one. Anyone have any suggestions for a saddle, as Kevlin's doesn't sound too good?! Would ideally like one that isn't heavier than the existing one but not too bothered about shaving the grams off.
Also if anyone could recommend some good clipless pedals and cleats that'd be great.
I'm sure you'll be as happy with it as we all are with ours. I've been thinking about switching the pedals and saddle on my triban too. I found my feet didn't fit in the toe clips so I took those off and am now just riding with the flat pedal which is too small for that really. The saddle is not the most comfy so I've been thinking about getting a new one. Anyone have any suggestions for a saddle, as Kevlin's doesn't sound too good?! Would ideally like one that isn't heavier than the existing one but not too bothered about shaving the grams off.
Also if anyone could recommend some good clipless pedals and cleats that'd be great.
mrandmrspoves
Middle aged bald git.
- Location
- Narfuk
Congrats on the bike!
I've been thinking about switching the pedals and saddle on my triban too. I found my feet didn't fit in the toe clips so I took those off and am now just riding with the flat pedal which is too small for that really. The saddle is not the most comfy so I've been thinking about getting a new one. Anyone have any suggestions for a saddle, as Kevlin's doesn't sound too good?! Would ideally like one that isn't heavier than the existing one but not too bothered about shaving the grams off.
Also if anyone could recommend some good clipless pedals and cleats that'd be great.
As discussed elsewhere, there are more than one type of clipless pedal and the cleats are not interchangeable. Road bikes often have SPD SL pedals . I have no experience of these so cannot comment. As I started off with SPD pedals for my mountain bike I have kept with these on my road bikes too. The shoes you buy are often specific too - although some shoes can take either type of cleat. SPD stands for Shimano Pedaling Dynamics - but that's not to say they're the only make available. The advantage of SPD over SPD SL is that the cleats on SPD's are inset which makes it easier to walk in the shoes.
If you go the SPD route - a simple pair of Shimano M520's is a good place to start. They're basic, fairly light and robust and cheap as chips at about £20 a pair. (watch out for bargain pairs.....if the cleats are not included you will pay about £6 for a pair of cleats and the cleats normally come with the pedals - not the shoes.) Others may slag the M520's but general reviews in mountain bike magazines is "they do a good job - why pay more?)
Saddles are very much a personal choice....I have a Brooks Professional on my Triban - which is just perfect. Most reviews rate the Charge Spoon as a good value, relatively cheap, relatively light and comfortable saddle. I have one on my mountain bike and it's ok......but not like my Brooks! I would recommend that whatever saddle you choose, you also go for some padded under wear and even more important is ensuring that the bike is set up right for you. A perfect saddle will be far from perfect if angled incorrectly or too high/low/forward/back....
tribanjules
Guru
- Location
- Birmingham
got tyhe triban last week and got my spd shoes on order and the basic spd pedals - big feet, birmingham traffic and those toe clips dont mix !
mrandmrspoves
Middle aged bald git.
- Location
- Narfuk
SPD's may not mix well with Birmingham traffic either - if you're not used to riding with them....so take care!
tribanjules
Guru
- Location
- Birmingham
yes my sister reckons i should expect 3 cliplles moments !!!
