Triban 3a or 5a?

[Easytigers]

We need some pics and to know how it rides!!!

 

[Veganpower]

Thanks for the tips on baby wipes. I'll grab some tomorrow.

@Easytigers I'll put some photos up and my thoughts on the ride tomorrow. Although I've very rider a road bike before so my thoughts may be "my bum hurts". Saying that, the saddle seems really comfy.

 

[400bhp]

By the way, the Triban is really easy to clean because of the matt finish on the paintwork and the plastic protection strips in all the right places.

 

[BrianEvesham]

I'll take a photo tomorrow when I go for a ride.

Looking forward to your pictures.

 

[Veganpower]

I woke up at 8.00am and spent an hour building up the enthusiasm to take my maiden voyage in the torrential rain. I don't have anything waterproof yet and the gloves I picked up yesterday were the wrong size, oh and I don't have a bottle cage yet so I had to take a small rucksack. Luckily I found some old fingerless MTB gloves or my hands would have froze.

Anyway... I'm soaked to my boxers, frozen and I take it back that my seat is comfy but I feel great. I may go back out tomorrow, (my bum and giggleberries took a beating but I suspect I'll get use to it).

I did 20.8 km here's the strava

 

[400bhp]

Anyway... I'm soaked to my boxers, frozen and I take it back that my seat is comfy but I feel great. I may go back out tomorrow, (my bum and giggleberries took a beating but I suspect I'll get use to it).

I did 20.8 km here's the strava

Get some padded shorts - ditch the underwear.

 

[Veganpower]

 

[SteCenturion]

Well done on your purchase & choosing a roadie bike - good call brother.
You were bang on to ignore the Richard Edward who told you to get a '60' - I am 6ft 0 & wouldn't ride one.

 

[SteCenturion]

Did you get shoes with cleats -
Only asking as I am about to put some up on here (new/boxed) but deleted model as I bought wrong size & never returned them.
As soon as I can figure out how to do links & post photos on here anyway.
Anyway - what I meant to say was - if your gearing/indexing seems out after 2 - 3 rides take it back in & have them go over it again.
It is a big purchase after all.

 

[Easytigers]

Great looking bike!!! Well done fella. Good effort for your first outing btw :-) Not sure of how windy it was there but it made today's ride a bit of a headache!
Russ

 

[Veganpower]

Great looking bike!!! Well done fella. Good effort for your first outing btw :-) Not sure of how windy it was there but it made today's ride a bit of a headache!
Russ

Thanks, I'm glad I did go out today. I know now I can enjoy a ride in any weather (apart from snow and ice). Coming back I had a head wind which was a pain.

I have a new found respect for road cyclists. I understand now that we need more room than just the gutter. It's rough there and I don't want to hurt my bike, also I found I needed a racing line around some of the fast bends. Some of the cars did annoy me but I guess it's not their fault as they just don't understand half the time. I hit a hidden pot hole on the way back, I'm probably being dramatic, but it felt like I almost dislocated my arm!!! fortunately no damage was done to the bike (which was my first concern).

 

[Veganpower]

Did you get shoes with cleats -
Only asking as I am about to put some up on here (new/boxed) but deleted model as I bought wrong size & never returned them.
As soon as I can figure out how to do links & post photos on here anyway.
Anyway - what I meant to say was - if your gearing/indexing seems out after 2 - 3 rides take it back in & have them go over it again.
It is a big purchase after all.

I got some Shimano PD-m520 when I knew I was getting a bike (I know they're for an MTB but them the ones I wanted). I've not put them on yet because I was still deciding on the shoes. funny enough that was what I'm looking at now. I was thinking about some Shimano M088 just because I like the look and I didn't want road shoes.

 

[SteCenturion]

I got some Shimano PD-m520 when I knew I was getting a bike (I know they're for an MTB but them the ones I wanted). I've not put them on yet because I was still deciding on the shoes. funny enough that was what I'm looking at now. I was thinking about some Shimano M088 just because I like the look and I didn't want road shoes.

Another good decision - that way if you ever go get a Mtb as well they are then interchangeable.

 

[Easytigers]

M520s are great...really easy to clip in and out of! If you've got any spare money, I'd invest in a track pump. You'll always be able to get your tyres up to 100psi+ easily (best £25 I ever spent!) and it'll prevent pinch punctures that can happen if your tyres aren't inflated enough.

 

[subaqua]

Did you get shoes with cleats -
Only asking as I am about to put some up on here (new/boxed) but deleted model as I bought wrong size & never returned them.
As soon as I can figure out how to do links & post photos on here anyway.
Anyway - what I meant to say was - if your gearing/indexing seems out after 2 - 3 rides take it back in & have them go over it again.
It is a big purchase after all.

Decathlon like to do a "fettle check" at 6 weeks and if you talk nicely to them they will do another free one at 3 months IME . That taught me more on indexing just watching the mechanic than any book did.