Triban 5 or Triban 3

[Oliver T]

Hey everyone,

After much deliberation, I've managed to narrow my choice of bike down to two - the Triban 3 or the Triban 5. The 3 is of course £200 cheaper, and I just wanted your opinions on this, as the spare 200, assuming I get the T3 would be spent on upgrades/accessories.

So what would you say is the better investment?

Thanks everyone,
Oliver.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

There isn't much difference between the T3 and the T5 apart from the Sora chainset and carbon seatstays. I say go for the 3 and get some nice wheels like I did.

 

[danjanoob]

I have a 3 and it is excellent. Even with the intro of the 5a, I still would have gotten the 3. It's reliable, light and fast.

Just a great road bike. I'm not sure I could justify the extra 200.

 

[Col5632]

Extra £200? Triban 3 is £299 and the new Triban 5a is £429.99 (was £399.99) it's not quite £200 but having recently bought the 5a i would say go for it

 

[slowmotion]

People say that the red Triban 3 is a bit of a deal, and that the white Triban 3 is a bit cheaper but with a lower spec. Others say that the black Triban 5 is good but will cost a bit more.

Just passing on the gossip...

 

[Kies]

There isn't much difference between the T3 and the T5 apart from the Sora chainset and carbon seatstays. I say go for the 3 and get some nice wheels like I did.

Red T3 (2012)- carbon fork
White T3a (2013) - no carbon fork,same as a carrera tdf from Halfrauds
White T5 (2012) - good bike,but few bought it as the T3 was such great value.
Black T5a (2013) - the only decent choice from decathlon for road bikes now.

So buy a red T3 if you can get your hands on one or stump up and buy the black T5a

 

[vickster]

Or look for a deal on a 2012 Defy 4 or 5 for example

http://www.ashcycles.com/site/bikes/road/giant/defy-range-2012

 

[Oliver T]

I'm thinking about getting the t5a now mainly, but loads of reviewers seem to not even mention the Triban.

Are there any other bikes around this price point which are just a better deal? I was under the impression that the Triban punched well above its price point.

 

[Kies]

I'm thinking about getting the t5a now mainly, but loads of reviewers seem to not even mention the Triban.

Are there any other bikes around this price point which are just a better deal? I was under the impression that the Triban punched well above its price point.

the red Triban 3 did, and Decathlon realised they can market it for more, but painting it black and calling it the new 5.
i have the red T3 and with a change of wheels/tyres and a decent saddle - it isn't far off my Giant Defy which cost a lot more.

 

[Ozzrahog]

the 5a has sora gears and changers which is the main upgrade from the red 3

i bought the 5a as i could not get a red 3 in my size (and I dont like red bikes) and I'm very happy with it, only complaint was the brakes but 8 quid on some new blocks sorted that