Thanks for the links.
I've been keeping an eye on a few Specialized auctions, but the ones going for circa £300 are usually 2006 models. Don't think I want to spend money on something 6 years old.
What to upgrade on the Triban 3?
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Thanks for the links.
I've been keeping an eye on a few Specialized auctions, but the ones going for circa £300 are usually 2006 models. Don't think I want to spend money on something 6 years old.
Can possibly go up to £500ish if I go the financing route
smokeysmoo
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All good advice, (except the carbon bit) *whistle*
Yeah, that's kinda the plan. I was just interested in some cheapish upgrades that would give a more pleasurable ride. I'm a bit of a tweaker.
If you really want to upgrade something, buy better wheels. Something like this would greatly improve the bike:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fulcrum-racing-5-clincher-wheelset/
But really, is buying a £300 bike and then spending £175 on it strraight away wise? As others have said - buy it and start riding it right away.
Set yourself a goal e.g. 2000 miles this year, then buy somthing better once you can justify the purchase of a better bike.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fulcrum-racing-5-clincher-wheelset/
But really, is buying a £300 bike and then spending £175 on it strraight away wise? As others have said - buy it and start riding it right away.
Set yourself a goal e.g. 2000 miles this year, then buy somthing better once you can justify the purchase of a better bike.
derrick
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Yep just ride it for a few months then decide wich way to go,
Fubar
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I've recently bought the Triban 3 after spending a year on my dad's old mountain bike - the difference moving to a road bike is amazing! (certainly to me it is). So far I love it. The only thing I've changed are the pedals to clipless as that is what I'm used to - may change the saddle in time. Official reviews are few and far between, possibly 'cos it's Decathlon's in-house brand and French ?!? (I think, or german) - there are pics and a sort-of review in the Photo Gallery from Monkspeed, I'm not technical but I'm sure MS could give you plenty of feedback.
Take Merckx's advice: "don't buy upgrades, ride up grades!"
2300 is an excellent entry level 8 speed STI system, similar to Sora in ergonomics. Set up properly, it shifts smoothly and quietly. The main complaint, as with Sora, is that you can't upshift from the drops, but it's by no means a showstopper. I'd just ride the bike as is for a year or so and save your cash for something nice when you know what you really want and keep the Triban as your winter hack or flog it.
If you really need to spend money, first should be clipless pedals and shoes, then go for wheels and tyres followed by decent brake pads. It almost never makes economic sense to upgrade the groupset on an entry level bike instead of buying a complete bike with the groupset you want.
2300 is an excellent entry level 8 speed STI system, similar to Sora in ergonomics. Set up properly, it shifts smoothly and quietly. The main complaint, as with Sora, is that you can't upshift from the drops, but it's by no means a showstopper. I'd just ride the bike as is for a year or so and save your cash for something nice when you know what you really want and keep the Triban as your winter hack or flog it.
If you really need to spend money, first should be clipless pedals and shoes, then go for wheels and tyres followed by decent brake pads. It almost never makes economic sense to upgrade the groupset on an entry level bike instead of buying a complete bike with the groupset you want.
jefmcg
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so (hijacking this thread), if money wasn't particularly tight and the bike is likely to get a fair bit of usage (averaged 30km/day so far this year on a folder), it would be foolish to get the triban 3?
PpPete
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It's a £500 bike that sells for £300... not at all foolish IMO.
Personally I never had a prob with the thumb button shifter when I had Sora... and the 2300 are just the 8 speed version. In fact I decided I liked it so much I went Campag thereafter.
If you can afford it go for a bike with a 10 speed cassette (Tiagra or 105) as the upgrade path is that much easier.
Personally I never had a prob with the thumb button shifter when I had Sora... and the 2300 are just the 8 speed version. In fact I decided I liked it so much I went Campag thereafter.
If you can afford it go for a bike with a 10 speed cassette (Tiagra or 105) as the upgrade path is that much easier.
LarryDuff
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This may be a silly question but what benefit would be accrued from changing the wheels?
You could probably cut 1-2KG off the weight of the bike by buying lightweight replacements. That's the main benefit, but sure there's other ones as well.
