Triban 3 frame size

dormer88

Hi Guys,

I rang up this morning to get one of these bikes but they were out of stock at my local shop. I am going to order one online but want to make sure I get the right frame size. The guy at decathlon said I would be a 57inch frame.

My sizes are 5ft 11, 32 inch leg and just over 15 stone.

Would 57 be right?

Cheers in advance

estampida

57 cm I think

57" is 4' feet 9"....

dormer88

Many thanks for the reply.

Scott

Raffles

dont be relying so heavily on the "57"

what is more important is the top tube length. without measurements being taken and actually seeing you, sizing advice is more than grasping in the dark.

pilot_pete

I know we all have a budget to work with, but that bike really doesn't look too good. The complete lack of any details also says more than listing them! Have you seen the weight of the thing too? 10.5kg! That's heavy.

The few scant details they have presented about it on their website are laughable too -

Power transmission / Propulsion - aluminium frame, carbon fork to optimise pedalling effort. Optimise how?
Efficiency - aluminium frame effectively transfers pedalling power. 24 speed Shimano groupset. Effectively?
Rigidity - adjustments are simple and reliable guaranteeing carefree touring. What's a reliable adjustment?
Anatomic design - available in sizes: 54 - 57 - 60 - 63. Weight: 10.5 kg. What, a bike that is anatomically designed!!!

Spend your money on a second hand bike with better spec.

PP

Raffles

Pilot Pete wrote:

I know we all have a budget to work with, but that bike really doesn't look too good. The complete lack of any details also says more than listing them! Have you seen the weight of the thing too? 10.5kg! That's heavy.

The few scant details they have presented about it on their website are laughable too -

Power transmission / Propulsion - aluminium frame, carbon fork to optimise pedalling effort. Optimise how?
Efficiency - aluminium frame effectively transfers pedalling power. 24 speed Shimano groupset. Effectively?
Rigidity - adjustments are simple and reliable guaranteeing carefree touring. What's a reliable adjustment?
Anatomic design - available in sizes: 54 - 57 - 60 - 63. Weight: 10.5 kg. What, a bike that is anatomically designed!!!

Spend your money on a second hand bike with better spec.

PP

completely agree on the weight issue, when I lifted a triban once, its weight scared me.

now`t wrong with alu frame and carbon fork though, ive got a specialised secteur frameset in my garage which is just that which is waiting for a 105 groupset and handbuilt wheels to be fitted.

I personally wouldnt opt for a triple , a compact chainset should get riders up all the hills that are out there.

the OP should check the classifieds here on a daily basis, great prices on bikes etc.

Manc33

I am 5' 10" and a 32 inch inside leg, I got the size 57 Triban 3 a few days ago and honestly, the hoods were too far away for me. I put the seat as far forward as possible (to the max line) but ahem, I think I might have to either ride it and try to get used to it (I am so used to sitting upright on a MTB maybe I just need to reach a little) or take it back and swap it, if I even can do that, for the 54.

I noticed the stem is about 3 inches and the hoods are as long... this means its hard to reach, for me at least. I will give it a try, its getting less and less likely I will take it back since I change/swap components all the time. :twisted: It already has different pedals and tomorrow will have a different rear mech and cassette, then soon it will have different tyres and well, you can't take a bike back like that.

dormer88

Cheers for the reply guys. I went for the triban as the reviews are very good. Although a little heavy its 4kg's lighter than my MTB so hopefully it won't be too much of a problem. In terms of size I managed to sit on a 54 yesterday and I must admit it did seem a little small so hopefully the 57 will be the right size. The good thing with decathlon is you can take it out for a few miles and change if need be.

snowjho

Manc33 wrote:

I am 5' 10" and a 32 inch inside leg, I got the size 57 Triban 3 a few days ago and honestly, the hoods were too far away for me. I put the seat as far forward as possible (to the max line) but ahem, I think I might have to either ride it and try to get used to it (I am so used to sitting upright on a MTB maybe I just need to reach a little) or take it back and swap it, if I even can do that, for the 54.

I noticed the stem is about 3 inches and the hoods are as long... this means its hard to reach, for me at least. I will give it a try, its getting less and less likely I will take it back since I change/swap components all the time. :twisted: It already has different pedals and tomorrow will have a different rear mech and cassette, then soon it will have different tyres and well, you can't take a bike back like that.

Im 5'11" and 32 leg and its fine for me. Does just show how difficult it is to size bikes.

snowjho

Pilot Pete wrote:

I know we all have a budget to work with, but that bike really doesn't look too good. The complete lack of any details also says more than listing them! Have you seen the weight of the thing too? 10.5kg! That's heavy.

The few scant details they have presented about it on their website are laughable too -

Power transmission / Propulsion - aluminium frame, carbon fork to optimise pedalling effort. Optimise how?
Efficiency - aluminium frame effectively transfers pedalling power. 24 speed Shimano groupset. Effectively?
Rigidity - adjustments are simple and reliable guaranteeing carefree touring. What's a reliable adjustment?
Anatomic design - available in sizes: 54 - 57 - 60 - 63. Weight: 10.5 kg. What, a bike that is anatomically designed!!!

Spend your money on a second hand bike with better spec.

PP

I think you are being a little pernickety with the description. Others read that and see carbon fork, 24 speed shimano and 10.5kg for only 300.

In my experience it is difficult to get a second hand bike with that spec for that money. Plus buying new gives you more piece of mind IMO. Most on here and the magazines seem to rave about this bike given its price point.

Manc33

When he says "That bike doesn't look too good" well if it cost £600 or more then maybe not... but it is half that price. Look at the rubbish on offer in other places for around the same money. 23.1lbs is not heavy for a brand new road bike that is this cheap.

I have seen and own this bike and can tell you the welding is good around the tubes, its all good. It can even take mudguards and I never thought it would. Its got slightly relaxed geometry and IMO is the only logical choice we have for a beginner. You can maybe get hold of some really crappy bike for erm £269.99 I think they were last time I looked but in that shop you have to go up way beyond £300 to find one with a carbon fork, or this light.

People say the most heavy thing about this bike is the wheels.

Pick the bike up by its top tube so your hand is right in the middle of the 2 hubs and you'll see the bike is perfectly balanced. Not sure if thats by design or just a bloody heavy stem or something, there's only the stem it could be since the 2 rims are the same rims. Maybe its the handlebar, but does that and the stem really weigh as much as the rear cassette + mech? Say it ain't so!

This is a bike I could ride a lot and i have every intention to. I wanna get up to around 20-25 miles 5 days a week. Need to get all the fat off and get ripped.

dormer88

My small knowledge on bikes led to me looking around. Obviously weight is an issue on any bike. Looking at the trek 1.1 for example 10.82 at £495.00 2nd hand £320-£390+. As a poster said the comfort of having a new bike an 2 years warranty is a massive plus over a 2nd hand bike

lancj1

Suggest folks have a look at the current issue of Cycle Active. Review of the Triban versus more expensive competition at 5,7 and £900 price points puts it way ahead at 92 percent. It kicks above its weight.

As an owner of one for a month I can confirm its really good. I have never ridden a really expensive bike, but I have the Triban, and I have a 2008 Giant mountain bike that's about the same level. That's given me great service too and is good as new still.

I would love to go and drop 2k on a new version of both. I cant, and dont feel my cycling enjoyment suffers that much.

Hidden Hippo

I often wonder whether for getting started on a road bike (something I am looking at) whether spending £5/6/700 as most people seem to recommend is really the right thing to do.

Sure, the Triban 3 is fairly heavy compared to something twice the cost, but for someone just starting out, will they really notice the difference? Also take into account the fact that people just starting out (and this is a massive generalisation) will probably not be at their fittest, perhaps training on a heavier bike is good - get fit quick and then really notice the difference when you upgrade.

Would it really be that much more noticeable to spend £520 (the next cheapest I can really see) at Chainreaction on a Vitus Razor - Tiagra cassette and Sora shifters, so probably better than the B'Twin, but worth £200?

lancj1

HH - you wont notice mate - its 10kg - everyone I have shown it to - non cycling relatives or mountain biking teen mates of my son - have picked it up and said bloody hell that's light. Its alloy and carbon and goes like a rocket. To me, as a beginner on the road. I have been clocking up 20 miles easily and just want to carry on riding. Don,t hesitate. Its a great bike. Go read cycleactive in Tesco then buy the bike.

Hidden Hippo

I was actually going to pop into town in a moment - go looking at bikes I can't afford and stuff .

Strieks me as if the wheels are the biggest let down/heaviest part. Spending £150 on some new wheels would probably bring it sub 10kg and fairly reasonable. Seems to have the same gearing (Shimano 2300) as other bikes at £100 more expensive and is lighter.

Edit: Scratch the upgraded wheels - just realised doing that would put you in the price range of 9kg bikes with better gears.

Manc33

I think the 1 year old Alivio rear mech (done well over 1000 miles) I swapped onto my bike shifts better than the brand new Shimano 2300 that was on it.

I think its worth investing in a better mech, but then I would say that about a £500 bike, or a £800 bike, or a £1500 bike. Even those often have SLX and not XT, which amazes me.

When a bike costs £300 they have to scrimp on parts somewhere. Lets face it, it is hard to find a decent enough frame for £300.