triban 3 wheelset change query noob style
shakyjake
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Hi folks. As the title suggest I'm a noob when it comes to roadies and even more of a noob when it comes to wheel set upgrades.
I am thinking of buying the planet x al 130 wheels but I was wondering if there's anything I'm missing such as compatibility or dimension differences wrt cassette or gear setups. I think the current setup is shimano 2300. Can I use the wheels above on my triban 3 or should I need to be looking for a different wheel set......or simply not bother at all?
I am thinking of buying the planet x al 130 wheels but I was wondering if there's anything I'm missing such as compatibility or dimension differences wrt cassette or gear setups. I think the current setup is shimano 2300. Can I use the wheels above on my triban 3 or should I need to be looking for a different wheel set......or simply not bother at all?
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my 1st bike was a triban and i found the wheels ok. I would save your cash towards a future new/2nd hand bike.0
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Kill the wheels you have 1st - fella in work took about 500 miles before his went in the scrap bin!0
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Frank pole wrote:Kill the wheels you have 1st - fella in work took about 500 miles before his went in the scrap bin!
500 miles? Gillette wheels?left the forum March 20230 -
Cheers folks. That's kinda made me think a bit more about not doing it.
I also figure there's plenty to lose off my midrift for free than shaving weight off of my bike.
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ugo.santalucia wrote:Frank pole wrote:Kill the wheels you have 1st - fella in work took about 500 miles before his went in the scrap bin!
500 miles? Gillette wheels?
He's a bit of a lump, 110kgs he had them trued a few times and the barings gave up in the end he's riding a set of your wheels now though ugo0 -
Stick with the wheels you have until they are shot. Why spend money replacing something that aint broke? The wheels on the T3 aren't the best in the world, but they're adequate to get you going.0
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If you want new wheels, i say go for it!
i did, and i'm more than happy. as good as the tribans are, the wheels are just terrible. i think the bearings are greased with treacle!
here's some info on what i did http://triban5.theresnonamesleft.com/triban_btwin_Fulcrum_Wheels.html
the planet x are out os stock at the moment, but i can highly recommend the Fulcrum 5's.
you need to make sure the hub is shimano compatible and can accept your casette - i think you have a 9 speed cassette? usually you'll need to use a spacer, which should be supplied with the wheels set, to fit a 9 speed cassette on a 10/11 speed wheel. a quick email to the retailer should clear any doubt about compatability, and also give you someone to blame if it doesn't fit
if you think you'll be keeping the bike for a while, there's really no harm in treating yourself to a few upgrades.Canyon CFSL8
http://www.triban5.theresnonamesleft.com0