First Real Ride on Triban 5 - Puncture!
Discussion
I finally got my Triban 5 out on the road today (did a quick 8 miles back in Feb) and did my usual 27 mile circuit.
I was around 13 miles out, just been passed by 2 guys all lycra'd up so thought i'd try and tag onto the back of them for a minute - must have been sitting over 30mph when I hit a pothole and heard a bang then hiss - flat front tyre
Luckily I had a spare tube with me and I got it changed and back on my way in 15 mins or so (been a few years since I changed a tyre!!).
Anyway, I got back home (after the return journey into a headwind) without any further excitement.
I really enjoyed the ride but think I want to upgrade the standard tyres my Triban came with.
Looking around, lots of different opinions - my current thinking is for some Vittoria Rubino Pros in blue to match the bike
- http://www.wiggle.co.uk/vittoria-rubino-pro-foldin...
Anyone got any experience of these?
Anything better for the money?
Is it worth moving up to 25c from 23c? Will it make much difference to a)comfort and b)puncture resistance?
I am also looking at changing the standard saddle for a Charge Spoon - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-spoon-saddle-with-c... as my @rse doesn't get on with the one provided - again, any comments?
Overall though, I loved it - can see it being a good bit quicker than my Ridgeback Velocity hybrid once my fitness levels increase again.
I was around 13 miles out, just been passed by 2 guys all lycra'd up so thought i'd try and tag onto the back of them for a minute - must have been sitting over 30mph when I hit a pothole and heard a bang then hiss - flat front tyre
Luckily I had a spare tube with me and I got it changed and back on my way in 15 mins or so (been a few years since I changed a tyre!!).
Anyway, I got back home (after the return journey into a headwind) without any further excitement.
I really enjoyed the ride but think I want to upgrade the standard tyres my Triban came with.
Looking around, lots of different opinions - my current thinking is for some Vittoria Rubino Pros in blue to match the bike
- http://www.wiggle.co.uk/vittoria-rubino-pro-foldin...Anyone got any experience of these?
Anything better for the money?
Is it worth moving up to 25c from 23c? Will it make much difference to a)comfort and b)puncture resistance?
I am also looking at changing the standard saddle for a Charge Spoon - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-spoon-saddle-with-c... as my @rse doesn't get on with the one provided - again, any comments?
Overall though, I loved it - can see it being a good bit quicker than my Ridgeback Velocity hybrid once my fitness levels increase again.
Thanks folks.
I think my first purchase is going to be a track pump - obviously my wee hand pump isn't up to the job of putting enough pressure in!
I've had a look around but a lot of retailers out of stock of the tyres i'm looking at (25 wide, either Vittoria Pro with blue/black or 4 Seasons).
I'll run the standard tyres for a wee bit longer, probably carry 2 spare tubes instead of the 1 and try and avoid potholes (have you seen the roads around Edinburgh?!).
Thanks for the advice, and Bedford Rascal, apologies if my amazing straightline speed offends
I think my first purchase is going to be a track pump - obviously my wee hand pump isn't up to the job of putting enough pressure in!
I've had a look around but a lot of retailers out of stock of the tyres i'm looking at (25 wide, either Vittoria Pro with blue/black or 4 Seasons).
I'll run the standard tyres for a wee bit longer, probably carry 2 spare tubes instead of the 1 and try and avoid potholes (have you seen the roads around Edinburgh?!).
Thanks for the advice, and Bedford Rascal, apologies if my amazing straightline speed offends
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