So as the title goes. Got my first road bike today, still surprised why it doesn’t come with a kickstand and still getting used to the riding position (came from a hybrid bike before this).
Got this from Decathlon for ~$110 as it has some minor cosmetic scratches, a bad bartape (even though they changed it for me FOC), and a metal cover from the brake lever is gone (and they promised to get me a new one FOC next week).
Pictures of me bringing the bike back. The nearest Decathlon for me is in another country, and I had to take a ferry back home. Customs and immigration officers were surprised someone brought back a bicycle.
Anyone ever put wider tyres on this bike? I am planning to kind of convert it for gravel use (maybe 700x32c).
by SleepyBear94
3 Comments
Kickstands add a lot of weight and can be dangerous when you’re riding at high speeds. And don’t really provide much utility when you can just lean the bars against a wall.
You’ve picked well though, the Tribans are insanely good value
That’s a very sensible choice. Decathlon bikes usually deliver good performance without breaking the bank.
Tire clearance is supposed to be up to 36mm.
Big fan of the Triban range! Great bikes!
Enjoy! 🙂