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Trace Velo on YouTubeabout 4 hours ago
00:17:33
The reviewer discusses the Sunspeed Triton, a £400 complete drop bar road bike with an aluminum frame, rim brakes, and a Sensar Reflex 2x8 groupset. He notes initial shifting issues with the rear derailleur but resolves them by replacing the gear cable, after which the bike performs well. He highlights its good looks, tidy cabling, and decent components for the price, while acknowledging compromises like the basic groupset, heavy crankset, basic wheels, and cheap bar tape.
AI Summary
Pros
- Good-looking bike with vibrant colors and decals
- Tidy cable management with full-length housing
- Comfortable saddle from Zeus/Oz brand
- Decent quality headset from Janeer
- Solid rim brakes from Zstar with micro-adjustments
- Nice welds smoothed out on visible areas
- Good value for £400
- Easy assembly out of the box
- Potential as an upgrade platform
- Warranty and support from V-Ride shop
- Includes pedals
Cons
- Initial shifting issues with rear derailleur (stiff, clunky, inaccurate in higher gears)
- Basic Sensar Reflex 2x8 groupset
- Heavy cast aluminum crankset with steel chainrings
- Basic, heavy aluminum wheels with cup and cone bearings
- Cheap bar tape with little cushioning, possibly wrapped incorrectly
- Not super lightweight at 10.3 kg
- Square taper bottom bracket (some may view as outdated)
- Slight creak from one spoke under sprinting
Key Points
- Price: £400
- Frame: Aluminum, rim brake
- Weight: 10.3 kg (53cm frame without pedals)
- Groupset: Sensar Reflex 2x8 (50/34 crankset, 11-28 cassette)
- Wheels: Aluminum, 30mm deep, from Solon brand
- Tires: 25C
- Saddle: Zeus/Oz brand
- Headset: Janeer
- Brakes: Zstar rim brakes
- Cables: Jagwire brand
- Comparison: Better value and specs than Decathlon Triban EDR at same price
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