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Orbea Avant H40 or Triban RC520

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  • August 6, 2020 at 1:37 pm #31023
    Mrtheduke

    Hi all,
    I’m currently looking at buying my first road bike, currently on a hybrid. Will be used mainly for commuting and longer rides. Currently considering the Orbea Avant H40: https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Orbea/Avant-H40-Road-Bike-2020
    And the Triban RC520 105: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-rc-520-disc-road-bike-navy-105-id_8554421.html

    The Triban seems like it’s more bike for the money out of the box, but the Orbea feels like it could be a better bike in the long run with a few upgrades over time.

    Has anyone ridden either of these bikes and can give any pros / cons please. If not, based on the specs, which would you go for and why? Also, are there any other bikes around this price point you’d recommend over these two? TIA

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  • August 12, 2020 at 9:08 am #963215
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    GSA12rider

    Surely that’s 105 R7000

    Surely that’s 105 R7000 rather than 105 R8000 ?

    August 9, 2020 at 7:23 am #963213
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    TheBillder

    It is in his opinion… Given
    It is in his opinion… Given that you can still buy quill stems and square taper cranks, I don’t think you need worry about rim brake obsolescence.

    I did like the look of the Triban until I read the buyer reviews of the wheels. Looks as if you should budget for replacement – which would be a nice upgrade anyway, but it’s good to have a choice about that rather than have to because the OEM wheels are not robust enough.

    Imo Tiagra is nothing to worry about. I have both 105 (admittedly older 5800, still 11 speed but an iteration behind) and Tiagra on different bikes. Are they different? Yes. Is 105 nicer? Yes. Does it make much difference on the road? For me, not really.

    August 8, 2020 at 10:26 am #963211
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    Mrtheduke

    Secret_squirrel wrote:

    Secret_squirrel wrote:

    In 3 years time unless you go 2nd hand new rim brake bike frames will be like unicorn poo (imo).

    Thanks! That’s a very good point, I hadn’t even considered that!

    August 7, 2020 at 3:28 pm #963209
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    Secret_squirrel

    Triban all the way.   Firstly

    Triban all the way.   Firstly the only bike on the Sigma site is a xxs.   Secondly its rim brake.  Thirdly its Tiagra which is v decent but no 105.

    That triban has 105 R8000 on it which is literaly the best bang for buck gruppo Shimano has ever produced, especially at that price, you could bin the Triban frame in 3 year and still have a superb gruppo for the next frame (less consumables). 

    In 3 years time unless you go 2nd hand new rim brake bike frames will be like unicorn poo (imo).

    August 7, 2020 at 2:37 pm #963207
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    Orbeaman

    I have a Trek Domane Al3 as a

    I have a Trek Domane Al3 as a winter bike. Its pretty good for the money. Need to change our the brake pads though.

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