Triban Road bike Flat Bar RC 500 Disc Brake 2022
2022 Urban
Estimate price |
869$
Weight | 10.7 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
New Triban Evo frame in 6061 T6 aluminium, comfort-oriented geometry with adapted sloping Weight: 1780g in size M Strong, versatile frame: can be fitted with a mudguard and pannier rack Compatible with tyres up to 700x36 or 650x40
Suspension Fork
New Triban Evo fork with carbon blades and aluminium 1"1/8 Aheadset steerer tube. This fork combines comfort, low weight (680g), and precision. The carbon has been machined to provide good lateral rigidity and good filtering of frontal vibrations. Inserts on the blades for mounting a front pannier rack Max weight to be carried on the fork: 9kg, Holes on the wheel axle for attaching a mudguard Compatible with tyres up to 700x36 or 650x40
Drivetrain
Cassette
Microshift CS-H092 9V 11/32 cassette (11/13/15/17/19/21/24/28/32). Shimano Sora R3000 compact crankset in 50/34. Crank length varies according to size of bike: XS, S, M: 170mm.L, XL: 175mm.
Pedals
Platform pedals included with the bike
Wheels
Rims
New Triban Tubeless Ready* wheels 6063T6 aluminium ETRTO dimensions: 622 x 19 C 25mm high for greater lateral rigidity Crossed steel spokes for improved rigidity (28 front and 28 rear) Sealed bearings Weight per pair (without cassette and QR): 2300 g * To switch to Tubeless, you'll need a pair of Tubeless Ready tyres and a conversion kit including 2 tubeless valves + 2 rim strips + bottle of anti-puncture liquid.
Tires
Triban Resist+ tyres 410g Skinwall stiff bead 1 mm nylon anti-puncture protection Durable carcass: 55 TPI. Dimensions: 28c-622 / 700 x 28c for greater comfort Max pressure: 8 bar / 116 psi.These tyres are NOT Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Promax DSK-300R disc brakes. 160mm disc brakes at front and rear Jagwire anti-compression hosing to ensure braking precision and efficiency Semi-metal pad
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
About this model
Road bike Flat Bar RC 500 Disc Brake is a Triban Road model. TRIBAN launched 27 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
TRIBAN Road bike RC 100 2022 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 364$. On the other hand, TRIBAN Road Bike RC 520 Limited Edition 2022, is the most expensive and costs 1094$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Fitness bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Fitness bike you should know that the average price is 656$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Fitness bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When TRIBAN released this model in 2022, its price was 789$. If we compare this with the average Fitness bike cost we notice that the price is 20.27% higher.
Average weight for Fitness bikes
The average weight for Fitness bikes is 11.24 kg (24.78 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Road bike Flat Bar RC 500 Disc Brake weighs 10.7 kg (23.59 lbs) and is a bit lighter than the average. In conclusion, the average Fitness bike weighs 5.05% more than Road bike Flat Bar RC 500 Disc Brake.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
As for the wheels, TRIBAN Road bike Flat Bar RC 500 Disc Brake 2022, has a 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike is available in 5 sizes. They vary from 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.