ELOPS Hoprider 500 Long Distance Low Frame City Bike 2021
2021 Urban
Estimate price |
668$
Weight | 16.9 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
The aluminium step-through frame is light, rigid and stable. The 6061 aluminium frame has undergone heat treatment to increase its durability. Available in two sizes: M, L (M : 1.50 m to 1.60 m / L: 1.60m to 1.78m)
Drivetrain
Cassette
Shimano triple chainset with guard 48-38-28T Shimano CS-HG41 cassette, 8 speeds 11-32T
Pedals
Aluminium pedals.
Wheels
Rims
Large wheels (700) for greater stability at high speeds. Double-wall aluminium rims increase resistance to torsion and impacts.
Tires
Kenda ATB 700 x 38 stiff bead tyres with reflective strips. Weight of 920 g, highly durable 22 TPI carcass. Puncture-resistant strip. Inner tubes are equipped with car valves: allowing the tyres to be inflated at a service station.
Brakes
Brakes
Front and rear V-Brakes with Shimano lever. Pads can be easily changed.
About this model
Hoprider 500 Long Distance Low Frame City Bike belongs to the Elops Hoprider model. 24 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2021, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
ELOPS Hoprider 100 Long Disce Low Frame City Bike 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 485$. On the other hand, ELOPS Hoprider 900 Long Distance City Bike 2021, is the most expensive and costs 850$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Comfort bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Comfort bike is 360$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Comfort bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When ELOPS released this model in 2021, its price was 607$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Hoprider 500 Long Distance Low Frame City Bike price is 68.61% more expensive than the average cost of a Comfort bike.
Average weight for Comfort bikes
Comfort bikes weigh an average of 15.11 kg (33.31 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
considerably heavier than average, Hoprider 500 Long Distance Low Frame City Bike has a weight of 16.9 kg (37.26 lbs). To sum up, it’s 11.85% heavier than the average weight of Comfort bikes.
Hoprider 500 Long Distance Low Frame City Bike components
Wheels size
The wheels on Hoprider 500 Long Distance Low Frame City Bike are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. ELOPS Hoprider 500 Long Distance Low Frame City Bike is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
ELOPS Hoprider 500 Long Distance Low Frame City Bike 2021 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.