ELOPS Hoprider 500 Long Distance Low Frame City Bike 2020
2020 Urban
Estimate price |
534$
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 is part of the Elops Hoprider model. ELOPS launched 24 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Elops Hoprider bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the ELOPS Hoprider 100 Long Distance Low Frame City Bike 2020 has a starting price of 364$. ELOPS Hoprider 900 Urban Hybrid Bike 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 789$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Comfort bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Comfort bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 360$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Comfort bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When ELOPS released this model in 2020, its price was 485$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Hoprider 500 Long Distance Low Frame City Bike price is 34.72% higher than the average cost of a Comfort bike.
Comfort bikes average weight
The average weight for Comfort bikes is 15.11 kg (33.31 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
ELOPS Hoprider 500 Long Distance Low Frame City Bike it’s weighing 16.9 kg (37.26 lbs). At this weight, is considerably heavier than average. In short, the average Comfort bike weight is 11.85% lower than this one.
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 have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
ELOPS Hoprider 500 Long Distance Low Frame City Bike 2020 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.