Triban Cycle Touring Road Bike RC500 (Disc Brake) 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
802$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
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: 170 mm.L, XL: 175 mm.
Pedals
Platform pedals included with the bike
Wheels
Rims
Triban Tubeless ready* wheels, 6063T6 aluminium, ETRTO dimensions: 622 x 17 C, 24mm 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): 2200 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
Model Overview
Cycle Touring Road Bike RC500 (Disc Brake) is a Triban Cycle model. 5 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Triban Cycle Touring Flat Bar Road Bike RC500 (Disc Brake) 2020 has a starting price of 668$. Triban Cycle Touring Flat Bar Road Bike RC520 (Disc Brake) 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 972$.
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 Endurance bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Endurance bike is 2346$. However, even though the average price of an Endurance bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When TRIBAN released this model in 2020, its price was 729$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Cycle Touring Road Bike RC500 (Disc Brake) price is 221.81% lower than the average cost of an Endurance bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
The wheels on Cycle Touring Road Bike RC500 (Disc Brake) 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. TRIBAN Cycle Touring Road Bike RC500 (Disc Brake) has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
TRIBAN Cycle Touring Road Bike RC500 (Disc Brake) 2020 is available in one size only. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.