Triban Bicycle Touring Road Bike RC120 Disc – / 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
574$
Weight | 11.25 kg 
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
Comfort-oriented frame geometry with a higher steering socket and a shorter top tube that offers a more upright position than a classic road frame. 6061 T6 aluminium sloping frame with semi-integrated headset. Frame weight, size M: 1830 g
Suspension Fork
Carbon fork that is more lightweight and offers more precise directional control. Aheadset 1"1/8 head tube that provides great strength and rigidity to the steering assembly. Inserts in the fork to fit a pannier rack. Maximum load on the fork: 9 kg
Drivetrain
Cassette
Microshift CS-H081 11-34 cassette, (11/13/15/18/21/24/28/34), Shimano Tourney double chainring 50/34 crankset. Cranks:, XS, S, M: 170 mm. L, XL: 175 mm
Pedals
Hybrid platform pedals.
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 housing to ensure braking precision and efficiency, Semi-metal pads, item code: 8562868 (available February 2020)
Model Overview
Bicycle Touring Road Bike RC120 Disc – / completes the Triban Bicycle model. Triban launched 3 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Triban Bicycle bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
TRIBAN Bicycle Touring Road Bike RC100 – Ltd Edition 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 339$. Triban Bicycle Touring Road Bike RC120 Disc – / 2020 on the other hand costs 522$, and is the most expensive model.
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
According to our calculations, the average cost of an Endurance bike that is reliable is 2346$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Endurance bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
At the moment of the release date, Triban Bicycle Touring Road Bike RC120 Disc – / price was 522$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Bicycle Touring Road Bike RC120 Disc – / price is 349.43% lower than the average cost of an Endurance bike.
Endurance bikes average weight
Endurance bikes weigh an average of 8.2 kg (18.08 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.
much heavier than average, Bicycle Touring Road Bike RC120 Disc – / has a weight of 11.25 kg (24.8 lbs). In short, the average Endurance bike weight is 37.2% lower than this one.
Bicycle Touring Road Bike RC120 Disc – / components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Triban Bicycle Touring Road Bike RC120 Disc – / 2020, 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Triban Bicycle Touring Road Bike RC120 Disc – / is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.