Ridley RES U500 Men – Shimano 9 Speed 2023
2023 E-bike
Estimate price |
2,981$
Weight | 26 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Motor Shimano 250W 40Nm mid-drive -
Battery Shimano E8014 On Frame Battery // 418Wh // 3.2 kg -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Suspension Fork
RESU500 // Rigid Alloy Fork // Thru Axle // Postmount Disc-brake
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 9 Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano 9 Speed
Shift Levers
Shimano 9 Speed
Cassette
Shimano Altus // 9s // 11-36
Pedals
Included
Brakes
Brakes
Front: Shimano MT200 Hydraulic DB Front, Rear: Shimano MT200 Hydraulic DB Front
Cockpit
Stem
Satori Adjustable // 90mm // Black
Handlebar
Deviant Bow // 680mm // 12mm rise // 9° backsweep
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Essenza // Black
Seatpost
Zoom Matt Black // 31.6 // 350mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Shimano DU-E5000 Mid Motor // 250 W // 40 Nm // 25 Km/h // 2,38 KG
Battery
Shimano E8014 On Frame Battery // 418Wh // 3.2 kg
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
RES U500 Men – Shimano 9 Speed is a Ridley E Res model. Ridley released 11 e-bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Ridley E Res e-bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Ridley RES U400 Men – Shimano 9 Speed 2023 has a starting price of 2547$. Ridley RES UX800 – Shimano 10 Speed 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 3609$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Commuter e-bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Commuter e-bike is 2569$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Commuter e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your e-bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Ridley released this model in 2023, its price was 2760$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that RES U500 Men – Shimano 9 Speed price is 7.43% more expensive than the average cost of a Commuter e-bike.
Average weight for Commuter e-bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Commuter e-bike is 24.02 kg (52.95 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
RES U500 Men – Shimano 9 Speed weighs 26 kg (57.32 lbs) and is a bit heavier than the average. To sum up, it’s 8.24% heavier than the average weight of Commuter e-bikes.
RES U500 Men – Shimano 9 Speed components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this e-bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the e-bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Ridley RES U500 Men – Shimano 9 Speed 2023, has a 700c model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Ridley RES U500 Men – Shimano 9 Speed has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.