Ridley RES U500 Women – Shimano 9 Speed 2022
2022 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
Satori // 660mm // Black
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal RIO Moderate // 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 Women – Shimano 9 Speed is a Ridley E Res model. There are 11 e-bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2022 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Ridley RES U400 Men – Shimano 9 Speed 2022 has a starting price of 2547$. Ridley RES U800 Men – Shimano 10 Speed 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 3609$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Commuter e-bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Commuter e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2569$. However, even though the average price of a Commuter e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2760$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that RES U500 Women – Shimano 9 Speed price is 7.43% more expensive than the average cost of a Commuter e-bike.
Commuter e-bikes average weight
Commuter e-bikes weigh an average of 25.2 kg (55.56 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Ridley RES U500 Women – Shimano 9 Speed it’s weighing 26 kg (57.32 lbs). At this weight, is slightly heavier than average. In short, the average Commuter e-bike weight is 3.17% lower than this one.
RES U500 Women – Shimano 9 Speed components
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the e-bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The wheels on RES U500 Women – Shimano 9 Speed are the 700c type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Ridley RES U500 Women – Shimano 9 Speed is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.