Triban RC500 Flat Bar Road Bike – Sora 2020
2020 Urban
Estimate price |
735$
Weight | 10.7 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Sora -
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 36mm cross-section
Suspension Fork
New Triban Evo fork with carbon blades and aluminium 1?" 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 to attach a mudguard, Compatible with tyres up to 36mm cross-section
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora R3000 9-speed long screed rear derailleur
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora R3000 front derailleur
Shift Levers
Shimano Sora R3000 shifters
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: 170mm.L, XL: 175mm.
Pedals
Platform pedals included with the bike
Wheels
Rims
Triban Tubeless ready* wheels, 6063T6 aluminium, ETRTO dimensions: 622 x 17 C, 28mm 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): 2200g, *Conversion kit required, 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.
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
RC500 Flat Bar Road Bike – Sora completes the Triban Rc500 model. There are 4 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
TRIBAN RC500 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 668$. Triban RC500 Flat Bar 2020 on the other hand costs 729$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Fitness bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Fitness bike is 656$. However, even though the average price of a Fitness bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 668$. Comparing the average cost of a Fitness bike to this one, you will see that RC500 Flat Bar Road Bike – Sora price is 1.83% more expensive.
Fitness bikes average weight
Fitness bikes have an average weight of 11.24 kg (24.78 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
RC500 Flat Bar Road Bike – Sora weighs 10.7 kg (23.59 lbs) and is a bit lighter than the average. In conclusion, the average Fitness bike weighs 5.05% more than RC500 Flat Bar Road Bike – Sora.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels size
The RC500 Flat Bar Road Bike – Sora 2020 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 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
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. 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
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.