Triban Road bike Flat Bar RC 500 Disc Brake 2023
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset microSHIFT
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 2 × 9
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
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: 170mm.L, XL: 175mm.
Crank
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
New Triban Tubeless Ready* wheels 6063T6 aluminium ETRTO dimensions: 622 x 19 C 25mm 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): 2300 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
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XL |
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| Wheels | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 120 cm |
About this model
Road bike Flat Bar RC 500 Disc Brake is a Triban Road model. 27 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
TRIBAN Road bike RC 100 2023 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 364$. On the other hand, TRIBAN Road Bike RC 520 Disc Brake – Shimano 105/Prowheel 2023, is the most expensive and costs 1033$.
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.
Fitness bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Fitness bike you should know that the average price is 656$. However, you could also get a good Fitness bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 789$. In conclusion, this bike price is 20.27% more expensive than the price of the average Fitness bike.
Fitness bikes average weight
Fitness bikes have an average weight of 11.24 kg (24.78 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
a bit lighter than average, Road bike Flat Bar RC 500 Disc Brake has a weight of 10.7 kg (23.59 lbs). To sum up, it’s 5.05% lighter than the average weight of Fitness bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork 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
The wheels on Road bike Flat Bar RC 500 Disc Brake are the 700c aluminum type. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Road bike Flat Bar RC 500 Disc Brake comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
