2020 Triban

RC500 FLAT BAR DISC ROAD BIKE - SORA

A 700c aluminum frame fitness bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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MSRP£549 (about $695)
Weight23.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora, microSHIFT
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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25 mph

RC500 FLAT BAR DISC ROAD BIKE - SORA

35 mph

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Reviews
Cycling Weekly
Triban RC500 flat bar

Sep 2019 · Rupert Radley

B'twin's previous Triban flat bar bikes have been winning accolades at Cycling Weekly HQ for years, can the overhauled Triban RC500 flat bar do the same?

Highs
  • Good looking frame

  • Ride quality (it's fast and comfortable)

  • Spec list is mostly great (wheels, tyres, drive chain)

Lows
  • Cable actuated brakes

  • Cockpit setup

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Cyclist
Triban RC500 and RC520: First ride review

Sep 2018 · Joseph Delves

A total redesign provides disc brakes and adds comfort to Decathlon’s well-loved Triban RC500 and RC520 bikes

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Specs
Build
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

Fork

New Triban Evo fork with carbon blades and aluminium 1⅛" 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

Pedals

Platform pedals included with the bike

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora R3000 9-speed long screed rear derailleur

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora R3000 front derailleur

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: 170 mm. L, XL: 175 mm.

Shifters

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: 170 mm. L, XL: 175 mm.

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

TypeMechanical Disc

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

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Fenders

This bike is compatible with the following mudguards in our range:, - B'TWIN FLASH ROAD BIKE SADDLE MUDGUARD (item 8327786), - RACEBLADE PRO XL SKS ROAD BIKE MUDGUARD SET (item 8515529), - BLUEMELS MATT 35 SKS ROAD BIKE MUDGUARD Set (item 8385659), Enter the product code into the search bar on the DECATHLON website to learn more about those products.

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