BTWIN RIVERSIDE 500 DETAILED REVIEW

[@whatelsewouldyoudo]

Just bought this and i agree with the shifter. I bought this for fitness and leisure and it works.

[@13ballom]

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[@Pankaj15571]

One of the best reviews about btwin rs 500

[@13ballom]

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[@JadenHercules]

Outstanding review! I was sold on this, but I love the look of the Riverside 700 bike.

[@jasper9246]

damn i am in the same boat rn

[@gokulkalyanaraman4106]

I have been using this for 8 months now on a daily basis. You nailed it about the speed. It does feel you are going slower for the energy you spend. I love this bike but now I am thinking i should go for a road bike to go faster. Unable to go past 40 kmph on a flat road and 50 kmph on a slope.

[@13ballom]

Yep, a roadbike will definitely feel more responsive and alive when u really put down ur foot to pedal. The lack of suspension and excessive moving parts really makes the roadbike feel nimble. Consider subscribing if u like my content :)

[@emmanueljohn7216]

What is your average speed?

[@gokulkalyanaraman4106]

@@emmanueljohn7216 22 kmph with light traffic.

[@emmanueljohn7216]

@@gokulkalyanaraman4106 👍

[@whoami724y]

@@gokulkalyanaraman4106 can't you upgrade the fork to be roadbike-ish? i'm considering this frame for my gravel bike build but mostly on roads

[@priyabalakrishnan6690]

That's a great review. Looking forward to more content from you.

[@13ballom]

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[@priyabalakrishnan6690]

@@13ballom I wanted to ask you a question. I am a beginner, female, 5'5" height. Had almost finalised St 30 medium size when I saw your review and now I'm wondering if I should go for Riverside 500. Riverside 120 is in my budget but is not available anywhere. Should I stretch my budget from 10k to 27k for this one? If so, what size would you recommend? Medium or Small?

[@13ballom]

@@priyabalakrishnan6690 sorry for the late reply, i think if you can stretch your budget to the riverside 500 you should because it is a lot more bike for the money. If you are 5ft 5 I would suggest going for a S frame if you are buying a bike with a 700c wheel (28/29 inch wheel), if you’re buying a bike with 26 or 27.5 inch wheelset bike then go for a medium frame. In simple words, if you ride riverside 500, go for small frame. If you go for any rockrider bike like the st 30 and whatever else, then go for medium frame.

[@priyabalakrishnan6690]

@@13ballom A month ago, I stretched my budget and bought the Riverside 500. The Decathlon guys suggested M size but it didn't fit me well, so I got the S frame. Thank you very much for your reply. Very happy with my cycle.

[@yaminshahri2712]

Can you please suggest a good hybrid bike under 30k?

[@anuraggupta9425]

wow ! really good to the point review, no bullshit !

[@13ballom]

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[@hadikersho6878]

What about the maximum weight , i want carry stuff with me for camping

[@peternolan5632]

great review for these bikes i have one a while and its still in great shape.

[@rahulvashist1102]

Bro the current riverside 500 doesn't have a suspension seat?.. I just checked it out.

[@13ballom]

As you can see in my video the one i have does have a suspension in its seat and it came straight from decathlon, so I didn’t put an aftermarket seatpost suspension. They may have removed it after my video was uploaded.

[@rahulvashist1102]

@@13ballom thanks for the info brother

[@faizamin2013]

Can you suggest me a pannier rack for my riverside 500 which looks aestheticly clean without ruining my cycle looks🙁?

[@MartinHungary]

Do you think that a Riverside 500 would be suitable for a long distance, multiday bikepacking trip (e.g. 12-14 days, 80-100km a day)? Thanks for the answer in advance.

[@13ballom]

Yep, the riverside can most likely handle it as long as the terrain isnt too rough.

[@dronemitra]

Does it operate on Shimano gear.? What's the gear ratio .? How does it make a difference if there are more chakkar at the front.?

[@nawaal4452]

Nice review! Might get this for my sister, the frame looks comfy and accessible due to the curved top tube

[@13ballom]

Yes, curved top tubes are essential, especially for female riders.

[@nawaal4452]

@@13ballom thanks. Really love your articulation! This is the most detailed review on yt

[@denniscasinillo2603]

I just bought this . Looking to create my own review too. Keep it up.

[@Indusxstan]

Very helpful review. Thank you so much. 🙏🕉

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[@vishnurajiv99]

Great review. Very helpful.

[@13ballom]

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[@NormanBrigg]

Thanks for review, i plan to buy this model, but i don't see sit suspension on current models in store, probably they remove it(

[@bouytb]

Is this bike good enough for daily city rides,?

[@no22sill]

What's the weight of this cycle? Isn't mentioned on decathlon app

[@sanketjain9320]

Do the disk brakes need any matainance? Also, are these better than the brakes on Riverside 120? Also, doesn't the rear spring especially reduce the speed at which we can cruise on this bike? (more so than the front fork)

[@rajkiran5122]

Well explained brother ❤️

[@rajesh9441447848]

Suspension is really required? Any troubles in suspension

[@whoami724y]

can you change the fork to rigid?

[@13ballom]

U absolutely can. If u can find one, try to put a carbon fork on it, really works wonders to dampen road vibrations. If u liked my content consider subscribing.

[@whoami724y]

@@13ballom i'm considering this frame for my gravel build and i've read in another video that it feels slower and they said maybe it's because of the suspension.. i might actually get a carbon fork too hehe, thanks for the fast reply! subbed

[@13ballom]

@@whoami724y thanks for the sub. I dont think the frame makes it slow, i think it is definitely the suspension fork and the heavy wheels of the bike. Getting rid of the fork for a rigid one will improve power transfer and the wheels are more than 1000grams per wheel so a wheelset upgrade will do wonders for the overall sprightliness of the bike.

[@nokiabaawantentees]

Really loved this review. I'm just a little confuse on why should I buy Btwin Riverside 500 and not Cradiac 700c shemano gear?

[@ajb5114]

To ensure clear communication for all viewers, it might be helpful to either speak slowly or include subtitles in your video. Some people may find it difficult to understand your accent, especially if they're not familiar with biking terminology. By following these suggestions, you can make sure that your video is accessible to everyone.

[@closinginonclosure]

I'm American and have no problem with his talking speed, pronunciation, or enunciation. Maybe it's just something you're personally having a problem with and I'm not sure it's fair to suggest he needs to alter his way of speaking to accommodate someone who struggles understanding accents, when it seems like almost everyone else can understand him just fine.

[@ajb5114]

@@closinginonclosure As a native English speaker, I can just about decipher his speech, but I'm thinking about those for whom English isn't their first language. Your statement that folks like myself, who are born and bred English speakers, shouldn't struggle is true. However, I merely wanted to offer a suggestion.

[@louizelimepips3517]

I’m not a native English speaker but have no problems following what he says.

[@ajb5114]

@@closinginonclosure You are American, yet you have no idea what I am talking about. Where did I say I am having difficulty? Honestly, some people have yet to learn before commenting.

[@ajb5114]

@@louizelimepips3517 I referred some individuals who may have difficulty understanding the video. Not everyone, but you might have trouble reading my comment and comprehending it. Say no more.😂

[@lukamijic9549]

Hello, where did you buy that mud guard

[@leakeemech6923]

I need a hybrid bike for daily ride 30 km every day. There is no dealer of Decathlon nearby me. If I buy Riverside 120 online, would it be a good decision? What about servicing?

[@13ballom]

Yes riverside 120 is a good option. As far as servicing is concerned, any local mechanic can do the servicing, the bike doesn’t use any special parts that are only available at decathlon. Alternatively i suggest you buy some tools like allen keys set, 2 adjustable wrenches. Tyre levers, puncture kits, cone wrenches, chain breaker, pliers, screwdrivers, cable cutters etc and learn to service it yourself by looking at youtube videos. The best part about self service is that you learn everything in the process and it is free everytime after u buy the tools. Finally, to the mechanic your bike is just a job that earns him money so he wants to do it fast so that he can maximise his earnings. To you, your bike is your belonging so you will take care of it well while servicing. If this helped, please consider subscribing

[@leakeemech6923]

@@13ballom So thank you so much. Love your way of response. Thank you so much. I want to connect to your Instagram.

[@leakeemech6923]

@@13ballom And please try to put a video on best hybrid bike under 15k this week

[@leakeemech6923]

@@13ballom So thank you so much. Love your way of response. Thank you so much. I want to connect to your Instagram.

[@13ballom]

@@leakeemech6923 @trox3068

[@730soci]

This vs St 120 rock rider? Which is your pick since this isn't really a fast road bike fkr a weekend get away

[@13ballom]

Riverside 500 is better than rockrider st120. Consider subscribing if u liked my content.

[@730soci]

@@13ballom how do you think its better?

[@recondv4946]

Is there a throttle option

[@13ballom]

No

[@mylaidbacklife]

Hey how is this bike for long uphill journeys?

[@13ballom]

For city purposes, this bike climbs fine, you wont have problems riding long distances with flyovers and stuff… but if you are thinking of a proper hillclimb bike then this falls short

[@kzumazuml]

Great Video and Great video quality 👍🏾

[@joymathew4122]

bro is there any difficulty in applying the rear brakes compared to front .

[@13ballom]

No, both brakes apply equally well.

[@joymathew4122]

@@13ballom i bought a new riverside 500 2 days before but its back brake is not working so planning to take it to decathlon.

[@13ballom]

@@joymathew4122 well if the rear brake isn't working at all, do take it to decathlon... The problem is with the product u received... Not with riverside 500 model itself

[@joymathew4122]

@@13ballom does your cycles back tyre rolling for longer time when pedelled once

[@Maarten258]

Good review! I ordered this one online in medium. May I ask what your size is and how tall your are? It also seems that your bike is maybe a bit too small for you? How do you feel riding it?

[@13ballom]

This was a size L and i am 6ft 3 inches. Thanks, i am glad you liked my review. Please consider subscribing if you liked my content. Also, the bike’s seat was adjusted a bit low while i was riding with it, which may have given you the impression that the bike is a bit small for me. When I sit on it, i find it quite comfortable and spacious.

[@shashankgautam-zu5cx]

GREAT job Buddy : )

[@renjukurian7072]

Good review. You are right. The shifter seems confusing

[@mayank876]

Thanks for the great video! I am confused between riverside 120 and 500. Do you think the front suspension and disk brakes in riverside 500 are worth additional 13k ? I will be using the bike for daily 3-5 km and weekend 10-15 km, and I expect some potholes/bad-road patches around my place. Also, what will be maintenance cost for the riverside 500? I have seen many of the reviews at Decathlon complaining about gear issues in riverside 500 - have you also faced same ?

[@13ballom]

I would say that if you are riding less than 20km everyday then just go for riverside 120. Its tru that the disc brakes, 9 speed gearing and the nice suspension make the riverside 500 worth it, but for such small distances as you describe the riverside 120 will actually suit you perfectly. As far as gear issues are concerned, all geared bikes can have gear issues. If you adjust and index your gears properly you wont have any gearing problems on any bicycle. There are lots of good videos online on how to adjust your rear derailleur. A lot of people in the reviews probably don’t understand that gears need to be adjusted from time to time and hence the bad reviews from them because they expect the bike’s gears to work well until the end of its lifespan once adjusted. I have made an amazing video on the trek marlin 7, even if it is a bike you aren’t interested in, please do check the video out. A lot of hardwork went into it.

[@mayank876]

@@13ballom Thanks Somesh for the detailed help. What size will work for 5'8" person. On decathlon website, it recommends M size but I have tried mybike and St20 - I felt comfortable in L for them. Not sure if riverside 120 has bigger frame.

[@13ballom]

@@mayank876 mybike and st20 use a 26 inch wheel. The riverside series uses 700c wheels which is roughly 28-29inches. What this means is that u will be sitting a lot higher on the riverside bikes than you would on the btwin mybike. I would suggest going for an M size with riverside but the best way to make sure is to actually visit a store and try it. But i am sure that M will fit you well on the riverside series because the wheel diameter is more.

[@mayank876]

@@13ballom makes sense Somesh! Thanks!

[@mayank876]

Hi Somesh, I actually bought riverside 500 given the suspensions it has to offer. One issue I see on the first day of driving is that changing gears between 3rd-4th make harsh sound (similar to if the chain is slipping from the cassette and is not properly fixed). I will be going to Decathlon for getting this fixed. Do you think I should ask for a full replacement given it is a new product or is it something expected from a gear cycle ?

[@shivamrane3270]

Amazing review.... wish you can do a similar review for st 120 as well.

[@13ballom]

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[@harshalgaonkar9084]

Is the ergofit Saddle Comfortable enough considering 50 km ride or we need a Gel saddle cover over it?

[@13ballom]

I didn't have a problem with the saddle as it is, even during longer rides of 60-80km. It was extremely comfortable for me. But don't take my word for it, each person's buttock shape and pelvic dimensions are different. What may be comfortable for me may be uncomfortable for you. So try it out, see if you like the saddle, if you don't like it, you can always change the saddle or add a gel cover or wear cycling shorts with padded chamois.

[@ShahrizanRajak]

nice review..what are different between BTWIN RIVERSIDE 500 and BTWIN RIVERSIDE 900

[@13ballom]

Well the 900 has a nicer suspension fork and it has 10 gears at the back instead of 9 and its lowest gear has even more teeth than riverside 500 so climbing gets even esier on it. Thats about it.

[@shekarboopathy5168]

Finally saw a good review. Do you think these are more good than Firefox rapid 21s .

[@13ballom]

I personally would take riverside over firefox cuz of the 1x system. Not having a derailleur in the front seriously helps simplify shifting, reduce maintainence and reduce the weight of the bicycle.

[@shekarboopathy5168]

@@13ballom thanks buddy, your view is of great help I am purchasing riverside 500 today.

[@ashokmani4230]

Not showing in Decathalon Web Site now , is it discontinued?

[@13ballom]

It probably is, they are going to bring in a new riverside 500 without the btwin branding. Same bike but without btwin written on it. It will just be called riverside 500 from here on.

[@kunalparashar9766]

@@13ballom yes, Decathalon selling this at Rs. 26999. I think it is bit pricey. How do you rate this bike @27k against Firefox road runner pro d plus @ 28.5k.

[@yogavnture1]

is that 4.5 stars out of 5 or ten . u got cut off

[@13ballom]

Out of 5. In hindsight i would rate it a 4/5. If u enjoyed my content consider subscribing.

[@nakhashfaiz3623]

How abt it's performance on inclines?

[@13ballom]

Its fine for most city climbing involving multiple flyovers. Since the lowest gear ratio is 36t/36t (rear/front) this gives a gear ratio of 1:1. So this means that one the first gear the rear wheel will spin once for each spin of the crank. This is more than enough for most people unless u live in very hilly areas with lots of steep hills like himachal or some hill station.

[@nakhashfaiz3623]

@@13ballom yes even cycles like firefox roadrunner pro d has a gear ratio of 1:1.Btw I am from kerala and it's a very hilly place

[@13ballom]

@@nakhashfaiz3623 if it is a very hilly area you might want to look at the rockrider st 520 because that has even lower gear. Im not sure a city hybrid will serve you well in hilly areas. But ofc, more than gear ratio, the rider’s leg power matters so if you are a strong rider then how low the gears are wont matter a lot.

[@sunildingankar8657]

I have riverside 500, 2015 model. It's been seven years. You are right about speed. I was looking to upgrade it, can you recommend some within the budget of 60K or something for daily commute as well as Tours like Mumbai-Goa vial uphilll road?

[@CheontheRoad]

Good stuff. Keep'em coming eh. 😎

[@13ballom]

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[@benjaminmutua1485]

Dose it climb hills well?

[@13ballom]

All bicycles climb hills well. Even single speed cycles that have no gears climb hills well. There are two factors at play when we ask if a bike can climb well. One of them is not very important and the other one is actually the most important part of the answer. Lets get the unimportant part of the bike out of the way. 1- gearing. The bike comes with 36 teeth on the front chainring and 36 on the first gear of the rear cassette. This makes the gear ratio 36÷36=1. This means when u pedal 1 full rotation the rear wheel also turns once when you are on the first gear. This ratio is more than enough to climb long gradual hill climbs. Now the important part of the answer- the engine of the bike. The stronger the engine of the bike, the better the bike will be at climbing. Do you know who the engine of the bike is? It is you. A good rider can climb faster on a single gear cycle than an average rider on the world's best and lightest bicycle. So don't worry about the gearing of the bicycle, enjoy the ride, get fitter and stronger and the bike's capabilities will increase with an increase in your skills and fitness as a rider.

[@sandeeppawaskar2295]

Very informative review 👍

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[@vascoamaralgrilo]

Thanks!

[@Leangainsforlife]

Very informative great review 👍🏼

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[@learningarmy88]

Bro great detail review. Since my budget is 10 to 12k. I want to ride on road for daily 1 hour on weekdays and long ride upto 50-100 kms on weekends. Which bike should be suitable for me? I am looking forward to buy st 30 or riverside 120. I am only concerned about few things. 1. Seating posture while riding should be comfortable for long ride as well. 2. Since rockrider comes with single rim and 120 with double rim which is better? 3.rigid fork used by both the bikes. Which is better between them? I am not Rough rider. My height is 5'5 165 cms and weight is 76 kgs. Your suggestions will be highly appreciated.

[@13ballom]

You said that you want a comfortable posture, so I would suggest going for the riverside. It also has more road suitable tyres than the st30 which should help with easier pedalling. Finally, you won’t believe how much of a difference double wall rims make. Go for riverside 120 because double wall rims almost never have spoke breakage or rim bending issues. My suggestion would be to go for riverside 120, its going to have a more comfortable frame and a nicer rim and tyres for your intended usage.

[@learningarmy88]

@@13ballom thanks bro for your suggestion. I was really confused between these two and you solved my issue. After how many days we need to do servicing of gears ? Can you make video for the same? Can we do at home or we need to take some nearby shop or decathlon store?

[@learningarmy88]

@@13ballom bro can you suggest me lock for cycle if I park in public? Is d lock and 120 wire lock frim decathlon enough to secure ?

[@13ballom]

@@learningarmy88 sorry for the late reply, i would say service the bike once a month. You can service it both ways, 1- by taking it to decathlon and 2- by doing home repairs. I would suggest home repairs because over a long course of time, it makes up for its cost. The upfront cost of home repairs is much greater because you need tools to repair a bicycle and many a times these tools are more expensive to buy than it is to pay a mechanic. But a tool, once bought is forever yours to use. You will also gain knowledge of repairing your own bike which is also invaluable… and over the course of years, repairing and servicing becomes essentially free because you will have both the knowledge and the tools.

[@13ballom]

@@learningarmy88 depends on your city and the duration of how long you wish to keep your bike parked, in my city bike theft is rare so a wire lock suffices and also i never park my bike anywhere , where i cant see it.

[@christianchua5752]

Im 180cm tall, what size shouild i buy?

[@omghjrnff]

Large

[@pareshk3601]

Hey Somesh, Excellent review on BTWin Riverside. I am planning to buy HOPRIDER 500 LONG DISTANCE CITY BIKE .. Would it be possible for you to share your comments on this bike .. I am a beginner level rider in UK at the minute

[@13ballom]

I wasn’t actually aware of the HOPRIDER 500 since it isn’t available in India but I went and looked it up for you. Firstly i think the bike looks great, it is a good commuter bike for the price. I want you to know that the intention with which this bike is built is commuting and utility. So if you are planning to ride for improving yout cycling performance or sport purposes, this isnt the bike for you, chief. The focus of this bike is clearly comfort and utility. It is going to put you in a position thats very comfortable for your back, it has mudguards to protect from the rain, a light to help with the dark and pannier racks to carry stuff. Coming to the specs i think this is a well specced bike for the price and since a lot of these components aren’t too expensive, repairs and replacement will be cheaper. You can also do at-home repairs on this bike because if anything goes wrong it can be easily and inexpensively serviced and you will get to learn bike repairing in the process. I think this is a great beginner bike for you, but it is also important that you keep in mind the purpose of this bike, it is made for leisure rides, commutes, and for enjoying cycling in general… if you decide to ride it on a single track or trails or if you try to keep up with roadbikers wearing lycra and going at 50kmph, this bike isn’t gonna hold up. If you liked my content, consider subscribing, it means a lot to me and takes only a moment of you time.

[@pareshk3601]

@@13ballom Thank you so much for valuable review! I was confused between Riverside 500 vs Hop rider 500.. I'll prefer to use it for leisure rides and some cycling fun. You comments related to maintenance of the bike is the most important part of your reply. You helped me to set the last piece of puzzle. Cheers!

[@TheGabriel1351]

Hello, nice review and all, but please can you help me, what would you recommend between st 520 and riverside 500 for city and light off-roads ?

[@13ballom]

st520 if you are going to do offroad riding, riverside 500 if you are going to stick to mostly roads and will do a little bit of offroading here and there

[@TheGabriel1351]

@@13ballom Hmm thx but still, I heard that st 520 has a nasty weight distribution and very bad brakes, is that true, like i am still undecided xD Edit: forgot to say which is more easier to caught some speed

[@13ballom]

@@TheGabriel1351 can't help you there, never used the st520 so i can't judge it without riding atleast a 1000km on it first. To answer the second half of your question, an mtb will almost always have slower acceleration than an equivalent hybrid or roadbike

[@TheGabriel1351]

@@13ballom Btw forgot to ask, how much km/h speed you can get with this byke?

[@rabindradahal7418]

Is this cycle good for 20 kilometre daily commuting?

[@13ballom]

Yes its great

[@rabindradahal7418]

@@13ballom thanks for reply.

[@TheShift_OfEnergy]

what is the weight of this bike? is this size M?

[@13ballom]

That’s a size L, I am 6ft 3 for comparison. The weight of the bike is 13.7 kilos

[@shajazz5129]

Cycle ka price kya hai?

[@13ballom]

It is 25,000 Rs. if you liked my content, consider subscribing.

[@pradeepnikumbh2134]

How much is the actual weight of the bike?

[@13ballom]

13.7 kilograms. If u liked my content, consider subscribing.

[@pradeepnikumbh2134]

Okay fine Thanks, I already subscribed. 👌👍🚲

[@mayblejoy6846]

Buddy your review is so good . The braking is provided by tektro,i hope so.Anyway nice video😊😊😊

[@13ballom]

I saw the cycle closely, it doesn't say tektro on the disc or on the brake callipers. That's why I said it was unbranded. Btwin tends to switch up parts depending on availability.

[@mayblejoy6846]

@@13ballom is it good for touring,as i am planning to buy

[@13ballom]

@@mayblejoy6846 its a great bike for light touring. If you are planning on carrying very heavy amounts of luggage and travelling over mostly offroad terrain then you may want to look at the riverside 900 since it comes with better wheels.

[@mayblejoy6846]

@@13ballom bro could you please say what is your height and which size is your cycle

[@13ballom]

@@mayblejoy6846 i am 6ft 3 inches tall. This bike is a size L.

[@rounaksingh419]

Is this cycle good for 100 km ride

[@13ballom]

Yep

[@rounaksingh419]

@@13ballom is it good for daily riding around 50-100 km and how much avg we can get on it can you tell

[@shaneoc2008]

What size is it

[@13ballom]

Hi, its a size L. I am 6ft 3, hopefully this will give you an idea about the size of the bike.

[@panachefox]

Amazing review

[@neerajsaini157]

Hi Everyone, I had brought this on Thursday . Today is Saturday and rear tyre blowting. Also coming some unhealthy sound in front rim. customer care attitude and wordings are very high level. I feel that I have make big mistakes to buy product from Decathlon showroom. Also guys inform to you, if showroom is under 1000mtr then buy products without any expectation. if more than 1000m kindly ignore this.

[@sunilpcds]

Supb video very knowledgeful👍👍

[@dyingyoung5784]

Bro I'm confused between Firefox roadrunner pro D and btwin riverside 500. Plz clear this :)

[@13ballom]

Both are great bikes but I prefer the Btwin due to its simplicity. The 1x9 drivetrain means u wont have to worry about a front derailleur and a left side shifter, this means when it comes to maintaining the bike, the btwin should be slightly simpler. Also less parts means there is less stuff to break. You could go with either bike since both are very good. But if you ask for my personal recommendation, i would go for the riverside 500.

[@dyingyoung5784]

Somesh kelkar thanks brother for the concern 🙂👍

[@drpradipjoshi]

Excellent 👍🏻

[@13ballom]

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[@drpradipjoshi]

@@13ballom done

[@ankitpawale7606]

Please review triban rc 120

[@13ballom]

Sure. Please hit subscribe so that you get the latest updates when I upload my triban rc 120 review

[@ankitpawale7606]

@@13ballom also is triban rc 120 cycle would be suitable for roads in India

[@13ballom]

@@ankitpawale7606 yes definitely as long as you practice reasonable caution that should be practiced with any roadbikes. While potholes will not damage the frame or the rims one should avoid them as much as possible since roadbikes don’t have suspension so your body will feel the shock and also if it is not possible to avoid a pothole, go over it slowly. To avoid punctures press ur tyre before each ride, there should be sufficient air in your tyres. try to avoid offroading as much as possible, roadbikes are durable enough to handle some offroading if you dont do stunts and jumps and go over sand and rocks slowly, but thin tyres means you will have less grip in sandy or gravel terrain, so you should ride carefully. Other than that the rc 120 is simply the best roadbike in its price category, you cannot find a better value from any other brand availavle in india. Infact i was considering a triban rc 120 myself but now i have increased my budget and will probably buy the rc 500 or rc 520.

[@ankitpawale7606]

@@13ballom I was confused between the hybrid or triban rc 120....I was going to travel for average 100 km per trip...can you help me with that. Are there good hybrid at range of triban rc 120 or for long rides I should go triban model..? I was more concern about the tyre puncture and the no shock absorbers...in case of triban rc 120. Do you know someone who has the experience of the triban rc 120 so It would solve my confusion.

[@ramanpatel139]

Amazinggg bhai🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤

[@13ballom]

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[@sudheer0909]

@@13ballom Thanks Somesh !!! I am opting for Medium size. Thanks again.

[@somashekharertyug9528]

Bro very good review How efficient does shifter work while changing gears Is it smooth or worrisome experience?

[@13ballom]

Yes, for the price, the gear shifting is quite good. It isn’t as smooth as some of the higher end bikes costing 2 lacs and it can’t shift smoothly under a lot of pedalling load. But if you employ proper shifting techniques along with proper pedalling techniques it shifts well. Let me know if you want to know more about pedalling and shifting techniques. I will be happy to help.

[@tomtomico]

@@13ballom Will definitely be happy to see a video about "proper shifting techniques". Thanks!

[@13ballom]

@@tomtomico i am coming up with a video soon. After that one is uploaded i will definitely make one on good shifting techniques

[@sumeshmajumder9906]

My name is sumesh majumder love from TRIPURA north east state ...

[@13ballom]

Thank you for your kind words. It really means a lot to me. Feel free to check out my other videos and consider subscribing if you like what you see.

[@username-ek1kd]

great review

[@13ballom]

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[@sudheer0909]

I liked every bit of the review. Its detailed yet crisp. Could you please help me decide on the cycle size we are 5.4 height & wife is 5.3 for boths use?

[@13ballom]

Try to get a small size if you want control and medium if you are more focused on performance (speed)

[@kirtijain1094]

Really good review..

[@13ballom]

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[@Wayword]

Hey man, what would you recommend? The riverside 500 or the triban rc 100? Do you think the triban will be significantly faster? And do you think the riverside might be much more durable?

[@13ballom]

Both bikes will be equally durable since both are aluminum bikes with double wall alloy rims. but the triban will be faster due to its light weight, thinner tyres and aero sitting position and and the riverside will be more comfortable due to the suspension and upright seating posture. Finally the decision comes upon you, would you sacrifice a little speed for comfort? If so then riverside is a good option. If you will sacrifice a little comfort for a lot of speed then triban is a good option. If u liked my content and my reply please consider subscribing.

[@Wayword]

@@13ballom thanks for the detailed response man! I already have a riverside 50 (single speed) that I use for basic commute purposes and even some long rides and I feel a little held back in terms of pace, so my priority right now is definitely speed. I think I'll pick the triban.

[@Wayword]

And I've subbed! Keep making your content!

[@mdzaid5925]

Looks over priced to me, they should give hydraulic brake atleast in the front.

[@PaulWarrenTop]

I wouldn't say it's overpriced. It's still good value for money and riverside bikes are not notorious for being a rip-off so....

[@the_riddler_628]

Plz make nxt video on triban rc120 and rc100

[@13ballom]

Yes sure, please subscribe to my channel so that you get updated when I release videos on the rc 100 and 120.

[@kdjaghkljas]

Bought this for my wife, she liked the white with pink stripes... but hell, this is just a walmart-quality bike, or how they say in Europe: Auchan-Bike. Better look at their Rockrider 520, that one is much better quality with SRAM derailleurs and brakes, for the same money.

[@sathyaki]

Walmart quality? We don't have Walmarts here in India. So wdym by it?

[@13ballom]

@@sathyaki he means that the bike is rubbish quality. Which in my experience is untrue. Its very nice for its price. If you are used to shimano Ultegra level bikes costing 2-3 lacs then ofc this is going to feel like a walmart quality bike. But for 25,000 Rs i think this configuration is perfectly good.

[@sathyaki]

@@13ballom your point is valid.

[@mksahutanda]

Nice review. But this bike is not available nowadays

[@13ballom]

Yeah decathlon is dropping the btwin brand name. The new bicycle that they are launching will be called the riverside 500 instead of btwin riverside 500. It should arrive by the third quarter of this year. It will be the same exact bike but in a different paintjob and without the btwin brand name.

[@mattylamb658]

I really want to hear what you are saying but the music audio is all over the place - what a shame!!! Just get rid of the music.

[@13ballom]

I am really sorry, actually i took up youtubing as a way to learn how to edit videos. I promise to get better in my subsequent videos. Why don’t you take a moment to check out my “trek marlin 7 review” on my channel and give me feedback on that as well. Thanks a lot for taking the time to even watch my video, not to mention also dropping criticism in the comments that actually helps me improve my content.

[@mattylamb658]

@@13ballom Hi Somesh - your technical knowledge and reviewing skills are superb. I would just leave the music off and make sure the audio levels are even. Maybe find a location without the road noise nearby too? Then your videos will be perfect! Sure I will check out the Trek review 🙂

[@Quaiver]

:) well done

[@13ballom]

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[@nicshinde1209]

They have discontinued this model

[@kevinrego8173]

When u r talking omit the background music not needed

[@13ballom]

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.

[@chiragd2423]

Nice. Good informative balanced video. Going for one....

[@13ballom]

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[@siddharthdeshak9338]

Superb video buddy . May I know tyre pressure in psi that u maintain .

[@13ballom]

50 psi front and back when riding on roads in dry conditions. 35 psi in rainy conditions or if i am going offroad.

[@vladd2009]

I have this bike i feel kinda disapointed in it.

[@nokiabaawantentees]

I'm hoping and waiting for you to reply to my previous comment.

[@13ballom]

I dont know about the cradiac 700c bicycle

[@sathyaki]

It is funny that this guy reviews bikes and rides with such a low seat height!

[@13ballom]

Its not my bicycle. My friend lent it to me for a few weeks. So I didn’t go through the process of a proper bike fit on this. If i could, the first thing i would do would be to slam the stem and remove those spacers. The bike was too upright for my liking.

[@sathyaki]

@@13ballom well quick release is there for a reason I guess. Plus U have already changed the seat height in the video for showing the QR function. However I was just pointing out the awkward riding position in the slow mo..no hate.

[@13ballom]

@@sathyaki true but I didn’t quite have the time to do it. For the purpose of that slow mo i probably rode the bike 30 metres or so. I had my own bike outside the frame of the video which i was going to use to get back home.

[@sathyaki]

@@13ballom lol ok bro. It takes a lot of time and effort!

[@sidneyjr5314]

I have reverside 520.

[@13ballom]

There is no riverside 520

[@sidneyjr5314]

@@13ballom i know, but i have one riverside 520. I am from Brazil

[@13ballom]

@@sidneyjr5314 wow that’s interesting. Could u share tell me about its specs?

[@siddharthtripathy3917]

gaana suit ni krta video koo ... baaki toh achi hae

[@13ballom]

Thanks for the feedback, will improve in upcoming videos.

[@siddharthtripathy3917]

@@13ballom bhai itta formal😂😂

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