Decathlon Triban RC 500 I Road Bike Review

[@menproductions4941]

kinda late, but im currently looking for a bike and this one seems to be it. Ty for the nice review

[@leotini]

Nice review! What about the triban RC120 gravel? Which one is better for ride and urban rides as well?

[@LifeofMaik]

I haven't had the RC120 in my hands, but it seems like the inferior bike. Max tire clearance 32mm with 17mm wide rims, while the 500 has 36mm and 19mm wide rims 2x8 Microshift is decent, although the 2x9 Shimano Sora is better. The biggest downside for me personally is the crankset. The RC120 has a square tapered bottom bracket, while the 500 have Shimano's hollowtech. My personal advice, if money is tight, maybe look for a used model or Decathlon's second chance bikes.

[@ilyassebouatou3161]

Current price at Decathlon is 875 euros, still recommend?

[@LifeofMaik]

Currently not, there are multiple sales going on which offer a better bike for similar money. And Black Friday is coming up, so I think that those offers will only multiply.

[@eldiabl0953]

Great review

[@LifeofMaik]

Thank you

[@eldiabl0953]

@@LifeofMaik been looking to upgrade me wheel set on this bike, any recommendations?

[@LifeofMaik]

No not really, Mavic Aksium are the first that come to my mind, but there are plenty other options out there.

[@Qwerboy-zv1mk]

Bro i just wanted to ask, can this bike handle 100 km every other day?

[@LifeofMaik]

Sure can!

[@АлексаМиловановић]

I'm 190cm, which is better L or XL?

[@LifeofMaik]

I'd go for the XL

[@АлексаМиловановић]

@@LifeofMaik Thanks. I have very good deal (250 euros) for L size, and I was in the dilemma. Owner of the bike says that I am at the upper limit for that bike.