some thoughts on the Triban RC100

I recently got a used Decathlon Triban RC 100 gravel / cyclo-cross bike. Here are my random thoughts on it.

[@chris53small]

some good information about the gearing as i want a light bike thats easy from the hill start or traffic lights and this probably wont be that bike and also that gear shift is not what i need but your Honest review has helped guide me so Thanks for that

[@thomascharnock]

No problem - thanks for your comment!

[@thomascharnock]

Update - the bike was stolen on 22/10/21

[@ponsepoulose1607]

Oh 😮🥺

[@Noh1996]

That's unfortunate.

[@Indusxstan]

It’s a tragedy ! You should have invested in a D lock my friend. It was a great bike !

[@sergeantshelby6142]

Oh no!

[@curioxity9511]

Are bikes still being stolen hadn't heard of anything like this since about 2011

[@markdryden8240]

Nice bike! Not seen that type of gearing either, I can well imagine it could be hard work! Having the single gear on the chainset has its benefits, it’s simpler with less maintenance and stuff to go wrong. Also less to think about on a gravel track I suppose as well. You could change that ring to one with less teeth to make the gearing easier on the whole (if it bothers you too much!) all the best

[@thomascharnock]

Thanks Mark, good points well made. I'm no expert when it comes to pushbike mods so I probably won't try that myself, but good to know. To be fair it's fine as is, I was just fishing for negatives otherwise I'd sound like the 'ain't milk brilliant' bloke saying everything's great haha

[@markdryden8240]

@@thomascharnock Ha ha milk is brilliant 😂

[@edwardkerrigan5356]

I had quite a nice, fairly expensive, road bike stolen some time ago, and due to a glitch 'insurance wise' received a totally inadequate - derisory actually - compensation payment. Not wishing to lash out for an expensive replacement, I had a look around for something a lot cheaper. Having read an excellent serious review by road cc, I decided on the BTwin Triban 100 @ 260 Euros, the previous, and virtually identical, model to this one. As an experienced road cyclist, I was still a bit dubious however, with my first cavils being about the gear changer and the gravel tyres. Having been used to using 'brifters', the combined brake/changer unit, I decided that the the AO50 would have to be changed pronto, and road tyres substituted for those fitted. I changed to road tyres, thus reducing the weight (the tyres weighed 800g each) of the bike to about 10.2 kilos - not much heavier than my previous bike - fitted clipless pedals, and took my first ride. I was actually surprised and delighted at how good it was - the bike rode just as well as my previous bike, which cost over twice the price, with all the components, cheap though they were, functioning excellently. I think the good performance is down to the excellent frame, which was used throughout the Decathlon range at the time, including their top expensive bikes ( the frames have been redesigned in their new range). That problematic changer? - not a problem at all (nor hard work) but another surprise. It is a bit clumsy compared to the 'brifters', admittedly, but I quickly got used to it and now, if it is not heresy to say so, I prefer it. It is very precise, snappy, and changes can be made much more quickly than with 'brifters'. All in all this bike has been a revelation - obviously having been built down to a price it has certain limitations, but I am of an age now where they don't affect me specifically. Ignore the cycling snobs - as far as I am concerned Decathlon has a winner here, and I would recommend this as an excellent budget buy.

[@edgarmenezes8957]

Nice honest and concise review!!

[@federicoaidoscol]

nice video mate!!

[@JazHarveyRacing]

Nice review mate.

[@thomascharnock]

Thanks mate :)

[@alexanderkr5204]

Thank you. I am quite in thesame position. I could get a used one for cheap.

[@lazylonewolf]

I'm mainly a flat bar/hybrid rider since I _think_ drop bar positions are uncomfortable. I still want to try a road bike just in case I'm wrong and the aero/speed increase would be really nice, but I dunno if it's worth getting this one just to try it out. At least it's a lot cheaper than a "real" and more expensive road bike, and if I can't sell it, it's perfectly fine for my usual commutes and fitness rides. What do you think?

[@thomascharnock]

I'm of the same opinion to be honest. Never really been an 'arse up' rider. Now the bike's gone (it was nicked!) I'm using a Trek bike with flat bars

[@RootsBassCanada]

I have a chance to buy a used ones right now. Would you say that I would like this bike? I'm a beginner. Do you think I'll look for a better bike right away after a few months? Thanks

[@bobg4657]

Just bought one last month. It's perfectly fine and a very good value for the money. You should be happy for a long time with this one. Rides smooth, comfortable geometry. I obviously like it - I ride on mostly paved trails & and street.

[@thomascharnock]

Yeah as Bob G said, you'll be fine on it as a beginner. I'm not exactly a Tour de France competitor!

[@25inspector]

I think this bicycle would work well for me for a 40km round trip slightly hilly bicycle commute on paved trails?

[@nadiasuziana3597]

my height is 150cm. What size should I take?

[@sneekz07]

The tell you what size you need on their site.

[@albertoflora5402]

tenho uma identica akino brasil aminha é prata muinto boa mesmo

[@JohnLumapaskeith]

It's called a down tube mate :)

[@thomascharnock]

Cheers mate. I’m not a push bike expert evidently 😂

[@JohnLumapaskeith]

@@thomascharnock We appreciate your video nonetheless! There's not a lot of in-depth review on entry level bikes. I'm glad to know you're one of the people who care about us, humble lot.