Choosing the right size bike
You should choose the size of your bike based on your height, as well as your build (arm span and leg length).
If you are between sizes, the smaller size will give you a more athletic position, while the larger size will give you a more comfortable position.
XS 154 165cm
S 165 173cm
M 173 180cm
L 180 188cm
XL 188 200cm
You can try the Triban 500/520 drop bar, which has exactly the same geometry, in our stores.
Certain stores offer a bike fit service.
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
Fork
New Triban Evo fork with carbon blades and aluminium 1"1/8 Aheadset centre. This fork combines comfort, low weight, and precision. The carbon has been designed 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
Handlebar / stem / steering
Ergonomic aluminium flat handlebars for a better grip, excellent comfort and ease of use.
Handlebar width end to end:
XS / S/M: 560 mm.
L/XL: 600 mm.
Reversible stem (+7° / -7°):
XS / S: 80 mm.
M: 100 mm.
L: 110mm.XL: 120mm.
Drivetrain
Shimano Sora R3000 shifters
Shimano Sora R3000 front derailleur
Shimano Sora R3000 9-speed long screed rear derailleur
Crankset / cassette
Microshift CS-H092 9V 11/32 cassette
(11/13/15/17/19/21/24/28/32).
Compact 50/34 Prowheel chainset.
Crank length varies according to size of bike:
XS, S, M : 170mm. L,XL: 175mm.
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
It is necessary to bed in the brakes. Simply brake gradually 20 times at a low speed (20 km/h), then repeat at 30 km/h. Make sure to bed in both brakes.
Bedding in creates more friction between the disc and brake pad.
Wheels
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.
Tyre
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
Saddle/Seat post
New Triban ErgoFit saddle. Hammock design for greater comfort. Aluminium Triban seat post. Easy saddle adjustment.
Diameter: 27.2mm.
Length: 350mm in M / L / XL, 300mm in S, 250mm in XS
Pedals
Platform pedals included with the bike
Mudguard compatibility
It can take the SKS BLUEMELS MATT 35 MUDGUARDS SET (ref: 8385659) or the FLASH BLACK ROAD BIKE SADDLE MUDGUARD (ref:8327786).
Enter the product code into the search bar on the Decathlon website to find out more about these products.
Is the RC500 bike designed for bikepacking?
Yes, this bike was designed for bicycle touring on roads, including bikepacking. That means you can install light bags, for example on the saddle, on the frame, and on the handlebars. Thanks to its comfort, the RC500 is the perfect companion for long journeys in the saddle.
This bike is not however a bike for travelling. We do not recommend overloading it with larger travel bags on the pannier rack, for example.
See this bike in action!
Our Triban bikes have already gone on many adventures! Discover our Triban stories on https://triban.exposure.co/
Weight
10.7kg in size M, without pedals
