Composition & Care:
Bike frame: Aluminium: 100
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, 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 700x36mm or 650x40mm,

Fork

Triban Evo fork with carbon blades and aluminium 11/8 Aheadset steerer tube. This fork combines comfort, low weight (680g), 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 Triban flat handlebars for a better grip and excellent comfort. Handlebar width end to end XS / S 400 mm. M / L 420 mm. XL 440 mm. Triban stem XS / S 80 mm. M 100 mm. L 110mm. XL 120mm.,

Drivetrain

To ensure the availability of our bikes, we moved to a Microshift 9-speed drive train that has been approved for cycle touring use. Microshift FD R352B 31.8 mm front derailleur (collar mount) Microshift R43M 9-speed rear derailleur,

Crankset / cassette

Microshift CS-H092 9V 11/32 cassette(11/13/15/17/19/21/24/28/32). Prowheel 50/34 bottom bracket. Crank length varies according to size of bike XS, S, M 170mm. L,XL 175mm.,

Brakes

Promax DSK-300R disc brakes. 160 mm disc brakes at front and rear JAGWIRE anti-compression hosing to ensure braking precision and efficiency Semi-metal pad, after-sales service ref. 8562868 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 are included with the bike The weight of the bike is given without the pedals.,

Which mudguards can you put on this bike?

It can take the SKS BLUEMELS MATT 35 MUDGUARDS SET (ref 8385659) or the FLASH BLACK ROAD BIKE SADDLE MUDGUARD (ref8327786). 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.,

Weight

10.6 kg in size M, without pedals