Original RRP is £429.99 - not sure I'm convinced about this, however the 'sale' price makes it look like a reasonably good deal for a starter bike. I've reserved this for pickup later today in my local Halfords to replace my 30 year old battered racer. What do those in the know think? Could I do better? I'm not a serious cyclist, just need something for the occasional Sunday morning ride.
Original 429 for 14-28 and Shimano Tourney? 200 is more right price
Reaper_Man
4 Sep 161#2
I don't know if you could do better at this price, but I wouldn't buy this bike.
Lowest grade of steel used for the fork, the lowest quality Shimano components used for gears. This bike is likely to be heavy, not just for a racing bike but for any bike. I would advise spending more money, or keep shopping in the sales.
11.7kg according to Halfords live chat. About the same as a Brompton, so will be all right to ride. A decent road bike comes in at around 10kg and under, so you won't be as quick as one of those, but for £200 and casual rides on Sundays, I guess it's ok. Check the weight in store before buying though.
lordpt to Reaper_Man
5 Sep 16#15
Decent is 10kg? I find 10kg too heavy for a road bike. All depends on your budget and expectations I guess, but even one of my 30 year old Bianchi with steel frame weights around 10kg. I would look for something under 8.5kg if possible or no point upgrading.
Reaper_Man
4 Sep 16#5
Decent weight on that Triban 500 SE, but unknown components used throughout, and therefore unknown quality and longevity. You might have to change wheels, fork, brakes, gears; not so economical if so.
jhsmith87 to Reaper_Man
5 Sep 161#10
The website quite clearly states the components. Yes some aren't branded, however you tend to find that they come from the same factory as the branded stuff (the brakes for example are actually Btwin branded Tektro on some of their bikes). The 500SE has been well reviewed & was the cheaper brother to the 500 (see spec of 520).
I have owned a 500 since it was launched in 2014. They share the same frame/fork/wheels/handlebar/stem/saddle etc, the main difference was the 500 was Sora, with the 500 SE dropping down. In my 500 I have done over 2,000 miles of commuting, training & a number of 60-100mile sportives.
infiniti
4 Sep 162#6
Go for the carrera vanquish for £263 better gears (Shimano claris) and a carbon blade fork, weighs 10kg on medium sized frame, got one myself and it's an excellent bike.
ScarboroughKID to infiniti
5 Sep 16#14
Seems to be £300 now which is annoying
diburnside
4 Sep 162#7
Bought a Zelos as my first road bike. Still going strong after 2000 miles. Only changed tyres and brake blocks. It's not going to win the Tour De France, but I would assume anyone spending £200 on a bike would be intelligent enough to know that. Great price for anyone wanting to try out Road cycling, but if you're bitten by the bug, you will want to upgrade. If this is your budget, then well worth it.
seanmckenna to diburnside
4 Sep 16#8
Collected it this afternoon. Very happy with it as its a big upgrade on what I have. Dealing with my local Halfords was a positive experience as the staff member i dealt with was knowledgeable.
SFconvert
5 Sep 16#9
That's about the right price for this, 7 speed freewheel though, top gear is quite short on this. Upgrading to a cassette will involve a new wheel as well as the new cassette
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Lowest grade of steel used for the fork, the lowest quality Shimano components used for gears. This bike is likely to be heavy, not just for a racing bike but for any bike. I would advise spending more money, or keep shopping in the sales.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-se-road-bike-id_8306187.html
I have owned a 500 since it was launched in 2014. They share the same frame/fork/wheels/handlebar/stem/saddle etc, the main difference was the 500 was Sora, with the 500 SE dropping down. In my 500 I have done over 2,000 miles of commuting, training & a number of 60-100mile sportives.