What is the 'Second Life' scheme at Decathlon?
At Decathlon, we firmly believe that well-maintained equipment can last much longer!That is why we do everything we can to avoid waste and give every product a second chance.Less waste, more sport, and above all, more adventures to share!Since 2018, we have been expanding our second-life range by repurposing various sources of products:- Returned products
- Bought back products
- Damaged products
- Hire returns
About the RC500 Second Life
These bikes have come off the production line with minor cosmetic flaws.To avoid waste, these bikes are sold at a price that reflects their condition.Photos illustrating the defects that could be seen are available in the photos section.
How are these products tested?
Regardless of its origin, every second-hand item passes through the expert hands of our teams before being put back for sale.As with our new products, safety remains our top priority!Our experts have therefore developed checklists adapted to each type of product.The goal?To check every component with precision, whether in-store or in the warehouse, and ensure that only 100% reliable equipment is given a new lease of life in your hands.
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 154 165 cm
S 165 173 cm
M 173 180 cm
L 180 188 cm
XL 188 200 cm
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: 1780 g in size M
Strong, versatile frame: can be fitted with a mudguard and pannier rack
Compatible with tyres up to 700x36 mm or 650x40 mm
IMPORTANT:This RC500 model is available as a SECOND CHOICE item due to minor paint defects or markings on the frame.These defects vary from bike to bike (see photos for examples).
Fork
Triban Evo fork with carbon blades and aluminium 1"1/8 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
410 g
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
IMPORTANT:This model is available in a SECOND CHOICE version, fitted with 32mm tyres instead of 28mm ones.
Saddle and Seatpost
New Triban ErgoFit saddle. Hammock design for greater comfort. Aluminium Triban seat post. Easy saddle adjustment
Diameter: 27.2 mm.
Length: 350 mm in M / L / XL, 300 mm in S, 250 mm 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 (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.
Weight
10.6 kg in size M, without pedals
