Triban RC 120 Owner Review

The BTwin Triban RC 120 Owner Review by Vinayak Ray. He shares his experience of this cycle after clocking 1500 km.

No. of years cycling: 4 years

Model name: BTWIN Triban RC120

Bought on: June 2020

Place of purchase: Decathlon Pune

Approx no. of km clocked so far: 1500 km

Buying experience: The buying experience is very satisfying whenever I am shopping for something from Decathlon because-
1. The process of buying a cycle from Decathlon is very streamlined because the Sport Leaders of the department are very well informed on the products and can guide you to the right product.
2. The bike was given for trial and testing as well and a lot of the details of the bike were explained properly.

Other models considered at the time of purchase: Merida Scultura 100, Giant SCR1 and Scott Speedster 40

Reason for choosing this model: I intend to use the Triban RC 120 as a training bike so I did not bother much about the frameset.
The components of the bike are quite good for the money they charge and it is much cheaper than the other shortlisted models. Models for comparable performance.
Because of the lowered price tag and good serviceability, I could also invest more in apparels, a helmet and accessories.

Positives of this bike: Here are some good points about the bike-
1. It has good quality components like brakes, saddle, seat post etc.
2. The drivetrain is very reliable and the rear cassette is big enough to help ride up climbs easily.
3. The wheels are sturdy and the tires on them are 28 mm. This is quite comfortable as compared to even thinner versions. However, there is no compromise on speed.
4. The frame design is specifically done with touring in mind and doing long rides on it is a treat.

Negatives of this bike: Here are a few low points of the bike-
1. The bike is fairly light at 10.5 kg but it is still heavier than what I would like it to be. This makes climbing a little challenging.
2. The saddle is really good quality but I found it to be a little on the harder side.

Will I recommend this bike and why:
1. I would definitely recommend this bike to all those who want to invest in a road bike but do not wish to empty their wallets for the same! It is a great beginner bike.
2. The bike demands very low maintenance and basic cleaning and occasional services are more than enough to keep it running as smooth as new.
3. Decathlon really has good people who can guide you to the right product, even if that product is not from Decathlon. This honest and friendly service is more essential than I can care to admit, when it comes to purchasing something as technical as this.

Triban RC 120 Owner Review: Technical Specifications

Frame: Aluminium Alloy
Fork: Carbon-Aluminium
Shifters: Microshift
Crankset: Microshift 50×34
Cassette: Microshift 11-34
Derailleur Front & Rear: Microshift
Brakes: Caliper brakes
Tyres: 700c x 28 mm

You can check out the Full Specifications of the Triban RC 120 on the Decathlon Website.

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