Small correction on component sizes, here's what they claim on their website, but our Medium came with a 100mm stem which seems to be an anomaly: Handlebar width end to end: XS, S: 400 mm M, L:420 mm.XL: 440mm Stem Length: XS, S, M: 90mm L, XL: 110mm

I've worked at Decathlon in the bike section in France, and I can tell you they care about it deeply. The goal is really to make some good sport gear at a reasonable price. I had to prove to the shop that I had experience in cycling so that I was able to give good advices to the customers and every bike that comes through the hangar doors is setup in the store by an employee. Sometimes, if the store is crowded and you have to setup a bike quickly you kind of rush some adjustments, but in general the bikes that come out of the shop are ready to ride, for the average cyclists. From what I understood while working there, the goal is really to get a selling price as close to the manufacture cost as possible, the profit would come from accessories, clothing and insurances.

That's my bike! The RC 120! Upgraded the groupset to sora, wheels to Shimano RS100 - all after 15000kms! Thank you for covering this.

That's exactly my experience at Decathlon: the people there don't know anything but they're extremely friendly and helpful. Which compares quite favorably to the average bike shop, where they're all too often neither knowledge nor friendly nor willing to help, yet for some reason expect you to pay more 🤷🏻‍♀️

I work at Decathalon in the cycling department and have been blown away by their value for money and overall service. Yes I may be abit biased but I also agree that some things can be some small improvements with some lower tier models. The real vaule comes with their higher tier models. I ride their Van Rysel RCX CF GRX “cyclocross bike” and it compares really well with the bikes I have had in the past like cannondale and cinelli. You should get bike fitter James’ opinion on this bike, it would make for a interesting video. I love all the videos you guys make but this ones really cool!!

Best thing about Decathlon is the magical tills where you just drop what you're buying in a special basket and it automatically knows what everything is

Decathlon has made gigantic steps in regards to quality for their cycling products... Their VanRysel line, both bikes and clothes, is fantastic and if people gave them a chance they would put most brands out of market

This comment might be random but... I was never a bike guy, but I ride my bike almost every other day for fun and even take it to dirt roads and have some good afternoons on it. The thing is: its a chinese bike that I got from a random ass store like 10 years ago for like 100€ only, it has full disk brakes and shimano gears and front and rear suspension, and I always felt it was good. I've thrown that bike to the ground, fell down with it many times, smashed through some pot holes, oh my god I've done so much shit to that bike. It still has all the original parts, even original tires, very worn down tho. Never lubed the chain, never cared for it. That bike has seen hell. And it still to this day rides like no problem, everything works, zero squeaking, zero wobblyness. So every time in this video that you guys say that "these wheels are not very high quality, they might last a month or two" I'm like what the fck? Do I have diamond wheels on mine or something? I'm sure that for 99% of people this bike will last literally 15 years or more easily, with ZERO maintenance. I know you guys are used to high end premium bikes but don't forget that cheap ass bikes are unkillable and most people use them until they rust away. This 350£ bike in this video is like gucci to me, but at he same time I kinda laugh that my chinese one has disk brakes and this one doesn't. Oh well, guess I eiher have a unicorn bike or these guys are blind to the low end market and/or biased to their premium bikes. Just please don't say a freaking wheel on a 350£ bike will last two months... even the cheapest wheel will last many many years

It's so refreshing to see one of our KZfaq cycling stars give a little shout out to a true budget bike. I have a Triban RC520 and it's been absolutely fantastic as a weekend machine, commuter and even tourer. Just converted it to a gravel set up too. Kudos to you guys and all the great content on the channel! Happy cycling!

Decathlon are so good in the UK and all across europe. Great pricing for lots of gear not just bikes, and always pretty helpful staff.

I've never bought a Decathlon bike, I tend to go for higher end second hand bikes, but I've bought loads of everything else from them. Their cycling clothing is excellent, I've got rucksacks, hiking gear, sailing and swimming stuff. It's all been great and amazing value for money, and often gives more expensive brands a run for their money. They seem to give thought to all of their products. Even if you are buying at the cheap end of their range it's rarely terrible and almost always the market leader in quality at any given price point.

Love this kinda content. Not everyone can afford super expensive bikes

The RC100 was my first road bike. Made me fall in love with the sport. I’ve since upgraded, but I will never forget the amazing rides it took me on! Thanks for covering such a great value bike!

Good stuff gents. I'm a Decathlon fan. they're friendly and helpful to people who haven't much road cycling experience. i picked up a Hybrid because i needed a commuter bike rather than a roadie. plus there's the elephant in the room - i was massively fat when i picked it up. a bit smaller now (30 kilos off)but i will look to Decathlon for a roadie because they've been supportive and helpful to my journey. their stuff is insane value for money. for me though - the best thing is that their entire cycling range isn't gated for thin cyclists only. i have commented before that I was a very obese cyclist trying to lose weight and get fit. they do stock cycling clothing in the 2XL and above range (as someone who's gone from 4XL tops to 2XL it's a wonderful thing to not feel like your size makes you unwelcome in the community).

My first bike was a Triban 500SE for £250 back in 2016 and it was (and still is) bullet proof. I now use it as my winter beater and can’t fault it. It has a Claris groupset and microshift gears and, for the price, it’s an awesome bike. I’ve also just put microshift gears on a flat bar hybrid that I’ve converted to a drop bar gravel and, again, they’re working perfectly. 👌🏻

Given how insane bike prices have become and not everyone has the budget (or the the will) to spend several thousand, I appreciate this video very much. Can see me buying one of these at some point. As a casual cyclist, who just wants to go out for a short blast, this would do me fine.

My first road bike back in 2013 I think, was a Decathlon Triban 3 - and even back then it was amazing value for money! So many of us are obsesses with carbon frames, wheels, power meters etc etc... but genuinely as far as a beginner, someone new to cycling, or just someone looking for an everyday bike, it's hard to look past Decathlon to get a reasonably good bike without spending a fortune.

Thanks for posting videos on cheaper end bikes. I still have a PB on Strava when I used the older model of this bike (btwin triban 500) in small with 650c wheels. It made it a lot of fun, and you could rag it around and not really care too much. Great video

I bought a 2nd hand Triban RC520 in 2020 as a temp winter bike. My summer bike broke, and due to a lack of availability I used it as my year round up to this past winter. Changed the wheelset and serviced it, that has been it. Done plenty of fast group rides, long rides and bike packing and it has been grand. Not the last word in comfort or speed, but even if I bought it new, it was and continues to be insanely good value.

First video I see from you guys, earned a new sub. Decathlon manages to provide some outstanding bang for buck in what they sell. Not only I've bought cycling stuff, but I got into archery thanks to some not-too-expensive bow and archery equipment they sell. If you're just starting a new sport, they're unbeatable in price/quality.

So interesting to see you review this bike because this is my bike! And what’s more, I bought it in August 2020 for my first bike (as an adult) after getting into Francis’ videos. I’ve averaged about 100km a week on it since then and love it! In all that time I haven’t had any issues (not even a single puncture) despite riding around the horrendous London cycle super highways in all that time. I even took it to Spain for a little trip!

My first road bike since I was 15-I’m 75 this year-was a shop soiled Ultra 720 AF which was an £1100 bike which I paid £700 for. Really good bike UCI approved for racing, full Ultegra-rode it for 18 months and then bought a Specialized Roubaix for my 70th birthday-I kept the Ultra as a winter bike but have now replaced it with a Ti gravel bike.

My 2015 Triban 540 looks like the exact same frameset as this. Main differences are that it came with Shimano 105 gears and Mavic Aksium wheels. It's a great bike - stiff, yet comfortable over long distances and has been good on club rides. Weighs 9.4kg but I've got it down to 8.9kg with a carbon seat post and saddle. I can't imagine you can do better than the RC120 for that money.

I might be too late here, but in 2019, I purchased this bike as a student for a great discount for 199€ from Decathlon, when it was still called as the BTWIN 100. I've have it to date with all stock parts. Only consumed few tubes and on my 3 rd set of tire and second set of brake pads. Absolute workhorse of a bike. I used it for getting to lectures, part time jobs, leisure activities, fitness....you name it. I've even been on a 80km ride multiple times and was as happy and energetic as some fellow riders with 2-3k € road bikes. To be honest I was more comfortable than them because I have a flat bar. I love technology but I really do not see the purpose of having expensive bikes. Reference from my second bike, which is a 1500€ job bike, that I spend more to fit me better but still does not fit me as well as this little guy.

After lots of research on an entry level travel, I bought two Gravel Tribans here in Aus. My wife and I are no bike pros, but we love them. The spec seems good, and as with you, the decathlon shop people were all great. Three free accessories too! Unbelievable value compared to other stuff out there

I have had an old B'Twin Triban three for about 11 years and the thing is bulletproof. I have ridden sportives of up to 100 miles, commuted daily and used for "gravel". This thing is just solid. The fact that you can stick a pannier rack on it so handy, it means you can literally do anything on it. It has been serviced regularly, in that time I have changed the wheels as the old ones were knackered (too much riding down steps :D) and that's it! Obvs apart from brake pads etc. I love the thing. Is it comfy? well, it's not a sofa, but if that's what you can afford, it's bloody ace! I still ride it now. Not as much, but it is a back-up now.

I have a slightly older version, which I bought 4/5 years ago. It's GREAT! I use it recreationally and in the past for commutes. The only thing I had to replace were the brake pads. I even slipped and fell once when it was icy: zero damage. The only rule I have, is that I never leave it outside and never use it when it's rainy.

I have ordered this bike this week purely on the strength of this review. Thanks so much. My first road bike.

The road bike that got me be back into cycling in 2014 in my early 40s after over 20 years out was a Btwin Triban 3 (cult following). I had that for years with wheel upgrade and done 1000s of miles on it. It still gets used as my bike I keep at my holiday place. I now have a Van Rysel EDR Ultegra which is a high end Btwin basically. Both from Decathlon and have been brill.

I bought the 2020 Version of this with disc-brakes and some higher rims. After almost three years there is nothing to complain about qualitywise. Even rust is not a Problem, even though i have to admit that it was thoroughly taken care of. I am a very strong and heavy rider (around 100 Kilos) and beside some new brakepads and some adjustment here and there i had never had any major problems. Best thing is, that the frame even handles tires up to 48mm width which is phenomenal and offers another usecase like gravel.

I wouldn’t say it’s “heavy”. It’s only marginally heavier than the 1000 pound Scott Speedster you reviewed. I believe that one was 10.3 kg. It’s actually lighter than the Scott Speedster gravel for 1800 which was over 11kg. It’s definitely punching way above its price point.

I bought a Triban RC520 to use as a winter bike. Yes, it's heavier than my other road bikes but it's pretty bombproof. Been running 30mm Schwalbe G Ones which give a really comfy ride. Also have a Special Edition Triban gravel bike, fantastic bike. Agreed, insane value.

Really good review and I have alot of time for Decathlon stuff. They are a step above 'supernarket' brands and the like. Just my 2p worth on a couple of things... I would have routed the rear brake cable like they did too. It is always tricky trying to find a good routing for UK brake orientation and frames designed for the rest of the world (most of it anyway!) and the front is usually easier as the bars and the fork are fixed together, so the cable can be fixed too. On the rear, I always go for a routing that gives a larger radius and most importantly no cable rub at extremes of travel, even if this means using a slightly longer cable! Sometimes depending where the stops (or holes for hoses/internal routing) are, trying to get it from the left side bar tape straight to the stop also on the left side, gives no room for movement! Second point, the wheels are obviously specced to a price point (you could easily pay £350 for a mid range set of aluminium wheels alone!) but some people might consider cup and cone bearings a positive at this price? They are more serviceable and providing you know how (or have a good LBS), are quite quick and easy to strip down, clean, re-lubricate and re-adjust. They could go on for years. The same probably couldn't be said for standard sealed bearings at the same price! So I can kind of see what they've done there.

I got the Van Rysel EDR CF 105 for 2000 euros and loving it! The frame is super light and I made the whole thing much lighter with a set of Zipp 303. Stock wheels are fulcrum with steel spokes, which are better for winter. And yes, the sizing confused me too. I had my Scott's measurements and had to go from S to XS for Decathlon. They look almost identical next to each other.

I have a beautiful Red+Black Triban 520 from 7 years ago. It is my first, and only, Road Bicycle, and I don't feel like I need a "better" one. It was ~£500 and I used it as daily commuter pretty much every day of those 7 years. I love it. It's one of my most precious possessions. My city is not bicycles friendly at all, so I bumped into holes, poles, sidewalk dividers. Got stuck in the tram lines, fell a couple of times. Rode it during storms and winter. And it handled everything perfectly. The only "reparation" it needed was a rear wheel balancing and the only change I did to it was a change of tires to Vittoria Rubino, because I wanted something with more grip for the storms and winter days.

For my first ever road bike, I bought a Triban 3 (that iconic red one, carbon forks, Shimano Tiagra shifters) - at the time it was £500 I believe. Rode it for 6 years until I outrode it, could have upgraded parts as suggested, but opted for the more expensive option heh. It was amazing value, never had any issues aside from the puncture here and there.

Good honest review guys👍. For the money it's a top buy for folks new to cycling. We'll done Decathlon. Team Valley estate.....famous on Cade media at last ! 😉.

Boys, love the video! Bought a mid range model Triban RC520 18th months ago and has served me well. 105 group set, which after shopping around was a decent model for the price. Bought for under £800 and since there are more buyers the price increased to just under £900. Have ridden from Prague to Vienna to Bratislava and was super comfortable over those distances. Would love to get your take on that model. Keep up the great work! Love it! 👏🏻🤟🏻❤

Decathlon is an awesome place. I bought a riverside for commuting and ended up doing a trip from Wiesbaden, Germany to Amsterdam. Still have it with me after moving back to the U.S. I’ve put 1,000km on it and it’s running like it did the first day. I wish there was a sports store like decathelon in the U.S. Dicks sporting goods just doesn’t have the same variety.

When i start road cycling 2 years ago this was my first Bike Disc Brake version and all i say amazing value for money, the Only real bad thing i sugest to Change even before start riding is the tires they are really bad , the rest no problems , last Year i went to Decathlon and i exchange it for Van Rysel EDR AF and Again best bang for the buck!! Thanks for bringing Decathlon bikes here because they deserve more attention and also this Year they gonna bring more great road bike at unbeatble prices like the NCR carbon One that sells here for Only 1300€ !!!

I have been riding this bike since 2019. It’s been decent and I haven’t changed much. It’s a little on the heavy side and the more I used them the more I have disliked the Mirco shifting. Overall, I have been pretty happy for the price, I have done some 50+ mile rides and it’s okay but could be more comfortable. I have done a a few triathlons too and have been quicker than averages. Liked the video!

Another advantage: rim brakes, meaning that you can mount dynamo lights on the fork crown bolt. The craze for discs has meant that this very useful feature has all but disappeared, so that riders who use bar bags must either invalidate their guarantee by boring one or use bolt-on bar extensions in weird positions. A plus for Decathlon, though: their Triban 520 disc gravel/adventure bike has a fork-crown hole. No, I have neither bike, but I would have had a 520 if they hadn't been rare as hen's teeth this time last year.

My bike is my main transportation method (I live in Germany so it's not that uncommon here) and I have been cycling on Decathlon bikes almost daily since I was like 11. They're not super fancy and do have their flaws, but I'm super satisfied with them. Their price also makes it that I'm not overly worried about having my bike stolen (I would hate for that to happen, but I could afford to replace my bike. I can't say the same for a bike worth a few grands). I travelled with my tent and my bike around France, Germany and the UK on a Decathlon bike too. It was such an awesome experience.

Shockingly good value. By comparison, in 1985, Raleigh's top-of-the-range lightweight (no special-order) was the Road Ace Ex 12. Full Shimano 600 (Dura Ace) kit, Reynolds 531C frame, Mavic GP4 rims with tubs. Mass - 10.0kg Gears - 12 Price - £400 (1985). £1140 (Adjusted to 2022)

It was the first bike I ever had. It was equipped with a microshift 3x8. I rode my first 200km on it. And it's an adventure I still remember to this day as one of the best in my mind. My second bike was also from Decathlon, an Ultra RCR AF Ultegra - about 15kkm ridden without any problems. Later on, I went mainstream carbon like most. And honestly... If I have the same wheels, tires, and bike fit on my TCR, which also has an Ultegra, I'm not sure I can feel or measure the difference. A very subjective matter, we all like to justify the money spent on new toys. Furthermore, aluminum is a renewable material, unlike carbon...

I bought a Triban RC 120 Disc just over 2 months ago, the bigger brother of the RC 120 and it's absolutely amazing!

I didn't read all the comments, I have to add that Triban is indeed the brand for road beginner cyclists but Décathlon also have a road racing brand, Van Rysel. It's located in Lille, near Roubaix, and next year a World tour team is going to rider Van Rysel bikes

Thanks guys, great video. Happy to see some entry level bikes provide value for price paid. Upgrades you and others here have mentioned are easy...in many cases OE wheels from more pricey bikes are available in local or eBay marketplaces as those purchasers upgrade almost immediately. (We call these "tear offs" in the US). With regard to sizing, that's the bane of the cycling industry. Not everyone (me) can immediately extrapolate sizing from geometry specs to determine if a bike "fits." In my case I have a bike I feel is an incredibly good fit so when I look at other brands I can compare my bike specs to the other brand. As your compadre James says, bike fit will determine whether a rider truly enjoys the cycling experience or simply endures it. Can't wait to see how you and Jimmi upgrade, improve or otherwise go Frankenstein on this bike. Good purchase!

great video, nice bike and great value. I personally think the long cable routing is deliberate, so that you can accidentally overturn the handlebars. This cool bike is probably going to be neglected, as most beginers bikes. the cone hubs are going to be great learning experience -after their first service- on how maintenance improves the feel and the performance of any bike

My first bike, erghm, about 45 years ago had cup bearings, 7 years later I had to put new ones in, so long as you look after them, they will be fine.

I have been riding the Rc520 for two years mostly as a commuter worked well. A bit heavy yes, stable or not nimble. Toured on it with panniers front and back no problem. Rims wrong diameter impossible to change tires on the roadside solved with later ones. Wheels though has been bulletproof since properly tightened. Great value for money.

This is the discontinued version of the RC 120. The newer RC 120 light grey/white is being locally manufactured in various countries. It comes Campy style shifters with all cables routed under the hood. 3 down and 3 up. It also comes with Promax Disc brakes with semi metallic pads and the wheels are tubeless ready, but yes are heavy at 2.2 kg (pair). The rubber cup on the cup was slightly folded, hence the noise and the rear brake cable has been wrongly routed. Also, remove the wheels and check the cone nuts, they tend to be too tight. As for the cup and cone bearing not lasting, I have done nearly 9,000 kms and have mostly ridden in an area just north of semi desert region, lots of dust and sand, misty foggy winters and heavy Indian monsoon rains. But I do maintain all bearing at 4-5k kms. You should also check out their other cycling related articles like apparel, shoes, helmets etc too. They are very VFM and you would be surprised by the quality. Now the Triban sub-brand has been assimilated into Van Rysel (Road bikes only) and Riverside (Hyrid and Gravel). Just wait for the Van Rysel's 6 or 7 new bikes to be introduced shortly this year.

I had the Triban 500 for almost 5 years and it is a beast. It did well for long road cycles in the UK, or as a delivery vehicle for Deliveroo. Now I am using it as a touring bike in New Zealand, with almost 30-49kg of extra weight in both front and back. Obviously I have changed the wheels and tyres but its still holding really well, even on gravel

These videos are awesome... proves that if we didn't already have super dope, light bicycles, something like this works really well and without much upgrade.

I am a student who has this bike. I changed the tires and the stem after 1000km. It's really amazing, and if you don't ride faster bikes, you won't know the difference. At 450€ (here in Germany), it is a really good entry in the Sport. Also you can do all the repairs and maintenace yourself and learn quite a bit. If you break something, it's only 12€ for a new rear derailleur. The only thing I don't like are the triangular tubes (not aero at all), and there is no derailleur hanger, so you have to be careful with your rear derailleur. But it's a really amazing bike. Decathlon also has a website dedicated to servicing the bike, with spare parts and repair videos.

This bike is superb, I have bought it like 3 years ago, it is my first road bike, managed to upgrade default derailleur to claris 2x8, it fit without any issue, there was no need to replace levers. I am still using it and it is working flawlessly. I totally recommend buying it, if you want to start your road bike journey and don't want to spend a lot of money right away. 🙂

Back in 2016 I was working in London for 4 months and buying a Triban 500 flat bar was cheaper than paying for the tube, so I did that. It’s the bike I dug out at the start of lockdown that got me back into cycling and now a couple of years later, really into it. I then sold it for more than it cost me! Also the warranty Decathlon offer is incredibly good. I had an issue with the rear wheel and they swapped it no questions. Was looking there for a bike for my son recently but ended up getting a great deal at my LBS instead.

There are also Van Rysel bikes (they are higher end), I've recommended a triban rc520 to a lot of people after testing one from a friend, awesome value. I also have 2 bikes myself but for commuting an Elops 920 speed is the current one.

My mate bought a 2021 Vitus Nucleus VR last year. £550. Came set up with a Suntour XCR 32 air fork, Clarks M2 brakes on 160mm discs, WTB Vigilante 2.3 on the front, WTB Trail Boss 2.25 on the arse, Nukeproof Neutron bars, Shimano Deore 10s drivetrain 30t up front, 11-42 out back. Fast, stiff and very nice to ride. He's only upgraded the front disc to a 180mm, upgraded the pedals to HTs and we wedged in some semi-sintered pads for better all round heat control. Genuinely excellent value for money, the changes were only necessary to account for a rider who treats it mean and rides it fast on some shocking trails. Recently had the forks apart for a clean and some fresh oil. Awesome bike. Budget bikes really have come a seriously long way.

Upgrade the bike next episode? 🤔

Well this may very well be great value and the people working at Decathlon are nice and all, there's just one little problem with the company.... You see, they were among the very few western companies that made a decision not to withdraw from Russia after it invaded Ukraine. Even after terrible attrocities in Bucha and Irpin were made public, they still stayed, preferring blood money over decency. In the end they had to shut down their stores due to severed supply chains, but at no time they gave a f#@& about what their clients were doing over in Ukraine. For me they are forever on my black list along with Leroy Merlin and Auchan (they belong to the same owners).

I've got the disc brake version of this and it's a fabulous road bike for entering into the sport, I use it for all my richmond park rides and commutes and it hasn't let me down. The lack of a derailleur hanger as mentioned is a bit of an issue but I've installed a derailleur guard that Decathlon sells and that protects it from all hist and crashes. I've had such a great experience with Decathlon, even to the point where I'm looking at getting a job at one of their workshops. For anyone interested in buying this bike I would highly recommend it, great value.

YES! Finally, thank you for showing this. I bought this one before nearly 4 years and I never had real issues. I can recommend this bicycle to everyone. Value is inredible.

I bought a Triban 500 around 2019, by far the best bike I've ever owned. The fork is made from a carbon fiber alloy and the whole bike is super light but extremely well put together. It has an inch-perfect feel to absolutely everything, very industrial in a great way. After having an average bike from a local shop, the difference was just night and day. It was super cheap for what I got, too, like US$500. I own several of their products and the bang for buck is simply unmatched.

My first road bike was a Decathlon one, and I still got it seeing as it's only been a year. I love it and I thank Decathlon so much for their fantastic budget bikes that are so good value for money!

As an American, I always stick up on things when I go to Europe. I am still wearing my 50 Euro shoes. Most comfortable shoes I ever bought.

Still have my US Postal Trek I bought in the US in 2001 and after crossing Canada (8000km), Scotland (2000Km), 9 Ironman and several hundred thousands more on it still going strong and most important have so much fun on it 🤟

I picked up the Triban RC120 a few years ago and have never looked back, used it in all weathers and all seasons and still going strong after 6000+ miles. Replacement parts are incredibly reasonably priced and you can swap out the Microshift cassette for a Shimano HG one. Added some Mavic wheels and continental tyres for a small upgrade after 3000 miles but the stock ones were very robust. It's an unbelievably great value versatile bike. I use for both workout rides and the school run with a trailer on the back, never skips a beat.

I keep seeing those Decathlon bikes whenever I’m there and they do look very good for the price.

I bought a Triban 500 as a starter road bike about 5 years ago. I never serviced it and rode it to bits. Finally replaced the wheels & crankset last year and it's lovely.

I own Triban RC520 for 3rd season now and love it. I did change handlebar tape for Chinese one ( original failed after 3 weeks of use). Last year I also changed seat for Prologo second hand seat, new rear shimano 105 cassette (original is now on smart treiner), and new set of Vittoria rubino IV G2.0 tires and latex tubes. So far only 2550km, due lack of free time, but normally I do 40-80km per ride.

Those bikes are great, I had the 2018 version if it (Triban 500) and I literally traveled accros Europe in 2021 with it, doing 3000km fully loaded with tent and stuff, the bike held just fine despite not being made for such intensive use had no real issue with the bike, it's been great, the Microshift set has been doing awesome despite the bad brand reputation.

I bought a Triban 500 some years back and ended up riding it more than 10k kilometers. It was solid. It's the bike that got me into cycling, and I recommend anyone else who is new to the sport to start there for sure. I've since upgraded beyond Triban, but I'll always enjoy the brand.

Got my RC120 three years ago and it’s done 20,000 km without a problem through summer and winter. Fantastic bike fit the price and great for commuting, touring and audaxing.

ive only been using Decathlon for about 12 months for various fitness items (nothing like a bike) and it doesn’t suprise me that this bike has been a hit. their gear is absolutely superb

So many people think of Decathlon as a crappy cheap bike manufacturer, and it's completely unfounded. Lots of people buy the lowest end bikes for their kids, which are adequate for average use, but when the kid starts doing kerb drops and abusing the bike, of course shit will break. The higher end bikes are actually really damn nice! I've been contemplating on getting an XC bike from them. I myself have a Riverside 500 that's been my trusted companion for about 6 years at this point, all it needed was brake pads and tires. It's been though storms, knee-deep water, and accidental plunge into a lake, and all kinds of crap, yet it shifts like the day it came out of the factory. It helped me renovate 2 homes and 3 garages, carried hundreds of kgs of paint and cement over the years, and the paint is immaculate. I bought it from my first paycheck, and even though I could afford a much more expensive bike at this point, there is no way I could sell it or replace it.

I started road cycling with this exact bike a little over 2 years ago... pretty good bike and if you are a beginner in terms of road bikes then buying from Decathlon is a nice experience. The staff are helpful. they usually are super nice when you buy a road bike. they are not snobbish about anything since they sell all tiypes of bikes including kid bikes.

I've been using this bike for a few thousands of kilometers - very pleased. From small rides to the ones over 100km - very happy :)

This is my first road bike and daily commuter. As a tall guy I bought the XL frame. Having watched some of your previous videos I think I need a narrower handlebar than the stock one though. Only thing I've upgraded so far is the tyres to Fusion 5s. Probably do the wheels next if you guys reckon that's were the bike lacks. Was considering changing the group set but if you say the Microshift is fine then that's good enough for me. Thanks for the videos, they really help the inexperienced like me!

Decathlon really an amazing place to make sports more accessible to all. They think about the stuff they make and sell. I've had a Triban as a winter/turbo bike for years and it's been super robust. Heavy, clunky, sure, but crazy value for money

My first ever road bike, bought in january 2020. Commuting workhorse still active when weather is uncertain (last ride : today). On HT during lockdown. The one on which I've learnt mechanic. Now it's fitted with Tektro R559, Sensah Reflex shifters, Claris mechs and crankset, RS100 wheels, Gator Hardshell 28mm tyres. It did survive two very heavy crashes, and not a slightly bent hanger. I've other more sexy bikes now, but at 380 € at the time, it was clearly a bargain, and it's rock solid 👍

The rc520 is a great winter bike with some wide 700x35 tires tubeless. My carbon summer bike is waiting for warmer weather and nice roads in the house.

I bought a Triban RC100 two years ago and it’s been a great first road bike and I have even completed a couple of triathlons with it. Great value

That absence of a derailleur hanger is a deal breaker. Such an oversight.

I bought previous version of this bike in 2017 to use it as my commuter (so it had to be cheap, low maintenance and blend in when parked somewhere). Did around 40 000 kms on it and it's still fine. Commuted in the rain and no problems with the wheels (although I completely ruined the brake calipers). Also managed to put on it the rack with two bags (so I can bring a laptop and clothes to change at work). I have also used it for a few longer trips (180km+) and it's fine. It's really nice it has 8 speed cassete, as those chains usually last a long time even in bad weather (during dry months more than 2000kms, during rainy months around 900kms) and the chain is super cheap (5 - 8 pounds). I would not pay 20 pounds to service those wheels, as I cosider it a waste of money. You can buy new ones (same quality) for 35 pounds and even riding on those for 40k, they did not explode. Considering the price it's perfect. One thing though - my tires were put so badly that one of them was pushed off by the pressure in the inner tube after a week of riding.

My first ever Road Bike which I purchased exactly a year ago is a Decathlon - Triban RC520 with Shimano 105 Groupset. It comes in heavy: 10,4kg, but I am in love with this bike, endurance oriented relaxed geometry, I am not a skinny pro. I feel lucky, that I was able to start my journey into the road biking world with such a great 'non-entry' bike. For the price, for me as a beginner to road biking, this RC520 will brings me joy everytime, and I think it will be perfect for years :) Small good price/value upgrades, and you have the best solution for your well earned money. Plus, all of my biking gear/clothes are all Decathlon products, Van Rysel and Triban etc., and I love them as well

I just bought a used Decathlon Triban RC520 that the previous owner set up for gravel with slightly knobby tires, handlebars, and maybe a few other things. Did my first long ride (42km) today with road, bike path, and gravel about 1/3 each. The bike performed beautifully. I just watched one of your videos about gravel bikes and this bike seems set up just perfect for gravel.

That's my bike!!!!! Absolutely amazing deal, I have to mention the rims are bombproof. The carbon fork is also extremely rugged.

Thanks for being honest and saying that this is insane value, great vid!!

I've bought a gravel-bike-inspired hybride-roadbike (Riverside 120) for the insane low price of 209 Euros (180 Pounds!) a few weeks ago. I've done some changes; better tires, upgrade to Deore 1 x 10 speed, bigger front blade and thus a new crankset. I love it. It's simple, with all the new parts it's still very cheap and it rides delightful. No complaints about the wheels, but a better saddle is the next thing to put on.

A couple of my buddies bought bikes at Decathlon, and enjoyed them so much they have upgraded to different brands - one or two of my other friends bought other budget bikes, and don't cycle any more. I buy stuff at Decathlon not because they are cheap, but because their range of accessories is great. The cheapness means I buy other stuff while I am there, just because they have it!

Living in Portugal here. I bought my first road bike with Decathlon in the winter of 2018, it's a Triban 500. Done over 7 thousand kilometers with it, changed crankset to a Shimano Sora 3x8-speed (it came with a Microshift crankset, though both front and rear derailleurs are still the original ones), bought a pair of hybrid pedals (flat in one side, MTB clip in the other) and changed both wheels and tyres (first the BTwin ones, then Michelin, now Continental), besides regular maintenance. Five years with it and still going strong. I'm thinking of changing crankset again (it's getting quite worn), this time to a Shimano Sora 2x9-speed; even though it requires a wholesale change of shift levers, both derailleurs, cassette and such. I estimated the cost to be around 350 euros - hefty, but it's still cheaper than buying a completely new bike; the higher spec ones are in the 1,000 euro range. I don't have that money and I'm quite fond of my road bike, I still want to ride it for a few more years.

I bougth the RC 120 and rode it for 8000kms in about 12 months. The bike was bulletproof. The only thing I had to change was 2 inner tubes because of random flats along the way on the rear wheel. I upgraded to another Decathlon bike with a full 105 groupset, and done about 7000 km-s worth of riding on it so far. You can definitely feel the difference between the 2x11 105 system and the 2x8 Microshift, but other than that I could have continued to use the RC120 and would have had just as much fun with it. I wholehartedly recommend every beginner cyclist this bike, because it is truly amazing value, and is super versatile. Before I eventually sold it, I put wider tires on it, and hit some of the local forest paths and it held up exceedingly well there too.

I got rc520 with 105 11x2 second hand just to try out road cycling and I'm absolutely happy with my choice! That's a really good starting point to get used to it, get understanding in fine parts and look for something nicer in future. I think i will keep it no matter what in worst case for commute only.

Bought an entry level road bike a few months ago for commuting. You’re absolutely right with the sizing. Height measurement said I was a medium and I thought it must be right because I’m medium in everything else. Got the bike and the reach was too long. Really uncomfortable riding it to work. Luckily I’ve seen a few bike fit Tuesdays with James. I followed his advice moving the brake levers back and got a shorter stem so it fits ok now. My next bike, I’ll pay more attention to the frame measurements and disregard the seller’s sizing chart.

I have a triban 540, bought it used wth200 km for 300€, rode about 4.000 km on it in urban environment. It stays fast when you bring it up to speed, I had to replace the saddle and lights, apart from that, good gear. Fast reliable commuter with good handling, no big loss when stolen. Also added a bike lock for 120€

I've been shopping for cycling kit at decathlon for years. I was introduced to them in France and love the van rysel kit. Some of the kit isn't fantastic but always offers good value. Cycle shoes are great value but err on the narrow side. Buy in France and you get a 20% discount as pricing in € is the same as £ in the UK.

I bought this bike as my first roadie and I love it 🥰 did my first 100 mile ride on it this year and really didn’t have any issues or problems keeping up with others on better bikes!

I bought a triban 3 in 2012. Solid, functional and reliable. Got me into cycling as an adult. It was 329£ then it worked as a spare\winter bike, I got £100 for it 10 years later. Good basis to start for riding, mechanics and how to make a bike fit you while everything improves. Then buy a better bike. Some of my PB's are still on that bike. Really enjoyed it.

I bought this bike as a test road bike to replace with a better model in a year if I get into it. It's been two years and I have not replaced it. I occasionaly commute spring to autumn and store it in a Cyclehoop outdoors. Took it to service last week and have been told there is nothing to service. It does has quirks with sizing and handlebars, but for this price it's honestly as good as it gets. I don't think I will be replacing it anytime soon