Women's Cycle Touring Road Bike RC520 105 Prowheel
4.6
Cycle further and more often with the most comfortable road bike we've ever designed. Check out its hydro-mechanical disc braking and specialised geometry.
ID 8796408
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Features
Design benefits
anatomic design
Geometry adapted to women's morphology thanks to the cycling position elements
Shimano 105 R700: brake levers, front and rear derailleur.
Prowheel bottom brac
versatility
Inserts for pannier rack & mudguards, compatible with 36 mm tyres max
Design details
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 36mm cross-section
Fork
Triban Evo fork with carbon blades and aluminium 1"1/8 Aheadset steerer tube. This fork combines comfort, low weight, and precision. The carbon has been designed to provide good lateral rigidity and good filtering of frontal vibrations.
Inserts on blades for mounting a front pannier rack.
Maximum load on the fork: 9kg,
Holes on the wheel axle for attaching a mudguard
Compatible with tyres up to 36mm cross-section
Handlebar / stem / steering
Compact B'Twin handlebars in 6061 aluminium
Width from axle to axle adapted to women's shoulder width:
Bike size XS and S: 380mm.
Bike size M: 400 mm.Handlebar weight: 297 g in size 380 mm.
6061 aluminium stem
Bike size XS: 60mm stem - 109g
Bike size S and M: 80 mm - 127g
Drivetrain
Shimano 105 R7000 shifters
Shimano 105 R7000 front derailleur
Shimano 105 R7000 rear derailleur with 11 speeds and long screed
Total weight: 843 g
Crankset / Cassette
Microshift CS-H110 11S 11/32 cassette
(11/12/13/14/15/17/19/21/24/28/32).
Prowheel bottom bracket 10/11S 50/34
Crank lengths differ based on the size of the bike:
XS, S: 165 mm.M: 170mm. This is the only modification made to the classic RC 520 model. We needed to make this component choice in order to ensure better product availability.
Brakes
TRP HY/RD disc brakes.
Cable-operated hydraulic pistons, ensuring reliability and efficiency
160mm disc at the front and rear
Anti-compression Jagwire housing to ensure braking precision and efficiency
Semi-metallic TRP pad (M515/M525 version)
BEDDING IN BRAKES
You will need to bed these brakes in. 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
Triban Tubeless Ready Light wheels*
6106T6 aluminium.
ETRTO dimensions: 622 x 17c.
Height 25 mm for increased lateral rigidity.
Crossed steel spokes for greater rigidity (28 front and 28 rear).
Sealed cartridge bearings.Weight per pair (without cassette and QR): 2000g
*Conversion kit required, 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
Saddle/Seat post
Ergofit women's saddle specially designed for women
Aluminium Triban seat post.
Easy seat adjustment
Diameter: 27.2mm.
Length: 250 mm in size XS / S
350 mm in size M / L
Weight
10.4 kg in size M, without pedals
Specifications
Details
level of practice
intermediate
frequency
regular
intensity
mid intensity
suspension
stiff
power assisted
without electric assistance
playing surface
road
maximum load
110 kg
number of speeds
11 speeds
bike frame material
aluminium frame
handlebar type
drop bar
number of chainrings
double chainring
wheel size
700 mm
type of bicycle fork
carbon-alu fork
connected
not connected
axle type
quick release
built-in battery
without built-in battery
type of brakes
hydro-mechanical disc brakes
weight (in kg)
10.5 kg
bike frame weight (in g)
1780 g
bike fork weight (in g)
680 g
cassette
11/32
crankset
50/34
front disc size (in mm)
160 mm
rear disc size (in mm)
160 mm
wheel material
aluminium
wheel set weight (in g)
2300 g
wheel rim height (in mm)
25 mm
maximum tyre clearance (in mm)
36 mm
charger type
not concerned
battery capacity (in Wh)
not concerned
motor position
not concerned
engine torque maximum
not concerned
removable battery
not concerned
Composition
Bike frame: 100.0% Aluminium
Usage & care
Care instructions
Storage
Store your bike in a dry, cool place. If riding or storing your bike in a salty environment, be sure to wash your bike after each use.