How wide of a tire can you fit on a Decathlon Triban bike? We try 700x35, 700x38 and 700x40 tires!
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- One of the most common questions we receive is “what’s the widest tire that fits the Decathlon Triban RC 520?”. While some versions of Decathlon’s websites list the maximum tire clearance to be 700×36, several people on a couple of bike forums have claimed to go higher. Wider tires not only have better grip but also offer a smoother ride in part to the lower pressures they require and taller side walls. This additional cushioning means that wider tires can soak up potholes if you’re commuting on rough city roads or provide more grip off road. Thanks to some help from Hutchinson, we’re excited to test out some wider tires to see whether they cleared the frame and how it affected the ride. Decathlon ships the RC 520 with their own Triban branded 700×28 tires so we decided to test 700×35, 700×38 as well as a 700×40 tire on our RC 520 (note the frame is the same as the RC 500).
We chose the Hutchinson Override tires in the 700×35 and 700×38 variations as they offer an excellent blend of on-road compatibility by incorporating a dual tire tread. The center is semi-slick for less rolling resistance while the sides are knobby for improved grip. Hutchinson offers the Override tires in both standard tube and tubeless ready variations as well as a tan walled option. For the larger 700×40 tire, we chose Hutchinson’s new Touareg tires which is one of their most versatile tires and excellent for everything from bikepacking, commuting, to gravel racing. Using the same 127 TPI construction and a small-block knob design, the Touareg tires offer a great blend of puncture resistance, grip and speed.
Before we get too far, we wanted to take a second to talk about the stock Triban PROTECTLIGHT 700×28 tires that the RC 520 ships with. The tires have a semi-slick design with L shaped groves to improve mixed weather riding. Decathlon has designed the tires with economics in mind, so they are quite heavy at 365g each and stiff. This becomes very obvious once you remove the tires from the rim (a very difficult task as they appear to be glued from the factory!) and feel how rigid they are. Compared to the 127 TPI construction of the Hutchinson tires which easily deform to pressure, the Triban tires are very rigid. Whether you want to go wider or not, we definitely recommend upgrading the tires as we discussed in our review of the 700×28 Hutchinson Sector 28 - as high quality tires really improved the speed and feel of our RC 520...
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00:11 Unboxing + Specs
02:41 Tire Swapping
05:07 On The Road
06:51 The Final Score
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Omg I can’t believe I found this, I’ve been looking for months thank you
No problem. It's been one of the most common questions we've received about the Triban so we're glad we could finally answer it.
Really detailed and most valuable information you provided and clear my all the queries and easy to understand too. Really appreciate your help and support and your efforts you put in to this video. I have booked Trek Domane AL 3 so I am planning to upgrade tyres 700*35 thanks again man for help me to pick the one.❤😁👍🙏
Thank you "The Sweetest Cyclist" for this video and showing us what size tires we can put on a Triban RC 520! I really appreciate it! I just got my bike yesterday and I haven't ridden it yet. It was too cold for us here in Florida...haha! I was actually looking at videos on UA-cam about upgrading to a wider tire on any bike and I was surprised to find your video and it was for the Triban RC 520. I didn't know before if I could put bigger tires onto the same rim. I thought I might have to buy the rims to do it. I am so happy you put together this video and showed us we could put bigger tires on the stock wheels.
My last bike was a Schwinn Varsity 1250 that I paid about $200 and I rode it for over 26,000 miles in the last 6 years. It has 36 mm tires on it. I've hit sugar sand a few times before and thought I was going to eat it. I am not too fond of the 28s that come with the Triban but, I bought the bike because I read that I could put on wider tires.
I did ride my new Triban RC 520 yesterday just in front of my house and I didn't feel stable on it at all. It's going to take me some time to get used to it. First off, where the brakes are. I had flat handle bars before and the brake levers were right there. In the 80's I rode a Benoto Bike with the hand brakes below and on top. I was looking for the top ones yesterday from old habits. The brakes didn't seem they stopped the bike too well. I am not sure if I have to adjust them or if they have to be broken in. My Schwinn rim brakes stop the bike better than the Triban it seemed. I can see the Triban is going to give me more Aero for sure so, I am happy about that. I am looking forward to my next headwind challenge to see if it does!
Thank you so much for the video! I did subscribe to your channel and I will take a look at your upcoming and other videos later! Happy Trails!
Thanks for sharing, I'm glad the video could help. It was a question a lot of people had asked after our initial RC520 review. If you've been riding flat handlebars for a long time, transitioning to drop bars can be a bit of a challenge but it is definitely worth it in the end.
Very nice, thanks for making the video, great comparison
A tip for putting on new tires. Use soapy water EDIT: Liquid soap worked better for me. for beads and rims. Inflate the wheel above the maximum pressure (half a bar or more) and then reduce the pressure to the optimum inflation. As a result, the tire will be equally seated throughout the rim and will not ripple from side to side, up and down.
thanks for this video man, was looking exactly for these infos
Great comparison, was really looking for this one. :)
Hope it was helpful - we had a lot of questions about this. It was really surprising to find that the 700x40 tires even fit.
Fitted Cinturato M at 35mm and ran the Triban RC500 as a gravel bike for a few months, it worked really well 👍
how is it so far btw?
thank you for doing this test for us.- very grateful
No worries. I'm glad the video is able to help people.
keep doing rc120 content please, a lot of us have this bike!
Very helpful video, thanks a lot!
So simple and so helpful video. Take you very much!
Thank you. Great work
Thanks for the video, it helped me alot.
Got all the answer I was looking for. That's how an informative video should be. Great work. Thanks!
Thank you! This Is all I needed!
Thank you, super video!
If anybody is interested - I have fitted 650b wheels on my Triban RC500 with 45mm tyres and they are great. They are Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M tyres. (I originally tried 650x47 tyres but these were too big).
That's great to hear! Thanks for posting that, there have been a lot of questions about 650b wheels. I imagine the ride has to be very supple now with that large of a tire.
How are the new 650b tyres? Does the lower bottom bracket cause problems with pedaling?
@@dudenomad the total wheel+tyre diameter is really not that much different to my regular 700c wheels, so I can’t really notice a difference in the BB height - so no I have not had any problems so far. The thick 650b tyres with low pressure are a joy to ride!
@@TheJonesy10 I can imagine. I've been planning to do the same to my rc500 for a while now. Thanks for the prompt reply.
What 650b wheels do you have? I'm especially interested about width of your rims because 45mm tires are ok on 17c but maybe not on 19c, 21c, etc. I'd like to go for 42mm on 650b.
If anyone is interested I just installed, it was a pain in a butt, KENDA Flintridge Elite 700x40c which have as much if not even a tiny bit more clearance than Touareg in the video!
can you give more dets? :) stock rims, tubeless? any issuss with mud vs clearance?
Great breakdown!
Appreciate it!
Will be getting one of these myself. Cannot beat the spec for the money! So this is useful info.
I work at a decathlon so we also get a little kick back.
I was also going to mess around with a 27.5 wheelset for bike packing maybe to see how big I can go.
Keep up the good work, an more 520 vids haha, you have a new subscriber.
The RC 520 is definitely a great deal for the money. Definitely buy one if you can - they are out of stock in most places! Leave a comment here if you do end up swapping in some 27.5 wheels - it would be great to know if you can go even wider with them,
@@TheSweetCyclists I'd like to know about the 650b setup as well :)
Good job, I will share it. Thanks 🤗🤗🤗
Thanks for this video.
Great video!
An issue that can occur is during a ride when it's raining, on off-roads paths with mud and leaves, it can get stuck easily ! NOt enough clearance for them to get away by themselves.
Another problem is the size of your shoes haha, if you are a Size 45EU, you will touch the front tire while riding.
Above 36 is suitable for Spring/Summer rides, but during Autumn/Winter in Belgium, it rains a lot with a great amount of mud and leaves on the roads.
Good point. I could definitely see the 700x38 / 700x40 tires getting caked in mud and debris.
Очень долго ждал такое классное видео-сравнение
Thanks a lot!
Run 38's or 40's on my CAADX. I think I could get 42's in there but I like having a couple of mm clearance in case I get a buckled wheel - which hasn't happened yet!
Thank you!
Thx we had one laying in the garage for 2 years, I swapped the handle bar With a larger one and was wondering what tire size I could try for a more supple riding experience, looks like I'll go 40 front 38 back max, it will improve from 30 front and rear😇
I have panaracer graveling ss 700x38c and im happy 😀😀
Thanks
thank you
Hi! Appreciate the video, since there is not that much on youtube on the RC520. Quick question - what size inner tubes did you use for the 38' tires? Would it be okay to use the stock inner tubes?
Great question. Inner tubes are actually rated for different sizes, so if you do go wider you might need wider inner tubes. I can't recall what the stock inner tubes are, but they are typically 18-25mm. That said, you can still run the more narrow tubes on the wider tires but they will be more prone to flats as they will be stretched out more.
The flex on wide tyres is more..so possible contact in chain stay esp for 38-40mm on wet dirt
Good point. Wider tires + mud will also end up clumping up more at the seat stays due the reduced clearance.
Thank you so so much! Really helpful, now I know I can try wider tires on mi rc 500! Did you find it difficult to change the tire? I saw you said so in the description, was wandering how difficult and if you needed metal prying tools or if it is possibile with plastic ones! Thank you
Glad the video could help. I was able to get away with plastic levers + a channel lock (grab the tire and bend them backward carefully) to pry the factory tires off. They seem to be glued on so it was a struggle to get the side walls to pull off enough to put a tire lever in them.
@@TheSweetCyclists than you so much for this info, I’ll make sure to remove the tire at least once before my first ride so that I don’t have to struggle on the road
Good video, I wouldn't put a 40 on them though, yes they fit but if you go and ride in some mud it's gonna clog at the seatstays, those few mm's aren't enough to clear the mud.
Thank you for your test. Decathlon declares 700x35 is max suitable tyre
Can anyone help, how wide is the rear hub on this bike?
I have 700cx35c tyre.. I need more width..which tyre is recommended?
I had a question regarding the wobble on your rear wheel. Do your spokes break often on this bicycle? Does the rim go out of true often? Is this is sturdy wheelset for riding on rough roads?
I haven't had any issues with it, it just seems slightly out of true. The stock wheels/tires are quite heavy and it can be difficult to mount tires on stock wheels so you may want to budget for an upgrade if you want to improve the performance of the bike.
Hi, thanks for that great comparison, and I have a question, i bought 38mm override but I can't fit the tyre, its getting almost impossible when just before the last part of bead. Do you have any advice for easier swapping?
The stock Triban wheels make tire swaps a lot harder than they should be. I don't have any special tricks, just patience and careful use of a tire lever to get the tire to pop on the bead. One issue I had was the the side walls wouldn't sit flush (they would be slightly under the bead) so I ended up using a tire seater (ua-cam.com/video/sIfiFUSM7Ro/v-deo.html).
I own an RC 500 and got a brand new pair of Vittoria Terreno 700x38C rubber I might whip on to hit some grav
Definitely give it a try, the more aggressive tires make gravel riding quite fun.
how did those work?
i love the 700/35c on my triban500
I bought the tuaregs for my 520... But i am not sure about the inner tubes. Could you recommend some for the 700x40 tuareg?
Conti Speedride 700x42 fit as well
hi everyone, I would like to change my Rc500 tyres as a common route I ride is 1/2 gravel and it's a horrific experience with the stock tyres at 80psi, however I'm worried that by putting 700 X 35s on it'll affect overall speed too much, is the difference that noticeable?
It depends on which tires and tire pressure you choose. If you get a knobby dirt tire and run it at low pressure it will be a bit slower on the road. With a dual tire thread (smooth in the center and knobby on sides) like the Hutchinson Sector tires the bike feels faster than the stock Triban tires.
Hi! Are you using the same wheelset for all the tires. I'm asking because the triban comes with a 17 x 622 wheel or rims. Isn't that to skinny for a 38 or 40 mm tires. Thanks
For this video - yes it is on the stock wheels. You are correct, the 17x622 + 700x40 tires is not a great combination (according to www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html 700x37 is the conservative limit for these wheels). I would recommend upgrading the wheels for those who want to ride that wide of a tire or stick with 700x35s (personally I've gone back to the 700x28 Sector 28 tires).
@@TheSweetCyclists Thanks for the advise. At the moment I’ve replaced my 28mm to a 32mm and quite happy for now.
Could you make the same video but with road tubeless tires comparison please?
Most of the Hutchinson tires are 'Tubeless Ready' and can also be run tubeless. I wouldn't expect the overall tire clearance issue to change though as the tires will fit the same way. We have a video converting the Triban RC520 to a tubeless Hutchinson Sector 28 tires - as long as you use rim tap and don't overtighten the valve it goes smoothly.
How wide is the gap between the chain stays? Thanks.
Can we fit lower size tyre to triba rc 520?
Current stock one is 700*28 can i fit smaller in width size than that??
Yes, you can. According to Sheldon's tire sizing guide (www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html) the 17c inner width means you could run a 700x25 tire on the stock rim. The sizing chart is conservative - so you could even go more narrow but the ride will get harsher.
Great video, i tryed to fit 700x40 hutchinson Touareg on my triban but i had a lot of trouble during the setup with the tube, than, i try to make a tubeless ready conversion and i didn't have any problems with the tyre. Did you have any problems.
Were you having issues with the tire side walls dipping into the rim? We definitely had that issue but with the use of a 'Tire Seating' tool were able to get it to mount properly.
any issues with everyday ride?
what do u call those orange stripes which u have put on bar ?
Sharp eye! When we had the bar tape replaced the local shop used some orange electrical tape at the edges. It matches pretty well with the orange accents on the seat stays. Definitely recommend upgrading the bar tape and using some color matching tape to add some color to the bike.
Hi! Great video, spent a lot of time looking for this type of info, very much appreciated 😉
Do you also happen to know if with the 700x35 will still be some clearance for mudguards and a rack? If so, which ones would you suggest?
Thanks 👍
We haven't tried it with a mudguard or rack, but as long as you get a rack that is designed for that tire width you shouldn't have an issue. The mounting spots for the racks/mudguards are on the outsides of the seat stays so positioning shouldn't be an issue.
@@TheSweetCyclists not really true, a lot of mudguards mount at the BB/chainstay area and there isn't a lot of space there.
Hi, thanks for the video, realy helpful. I installed override 38 just an hour ago but i have the following problem. When i put a pressure in the the tyre around 4 atmosphere, it looks like the whole wheel (the rim and the type) are not all the way round. When riding on the road feels like you are riding on road full of bumps. How to fix that? There was no problem with the stock tyres
It sounds like your tires aren't fully seated (they dip slightly under the rim at some spots). We had the same issue and ended up having to use a tire seater - ua-cam.com/video/sIfiFUSM7Ro/v-deo.html. There are other tricks too: add soapy water to the edges and inflate to maximum tire pressure to help it seat. Using compressed air a tubeless tire inflator to quickly inflate can also help.
@The Sweet Cyclists Do you think 42 would fit as well, or not rly:)?
You can see that the 700x40 is pretty close. I think you can probably fit a 700x42 (depending on the tire - some are actually wider) but not sure I'd recommend it if you plan to ride in mud or debris.
Recently ordered this bike and planning to change to a 700x35 tyres. Do i still need to change the inner tube? And if I do, do you still need to change the wheelset too? Thanks in advance!
You don't have to replace the wheelset/inner tube - but using a larger inner tube designed for 700x35 tires is recommended (the stock one fits but it is more stretched out on the larger tire). Upgrading the wheelset to something with a wider inner tire will give you better performance and reduce chances of flats though but that's something you can do if you get more serious about gravel/off road riding.
@@TheSweetCyclists Ahh got it. Thank you!
Nice.
I have triban rc 100 flat bar. Will it be possible to swap tyre from 700*32 to 700*35 considering its not disc brake as yours?
With a rim brake setup, you're width limitation will likely be the brake calipers themselves. We don't have a rim brake option to verify though - but you can take a ruler / caliper to see how much space you have inside the caliper / bottom bracket area. Let us know if you try some wider tires though - I'm sure other people would be interested to know.
Did you try it? If so did it work?
Hi, I can't fit the 38 override's on my triban rc500, it getting impossible when I try the fit last part of the bead also I try with small metal levers but it won't work, how do you fit the 38 one, did you use any special tools for this? Thanks for this great content by the way.
I didn't use anything special, just some patience and tire levers. You should try leaving the tires in the sun to warm up, that may help them expand a bit. There some larger tire levers you can use, but I'd recommend using caution if you have an inner tube as it's easy to puncture the tube while installing the tire.
@@TheSweetCyclists maybe some lub can help
38 tire will not fit on a stock Triban RC 500 wheelset, according to Decathlon. Maximum allowed is 36. With 38 you are at risk of tyre popping out of the rim if driving on mud or puddles. In order to install 700x38 tyres, you should change the wheelset.
@@juanjavierm you don't need to do that. These wheels will fit up to 40mm in size with no issues.
i would be careful with the 40c tires. Even if it fits while stationary, once you get a small pebble or in muddy conditions then you wont have much space and can lead to accidents. Unless you are ridding in perfect conditions or on flat paved roads, you might wanna rethink the 40c
We agree, the tires fit and ride well but don't allow for much space for mud/debris. If you've ever broken a spoke on a ride you'll know that having a little extra clearance for "wobbling" means you can at least make it back home.
Exactly. And when seriously pushing on pedals, if you have light alu wheels (upgrades), the flex of the wheel makes the tire rub on frame. I talk from experience.
whats your recommended tire pressure when using 700x40 tires to be used on gravel? thanks!
That is a controversial question to ask. There are a lot of different theories on the ideal tire pressure. I would start by starting with ~10 psi less than the max tire pressure for the tire you use.
The lower pressure you go - the more grip off road but softer ride (if you go too low, you will ride on the rim itself). Higher pressure means stiffer but faster on pavement. I believe many people air them down for off-road, then pump them up for commuting/hard roads.
@@TheSweetCyclists Thanks a lot! I'll take note of that. 👍
hey bro, i have a question
i have rims 700c and tire 700 x 23c, and i want to up from 700 x 23c to 700 x 35c, is that possible?
thanks
It depends on the inner width of your wheels. I'd recommend checking out Sheldon's tire size chart
- www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html. If you have 700x23 tires right now that might mean your wheels are a 622x15 (15mm inner width) which means 700x35 is possible but pushing it. The risk of a wide tire on a narrow rim is sidewall or rim damage
Thanks bro, very helpful
Hi
Did you need to change the original wheels to fit bigger tires for ur experiment?
No, this was all done with the stock Triban wheels.
Hi did you change the inner tube as well each time you increase the size ?
Good question. We didn't in the video - but to avoid flats you should use a tube that matches the tire size range. Using the stock inner tube on a 700x38 tire means the inner tube will be stretched out more which makes punctures more likely.
Wow thanks .. what inner tube size are you using ? It can stretch from 28 to 40 ?
It depends on each tube and will be printed on the packaging. For example, Specialized offers a lot of sizes on their website www.specialized.com/us/en/standard-presta-valve-tube/p/156229?color=229141-156229&searchText=030-01302.
did you remove the 'triban' logo? was it diificult to do so?
I haven't attempted it. It seems like the Triban logo is under the clear coat so you might need to repaint the bike to remove it.
Could I check what was the internal width of your rims? Thank you!
The wheels are the stock Triban wheels that Decathlon sells the bike with. Per the specs they are 17c which isn't particularly wide. That's why we'd recommend switching to wheel with wider internal width if you want to run 35+ tires.
Hi all! I love my Triban RC500 but I am experiencing real problems trying to change their stock tyres. So far, I have tryed Vittoria Rubino Pro 700x25 and Maxxis Re-fuse 700x28 (this one bought in a Decathlon store here in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where I leave) and none of them have fit! Every bicycle mechanic that I ask for advice say they have never experienced something like this! Would you tell me if this hutchinson are easy do fit on Decathlon's stock tubeless ready rims? As I am in Brazil and we don't have too much options of tyres here nowadays, I would also be pleased to know which other brands of tyres can be more easily fit on those rims... My cycling routine is more on road than gravel , so possible road tyres tips will be highly appreciated. Thank you so much in advance!
The stock wheels are quiet difficult to mount tires on, it's one downside. The Hutchinson tires installed easily the first time, but re-installation required using a tire seater tool (ua-cam.com/video/sIfiFUSM7Ro/v-deo.html) to get the side walls to mount correctly (they would dip down). It's a standard sized wheel, so most 700x28-40 tires will fit it's just that the rims are deep inner rim profile which makes it difficult for the beads to sit properly. With some patience the tires fit though.
@@TheSweetCyclists Thank you so much for your reply. It is really difficult. Even the Decathlon's guy was not abble to mount the Maxxis tires on, so I needed to return the to the store. It's unbelivelbe... I will try to find some Hutchinson tires (they are quite rare and expensive here in Brazil) or will try some Schwalbe... But, what scares me the most is to need to fix it in the middle of nowhere, without a tire seater tool...
I am also considering installing some tubeless tires on the...
Yea, it took about ~30 minutes just to take off the stock tires for me (they seemed to be glued on from factory). Getting a wider tire like the 700x35 should make installation easier, but you might have to spend extra time getting the sidewalls to seat properly (you can still ride it but it will be a bumpy ride). We've swapped the stock Triban wheels for a set of Mavics we picked up used for ~$300. It's a good upgrade to do as the stock Triban wheels/tires are a very heavy combination.
Did you change the presta valves? Or use the same? If you used the same what size is the stock valve?
I used the same tubes. In general tubes have a printed range of tire sizes they can work with.
Great video! Do you think I’d be able to fit 650b x 47 tyres on my Triban RC500? Thanks
Can't say yes/no for sure without trying - but I imagine it would be very close or would rub. Hopefully someone else tries it and comments - we don't have a 650b tire to test it with.
@@TheSweetCyclists Ok thanks for your reply. I will let you know if I do try and fit these!
How wide + mudguards?
Override 38mm (1'5") + mudguards?
Good question. We haven't actually installed mud guards so I'm not sure how the fitment would work. I would guess most mudguards shouldn't affect the tire clearance much - but just need to be as wide as the tires to be effective.
The bike looks sooo clean without the logo. How did you remove it? 🤔
The logo is still there, I didn't remove it. The blue color scheme of the RC 520 has a very subtle 'Triban' and Decathlon logos so most people don't know what it is until you tell them.
Will this be the same for the RC 120 disc road bike?
Yes, I believe the frames are the same for both disc bikes. Main difference are the components as the RC 520 has the Shimano 105 drivetrain.
Hello, could you please tell me what the outside width of the rim is? I know internal width is 17mm but I want to know the outside dimensions. Thanks. Sorry for the bad english.
was this done on the stock 17c rims? If so any difficulties mounting the 40c tire? I am confused between 37c and 40c tires...
Yes, this was all done with the narrow stock wheels. The Triban wheels are very difficult to work with, so it takes some patience to get the tires to fully seat. I'd highly recommend swapping out the wheels to something lighter and easier to work with.
What about testing 650b wheels and tyres?
I didn't test it here, but someone in the comments did reply saying 650b did workout without rubbing.
Hi, great video! Really, reallly instructive. Maybe I missed it, but did you tested the 35? How was it? Because would be really good upgrade, i believe. It weights less and probably would gives better gravel performance. How was the ride with the 35s?
Look like I didn't include the riding footage with the 700x35 in the video, but they fit great and rode well. The more narrow tire gives you slightly less performance off-road than 700x38/40, but as you said it's a great balance between performance and lightweight. Decathlon ships the 'gravel' version of the RC520 with the same Hutchinson Overide 700x35 tires. It's a big upgrade over the stock Triban tires off road.
@@TheSweetCyclists Thanks!!!!!!
@@TheSweetCyclists I just got the rc500 flat bar and Im dying to change the tires.
Awesome. The tire swap really improves the bike feel as the stock Triban tires are heavy. Have fun taking the tires off though, it's pretty hard to take them off the rim.
If its a struggle to put the 40mm on, would it work better by changing the wheel set? Would the tire clearance be enough for example with Mavic Allroad S and Pirelli cinturato 40mm
Yes, the stock Triban wheelset is very difficult to mount any tire on. I have actually swapped in a set of Mavic Allroad on my bike which are lighter and more responsive.
So basically if i put a wider tire (700*38 or 700*40) on my Triban Rc 520 road bike it will be nearly the same ast the Triban rc 520 gravel bike? Except the paintings and the handlebar geometry
Yes. It's only the paint scheme, handlebars and the tires that are different between the RC 520 and the RC 520 Gravel. At least in the US the price difference between the bike is only $200 which is fair deal I think.
@@TheSweetCyclists so would u recommend to update my triban rc 520 road bike with wider tyres and try it in light/medium offroad conditions too?
@@gergohamza7932 Yea, wider gravel tires really help if you plan on riding on gravel. It's got a lot more grip and more comfortable ride. If you do a mix of both, there are good in-between tires as well that are designed for mixed use. The stock tires aren't very good (heavy and not very grippy) so once you wear them down a bit it's worth the upgrade.
The new triban 120 gravel version claims on the site that it can fit up to 38 (recommended) So I guess you can fit maybe 42? Since is not the road version... Couldn't find any info
Interesting. It seems like the RC 120 has the same frame as the RC 520 just wider wheels with the Hutchinson Override 700x38 stock. Assuming it is the same frame, a 700x42 tire would probably be a tight fit but still work as the 700x40 I tried still had some space.
Can I use the same tube that came with it for all these tires?
I did in this video, but for the really wide 700x40 tires or wider you'll want a tube that is rated to fill that large of a tire. The allowable tire size range is usually printed on the inner tube - you don't want to push it too far beyond that range.
Great video. I'm really interested in getting the triban 520 as my first road bike. Good to know that they can fit wider tires for mixed surface riding as the roads here aren't that good.haha
Quick question though, in replacing the tires, do I need to replace the rims as well? Or will the stock rims take on the wheels you showed here?
Everything in the video is showing the stock wheelset, you don't need to change it. I wouldn't recommend the 700x40 on the stock wheels (the inner rim width is narrow for that wide of a tire), but for a 700x35 or 700x36 tire it is isn't a problem. I believe the Triban wheels are the same one found on the RC 520 Gravel version Decathlon sells.
If you want to do some road cycling, I would recommend upgrading the wheelset down the line though. I've swapped in some Mavic Ksyrium Pro Disc wheels I picked up second hand for ~$330 and it's helped a lot - they are lighter so they spin up faster.
I’m new here alright but I’ve been looking everywhere and looking at charts and nothing is making sense really. Did you have to change the wheels/rims for the wider tires? If so what size, I’d like to go up to 35mm tires but I don’t know if I need different wheels. Asking anyone here for the answer thank you!
It depends on the wheel and tire. Each wheel has a certain internal wide which can fit a range of tire sizes. You don't want to ride extremes such as narrow rim and super wide tire but if you just want to size up slightly it's usually fine. Here is a easy to read chart (www.wtb.com/pages/tire-rim-fit-chart) - for the Triban bike I used the stock wheels all the way up to the 40mm wide tires without an issue.
THANK YOU THIS IS GREAT. I really appreciate it.
Just to be clear, do i need to change the stock wheels or i can fit 700x38 tires on it? I think 700x38 is the way to go, just gives you that little bit of extra space for mud and other stuff that gets on the tires when you ride.
All the tires shown in the video are on the stock wheels, you don't need to change anything.
@@TheSweetCyclists Thanks!
Does it also depend on the size of the frame?
Good question. I can't confirm as I only have the large, but I strongly suspect this is the same across the different sizes. The main clearance issues are the fork and the chain stays in the rear which are very likely shared across sizes (headtube / seattube lengths are the main parts that change).
Hello, really nice video exactly what I was looking for at the moment but too bad you didn't try it with smaller 650b wheels.
I'm looking for new wheels for my triban rc500 and I was going for 650b wheels but now I'm hesitant after watching your video :)
Decathlon says max clearance is 650x42 or 700x36, but knowing that it's possible to go wider on a 700 wheel, do you think it's also possible to go wider on a 650b wheel ? Like maybe 650x46 ?
Yes .I once tried to fit a 26 inch eheel with a 2.125 inch tyre and it was just rubbing.. so you can consider 650b 46 mm
@@kedarkulkarni3030 thanks
I don't have a 650b wheel to try, but I doubt it would fit considering the gap you have on 700x40. You may want to consider the State Bicycle All Road (www.statebicycle.com/products/4130-all-road-sonoran-tan-650b-700c), they have an option to sell both wheelsets with the bike.
@@TheSweetCyclists thanks for the link but I already have my rc500 frame without wheels, bought it second hand for almost nothing, I think I'm going for the fulcrum racing 7b db.
Gonna try fitting 650x44, after all it's just 2mm wider than what decathlon says :)
Keep up with your videos, this is really good work and thanks for replying :)
@@lananyme673 Very cool - let us know how it goes. Hopefully the smaller diameter gives you more spaces at the chain stays for a wider tire.
Do you know if Chaoyang Gravel AT 700x38 (622-40 ERTO) fits in triban RC500?
We don't have an RC500 on hand to confirm it, but it appears to have the same frame as the RC520 so I don't see why it wouldn't fit. Even the "gravel" version of the RC520 has 700x36 tires so 700x38 should have plenty of space.
@@TheSweetCyclists my question is about the 622-40 ERTRO
@@mariobarba5369 Yes, I believe that ETRTO size is compatible. Tire sizes can be confusing, but 622-40 should approximately translate to a 700x40C size. The stock Triban wheelset is 700c and should support upto 700x40 sizes. Note, you should use the widest 700x40 size with caution as mud / debris may get clogged in the frame.
Nice video. I have Triban RC 120 which comes with a 700x28c. The rim is meant to be 15mm with and the maximum tyre for the stock wheel is a 700x32c
I am in the process of getting 700x32c Continental 4 seasons tyres as the Hutchinson 28c are crap and i don't want a puncture sooner than expected.
If i have to go for a 700x35c, I've read that i will need a wheel with a minimum of 17mm to accommodate a 35c-38c.
What reasonable priced wheel would you recommend to go to a 35c-38c
I look forward to hearing your feedback please
I didn't realize the RC 120 had different wheels - are you sure about that? The Decathlon page lists the RC 120 as having "Triban Tubeless ready* wheels 6061T6 aluminum ETRTO dimensions: 622 x 17 C 28 mm" wheels - do you maybe have an older version? If it is different and is 622x15 then yes - the general advice is not to exceed 700x32 tires (there is a nice chart on www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html for reference).
I actually just swapped out the stock wheels for a set of used Mavic disc wheels. Highly recommend them - installing tires is lot easier and they are lighter than the stock wheels. The Mavic Askium disc wheels are more affordable while the Mavic Ksyrium disc wheelsets are a bit light and more expensive. If you check your local eBay / Craigslist you should be able to pick one up for a fraction of new price.
@@TheSweetCyclists do you have a link to the wheel information on Decathlon site please?
Below is the UK link
www.decathlon.co.uk/p/rc-120-road-bike-grey-microshift/_/R-p-308062?mc=8554264&Surfaces%20For%20Google&iv_=__iv_p_1_g_68677112531_c_316426164695_w_pla-382545755223_n_g_d_c_v__l__t__r_x_pla_y_15177021_f_online_o_8554264-2733279_z_GB_i_en_j_382545755223_s__e__h_9046606_ii__vi__&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-rj9BRCAARIsANB_4AADOuba0RY6nmmPlnmjmRnyuqGlR4kvsQfW0ztobCurn6x2SWSoEhAaAui4EALw_wcB
How did you fit that 700x40 tire can you do that video it seems impossible
Yea, the Triban wheels are very difficult to get the tires to mount on. Off camera we had to spend a lot of time pulling and adjusting the tires to get the beads to mount. I'd recommend taking your time (soapy water, tire lever tool, inflating to max pressure) or thinking about some upgraded wider wheels.
Did you have problems putting the 40mm tyres? I’m trying to fit Schwalbe g-one all round and it seems too tight. Have looked at easy fit tips but nothing is working at the moment
The Hutchinson tires all installed pretty easily as they have soft side walls. There are a lot of simple tricks you can use - soapy water, leave the tires in the sun or gently using tire levers to get the last piece on.
@@TheSweetCyclists thanks for getting back to me. Were you using the standard rims on the bike and did you use tubes or were they tubeless?
Just ordered the 40mm and whilst slower, hoping for an endurance / comfort advantage running at a higher pressure.
These are the standard wheels with a tubed setup. The stock Triban wheels are supposed to be tubeless ready though so you can set them up tubeless.@@martinreed9264
@@martinreed9264 Did you succeed in fitting the Schwalbe g-one allround 40mm? I'd like to get this one as well if it fits or which one did you end up going for?
Hey i have a question i have an older btwin original 5 with tire size of 700x42c (iso of 44-622) i want to go faster on the road but these tires are very sluggish pls suggest to me a tire size that will fit with my bike and will provide more road speed
A high performance road cycling tire can really change the behavior of the bike. There isn't a specific 'fast' size but going down to a 700x28 will let you run higher pressure (~80psi) and make it faster on the road. The ride will be harsher than wider tires but it'll be faster.
@@TheSweetCyclists hey thank u for the reply, its just that when i asked decathlon they said going below 35c will cause stability issues and they arent even sure if 35c will be compatible am very confused as i want to change but an scared to waste money if it wont fit ,i dont see why it wont but still when they say it will cause issues so
@akhil ranjan That's interesting. What wheels are on the bike - and can you find out the inner width? Depending on the inner width of your rim there is an idea tire size range ( see www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html ) - it sounds like you have some wider rims which would limit how narrow you could go. Note you can always buy a second set of more narrow wheels - entry level wheels are pretty cheap especially second hand through Craigslist or Ebay.
@@TheSweetCyclists i mean the current tires am running are 700x42c which is 27.5 inches i guess its direct conversation of 700mm into inches and if you look at iso and bsd its 44-622 so i like am really just mindeffed with the amount of science that goes behind measuring your tires. 🙃
It's definitely confusing. It sounds like you have pretty wide inner rim width - which means you don't want to go too narrow. I'd recommend just buying a second wheelset though - they are cheap used for a lower-end model and it gives you a backup wheelset. I just bought some Mavic Ksyriums for less than $350 that I'll be swapping onto the Triban myself.
Thank you. Would this be the same for RC500?
Yes, to my knowledge the RC 500 and RC 520 have the same frame and wheels. Main difference are the components which won't effect the tire clearance.
Would the tyre clearance be the same as the RC120?
@@darfiszie I can't confirm that as I don't have one to test it with but if you have the disc version I imagine the sizing should be similar. A 700x35 should be a nice upgrade. If you have a rim brake version, that might be more restrictive though.
700c diameter Tyre means - 29 Inch or 27.5 inch or 26 inch?
700C = 622mm = 29 inch. The terminology can get pretty confusing though - Sheldon Brown's website has a nice breakdown www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
What was the width measurement of your rims
These are the standard wheels that Decathlon offers and are 622 x 17C with a 24 mm height.
Hey do you think this applies also for the Triban RC120 disc?
We don't have an RC 120 to confirm, but as far as I can tell the RC 120 and RC 520 use the same frame so the tire clearance should be the same.
@@TheSweetCyclists thank you! 😁
@@TheSweetCyclists @Tica David Hey..Do they really have the same frame? I'm thinking of purchasing the triban 120..but I also want to use the bike off road, but not really heavily uphill. I plan to change the tires to a gravel bike tires. I hope this works. :) Let me know what you think and if it works. :)
@@johnbarry7573 I'm not a 100% sure, but they look identical from photos. The RC 520 or 120 are great options, I would lean toward the 520 as the Shimano 105 drivetrain is worth the upgrade. That said, both bikes will do great climbing, you just have to use the gears and keep your cadence up.
Do you think the Triban 100 will also take up the same tires?
I don't think the Triban 100 has the same frame so I'm not sure. Also, if you have a Triban 100 with standard brakes (not disc brakes) your limitation with wider tires will likely be the brake caliper itself. I'd recommend taking a few measurements and seeing just how wide you can go (leave ~2 mm extra from the maximum space).
@@TheSweetCyclists thank you for the info 🙌
Did you do something about the wobble, did you fix it finally and what fixed it
I eventually just swapped out the wheelset for a set of Mavic Allroads, the stock Triban wheels are just very difficult to mount tires on. You should be able to find cheap disc wheelsets on the second hand market that are much easier to work with for tire installation and removal.
@@TheSweetCyclists so all that changing tyres didn't fix the wobble? Or were you able to seat some tyres properly and some not. Basically my question is is changing the wheelset the only option or seating the tyre properly fixes the wobble?
what about Triban RC 120 road bike?
I don't have a Triban RC 120 to directly test it, but as far as I can tell the RC 520 and 120 use the same frame so I think the conclusions should be the same.
can anyone help me please...i am new to bicycles and i am thinking of buying it and i want a road bike like this triban....but can i change the tyres so that it can handle some gravel road. (i have seen Hybrid and MTB too but i am loving this Bicycle)
Yes, you can. That's the principle of this video. You can change the Tyre up to 38mm width. The bike already has a good gravel geometry and disk brakes.
As Manuel said, yes you can - that's why we published this video to show that even a 700x40 Touareg tire fits on the stock wheels. Decathlon also sells a gravel version of the Triban RC520 that has a different paint scheme / handlebars and tires than the standard RC520 shown in this video.
Thank you both 😊 Peace
@@TheSweetCyclistshello now I have got this bike. It has 9 speed. Can I upgrade it to 11 speed Shimano 105 too ? 🤔😁
@@bisaleethonger4756 Yes, you can always upgrade the drivetrain. Because your going from 9 to 11 speed, you need to change everything (derailleurs / shifters / chain / cassette / crank). I'd recommend checking eBay or local bike forums for a used but good condition 105 group set.
Can the rims be used for non-tubeless tires?
Yes. The stock Triban tires are "tubeless compatible" and come with a tubed from Decathlon. The shape of the rims does make tire swaps difficult though, so be patient and use soapy water to help change the tires.
@@TheSweetCyclists thank you! I’m almost sure I’m buying this bike soon and wanted to know this info.
@@TropicTekkers Awesome. Most of Decathlon bikes are out-of-stock so hopefully you can get your hands on one.
Are you satisfied with the wheels? bcz the one i have they start to flex
The stock wheels aren't anything fancy, but they have held up well for us. Upgrading them definitely can let you save some weight and make the bike accelerate faster.
@@TheSweetCyclists were all the tyres fitted in the stock rims?
Yes, everything in the video is using the stock wheelset. Installing the tires is a bit annoying though, it's very difficult to get them to seat properly, particularly the wider tires at lower pressures. We had to buy a tire seater tool (ua-cam.com/video/sIfiFUSM7Ro/v-deo.html) to help get the tires to snap in place. Note for the 700x36 or wider tires, it would be better to use a wheelset with wider inner rim width though.
@@TheSweetCyclists thank you, very helpful