BTwin Triban 500 SE road bike

The B'twin Triban 500 SE is an entry-level road bike that looked full of eastern promise. And it delivers, with only minor reservations. Its ride feel is amazingly sprightly and its component parts are far better than average at this price. The doubt lies with longer term durability, but for so little money that's a minor minus.

I'm sure I'm not alone in this. I'm constantly being asked by acquaintances, or strangers at social gatherings who hear I know about bikes, how much they'll need to pay to get a half way decent road bike.

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