The dream is simple: cruising along East Coast Park with the sea breeze in your hair or conquering the 150km Round Island Route (RIR) on a sleek road bike. The reality for many in Singapore? A swift click away from a shopping cart reveals a price tag that sends aspiring cyclists right back to their MRT cards. High-performance road bikes can easily cost thousands, creating a huge barrier to entry.
But what if there was a bike that offered 80% of the performance for 20% of the price? Enter the Decathlon Triban RC500. After four months and over 1,500km of real-world testing on Singapore's roads and PCNs, this review answers the ultimate question: In October 2025, is the Triban RC500 still the undisputed king of value for beginners?
