Compare bikes: Compare Elops 500 (2020) vs. Riverside 500 (2020) - Findabike
Prices
Retail price
£ 219.99
£ 279.99
Specifications
Drivetrain
Crank
The Riverside 500 is supplied with versatile single-piece plastic pedals with a wide pedalling surface to help keep the foot on the pedal.170mm-long steel cranks.36-tooth steel chainwheel.Plastic chainguard.
Derailleurs
9 speeds with BTWIN SL569 shifterFast and easy shifter on the handlebars.In detail:- Microshift H092 9-speed cassette.- Cogs: 11/ 36.- Single chainwheel: 36 teeth.- KMC X9 chain with quick release.- Rear derailleur: BTWIN RD M46-L.- Anti-derailment ring.
Frameset
Fork
The Riverside 500 is equipped with an Odessa OS suspension fork with preload adjuster (1-1/8" steel pivot). The stiffness can be adjusted using a simple adjustment wheel.60mm travel.
Frame
FRAMEHi Ten steel with 120 mm axle distance for the rear wheelFORKHi Ten steel with 100 mm axle distance for the front wheelWHEEL622x17D ETRTO double-walled rims allowing you to use tyres from 25 to 37 mm700x32 mm skinwall 30 TPI tyres with nylon anti-puncture protectionFlip flop hub at the rear for switching to a fixed cog.Standard M10 screws
Our engineers designed the hybrid frame using 6061 aluminium and lower geometry for an easy step through. This frame provides optimal comfort and great versatility.Inserts are included for a bottle cage and pannier rack.Removable rear derailleur hanger.
Wheels
Tyres
The Riverside 500 is equipped with B'Twin Trekking hybrid road and trail tyres so you can go anywhere.The recommended pressure is a minimum of 2 bar and a maximum of 4 bar (details on tyre sidewall).Dimensions: 700 x 38 (38-622).
Brakes
Brakes
DRIVE TRAIN44T aluminium chainset with 170 mm crank18T BMX-style freewheel, 30 stepsSingle-speed rust-proof chain, 1/2" x 1/8"THUN TOPAZ 119 mm bottom bracketBRAKESCalliper-type road brakes with stiff cartridge brake pads.
Cycle safely on any terrain (dry/wet) thanks to the cable-operated disc brakes at the front and rear. Aluminium brake levers.
Components
Handlebar
With its semi-raised (620 mm) aluminium frame, the Riverside 500 provides optimum steering comfort.For those in the know, this bike is equipped with:- 1-1/8" aluminium stem, 75 mm long.- Semi-integrated headset in 1 inch 1/8.- Two aluminium adjustment rings ("spacers"), 5 mm high.- Ergonomic grips for a natural grip in the hand.
Saddle
Because it's important that your seat position is adapted to your riding style, our teams developed the exclusive B'Twin Ergofit Sport 500 saddle.Aluminium seat post, graduated for easier adjustment.Collar dimensions = 32mm.Seat post diameter = 27.2mm.Tool-free saddle height adjustment (quick-release).