At 11.4kg, the Brand X isn't too heavy either. The nominally 25mm Kenda tyres measure closer to 23mm. This isn't an unusual feature in a lower priced bike though.
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Cables are also external rather than running through the frame or boasting full outers, so they may be more prone to contamination. Although this gives limited high and low end gearing and quite large jumps between gears, it's still great to see a Shimano groupset and combined brake/shifter levers on a bike at this price.Īs you might expect, the Brand X road bike is fitted out with rim brakes rather than the more expensive disc brake calipers. Gearing comes from a 2x7-speed Shimano Tourney groupset with a 50/34t Prowheel chainset and 14-28t freewheel (rather than a more modern cassette). Versatile indeed.Īn in-house offering from Wiggle/Chain Reaction, the Brand X road bike offers impressive value. Add guards (fenders) and a pannier rack and the 520 is ready for daily commute duties or some multi-day touring. However there's room for up to 36mm of rubber should you want to hit the bridleways or dirt roads or fancy attempting an audax ride or two when comfort is paramount. Its credentials as a solid all-rounder are deepened by both the tyre clearance and the rack and mudguard mounts. However, if you favour comfort and stability over speed and need a bike that can handle the trifecta mentioned above then the 520 is well worth further consideration. If you're looking to get 'long and low' then this probably isn't the bike for you. Think generous stack height and shorter top tube. The frame's geometry places the 520 clearly in the endurance/commuter/light tourer camp. And amazingly, for a bike of this price, you also get Shimano 105. The Triban 520 has also switched to disc brakes in the form of TRP's well regarded HY/RD mechanical offerings. Rebranded and redesigned, the aluminium frame now comes with a carbon bladed fork. Semi hydraulic brakes take more maintenance
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