Roland C-500 2001 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Roland |
| Model | C-500 |
| First production | 2001 |
| Bike category | Commuter |
| Bike sub-category | Comfort Commuter |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Roland C-500 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-847 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro 385A Levers Tektro 824A Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano Front: Joy Tech Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Rear: Alex Aluminum Front: Alesa Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Shuhn Lih Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 2 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe SAS |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) KMC |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano Acera |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Roland C-500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Aluminum |
| Fork type | 2.0 (inches) Travel RST 281-R |
Other Specs of Roland C-500
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Available colors | - Red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | 2.5 (inches) Travel DNM DV-22 |
| Saddle seat | Velo Plush |
| Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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Roland C-500 bike review
Roland produced the C-500 bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $399.00.
C-500 bike is available in many sizes such as 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Roland Commuter C-500 can be found in one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-847 tires and Shuhn Lih stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Alesa aluminum, Rear: Alex aluminum, 36-hole. Roland equiped this exact model with Tektro 824A linear-pull brakes, Tektro 385A levers braking system and Front: Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Roland used Chromoly material for the frame. Aluminum, 2" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this C-500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum, adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Acera, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Roland, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus gear shift levers.
