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6.5/10
How we read this review
Titled 'How Good Is The Cheapest X-LAB Road Bike?' with the tagline 'good enough it makes you look at the birds and the trees'.
How Good Is The Cheapest X-LAB Road Bike?X-LAB RS5 Road Bike
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X-LAB RS5 Road Bike
Est. tax $101.99 for 43215 (Ohio average) · Shipping set by The Bear Mountain at checkout · 7 listings at 7 stores
About this item
The seller hasn’t written a description yet.
Why it scores 6.5: Good, from 4 sources. Strongest on reliability. Early estimate: more sources will firm it up. See the breakdown
Every store selling it
7 listings at 7 stores, lowest first. Ask the stores what shipping to 43215 costs to see who is cheapest at the door.
| Store | Option | Price | Delivered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-LAB Lowest new | Shimano 105 | $1,399.00 | · | View |
| The Bear Mountain Viewing | Shimano 105 · White | $1,399.00 | · | This one |
| Grava Adventure Corporation | Shimano 105 | $1,399.00 | · | View |
| BikingBicycleGarage | Shimano 105 | $1,399.00 | · | View |
| Another Bike Shop | Shimano 105 | $1,399.00 | · | View |
| Espresso Bikes | Shimano 105 | $1,399.99 | · | View |
| Outpost Richmond | Shimano 105 | $1,399.99 | View |
How it scores
Good · likely 5.2 to 7.8 · low confidence
From 2 video reviews, 2 owner reports, 3 community posts.
Your score
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By what matters
Ride comfort1 review · what they said7.0
- Tagline suggests the bike is pleasant enough to ride to enjoy scenery. CADE Media · sponsored
Speed & weight1 review · what they said6.5
- Integrated power meter included on these bikes; RS5 is aluminum, RS7 full carbon with carbon wheels. Grava Adventure Co. · sponsored
Components3 reviews · what they said5.3
- Shimano 105 2x12, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon fork and seatpost on RS5/RS7 spec. Grava Adventure Co. · sponsored
- Questions the 52/36 chainring choice as standard; seems an odd gearing pick. YouTube comment on Cycling Weekly
Tire room & versatility2 reviews5.0
Reliability1 review8.5
Value for moneyprice against similar products4.6
By source
Video reviews2 sources · 41% of the score6.7
Community discussion9% of the score7.5
Retailer star ratings3% of the score5.2
Problems owners mention
- sold out everywhere, long wait for delivery
Out of 10. Each source is weighted by how reliable it is, how much data it has and how recent it is; sponsored videos count half, and the brand’s own videos don’t count. How the score works
Reviews and videos
Grava Adventure Co.Sponsored by the brand
7.0/10
How we read this review
RS5 and RS7 selling fast; positions RS5 as strong value for price.
X-LAB RS5 vs RS7 | Which Road Bike Should You Buy in 2026? Performance for the PeopleCommunity
Commenter notes RS5 alloy bar is cheap (~$100) and RS5 now has tubeless-ready rims, not tyres.
YouTube comment on CADE MediaOwner
Chose the RS5 and feels it fits needs; still waiting on delivery as stock is sold out.
sold out everywhere, long wait for delivery
YouTube comment on Cycling WeeklyCommunity
Video segment on the RS5 within a full X-LAB range overview; no detailed opinion given.
Cycling WeeklyCommunity
Asks whether a 50/34 chainring option is available instead of the standard 52/36 on these bikes.
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Compare with similar items
| This itemX-LAB RS5 Road Bike |  X-Lab RS7 Di2 Road Bike |  X LABS RS5 Shimano 105 Cable Road Bike, WaveBreaker White | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer rating | Highest rated | ||
| Price | $1,399.00 | $2,899.00 | $1,299.99 Lowest price |
| Doorprice Score | 6.5Doorprice Score | 7.5Doorprice Score Best score | — |
| Sold by | The Bear Mountain | Strictly Bicycles | Bixby Bicycles |
| See details | See details | See details |