# X-LAB RS5 Road Bike

**Doorprice Score 6.4/10** (Mixed; likely 5.1–7.6, low confidence).
Price: $1,399.99 at Espresso Bikes (with est. tax $1,502.05; shipping set at checkout). Store rating 5.0/5 from 2 ratings.

## Options and stores
7 listings at 7 stores, from $1,399.00.

| Store | Option | Price |
|---|---|---:|
| X-LAB | Shimano 105 | $1,399.00 |
| The Bear Mountain | Shimano 105 · White | $1,399.00 |
| Grava Adventure Corporation | Shimano 105 | $1,399.00 |
| BikingBicycleGarage | Shimano 105 | $1,399.00 |
| Another Bike Shop | Shimano 105 | $1,399.00 |
| Espresso Bikes | Shimano 105 | $1,399.99 |
| Outpost Richmond | Shimano 105 | $1,399.99 |

## What matters for bikes (out of 10)
- Ride comfort: not enough reviews yet
- Speed & weight: not enough reviews yet
- Components: not enough reviews yet
- Tire room & versatility: not enough reviews yet
- Reliability: not enough reviews yet
- Value for money: 4.5 (price against similar products)

Weight these for a personal score: add ?priorities=comfort:2,speed:2 (ids: comfort, speed, components, versatility, reliability, value).

## Reviewer verdicts
- Cycling Weekly: 6.5/10 — Overview of the full X-LAB range; RS5 is one segment, presented as a budget option versus better-suited bikes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2o3YCqxMZo

## Owners and community
- Owner, 1 months: Beginner who bought the RS5 a month ago praises the brand and bike; very short, no detailed evaluation. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GriCDfIkeD0)
- Community: Retailer-produced comparison of RS5 and RS7 touting value, power meter, and hydraulic brakes; promotional tone. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpoabW1JpVs)

## Specs
- Frame: XDS X6 aluminum alloy, UDH compatible
- Fork: XDS carbon fork, 100x12 mm thru axle
- Groupset: Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical (RD/R7100, FD/R7100, ST/R7120, BR/R7170)
- Brakes: Shimano 105 hydraulic disc
- Crankset: Branta alloy power meter, 52/36T, 24 mm steel spindle
- Tire clearance: 38 mm
- Wheelset: Branta A35 SL aluminum rims
- Weight: 9.54 kg (21.03 lbs)

## Where to buy
Buy at Espresso Bikes: https://www.espressobikes.shop/cart/46662166511772:1?_gsid=4MK3vMr2iMw1&utm_source=shopify&utm_medium=catalog
For the price delivered to a ZIP (real shipping options, promotions, estimated tax) ask for the delivered price of shopify:5h7v7BGxo1MzSVW7Mjthsh.