The Discovery 501 has a lightweight alloy Dynamism frame and carbon blade forks. Fitted with a 27 speed Shimano Deore gearset, Shimano V- brakes and Shimano cranks the 501 is a hybrid to be reckoned. All this is finished off with a pair of premier class wheels using Alex Ace 19 rims, Shimano hubs and laced with stainless steel spokes.
| Colour | Matt Blue/Matt silver |
| Weight | 12kg |
| Sizes | 16, 18 inch |
| Frame | Dawes alloy Dynamism tubing |
| Fork | Carbon fibre blades |
| Headset | FSA Intellaset alloy 1"1/8 Ahead |
| Shifters | Shimano 27 speed |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX 9 speed |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore triple |
| Chain | CN-HG53 |
| Freewheel | Shimano, 13-25T |
| Front hub | Shimano |
| Rear hub | Shimano |
| Rims | Alex AT450 double wall alloy |
| Spokes | Stainless steel |
| Tyres | Schwalbe Marathon 700x32c |
| Chainwheel | Shimano 48/38/28 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano external bearing |
| Brakes | Shimano V-brake |
| Brake levers | Tektro alloy |
| Handlebar | Dawes alloy |
| Stem | Dawes alloy Ahead |
| Seatpost | Dawes alloy micro-adjust |
| Saddle | Dawes special edition |
| Grips | Kraton rubber with Dawes alloy bar ends |
| Pedals | Alloy cage with toe clips |