ROCKRIDER 27.5″ Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike E-ST 500 2023
2023 E-bike
Estimate price |
2,140$
Weight | 22.8 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork Suntour XCM
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Groupset microSHIFT Acolyte -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Brose 50Nm mid-drive -
Battery Samsung SDI or LG Capacity: 420 Wh Our battery supplier is part of the "Responsible Minerals Initiative" -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ROCKRIDER COMFORT GEOMETRY FRAME in 6061 aluminium with hydroformed tubes 12x148 mm Boost Seat tube diameter: 31.6 mm Tapered head tube 1 bottle cage mounting point
Suspension Fork
SUNTOUR XCM fork Travel: 120 mm Dampers: 30 mm Axle: QR Format: 9 x 100 mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
34T 3D ChainFlow chainring with chain guide MICROSHIFT ACOLYTE 8-speed rear derailleur, medium cage Crank: 175 mm MICROSHIFT ACOLYTE right shifter MICROSHIFT 8-sprocket 12-42 T cassette KMC E8S special electric chain
Pedals
Rockrider 520 Grip resin flat pedals
Wheels
Rims
Rockrider Tubeless Ready (needs tubeless tyres, special Presta valves and tyre sealant) 27.5", compatible with wide tyres: up to 2.5" 23 mm (width between hooks) 32 spokes 6-bolt disc Freehub: HG
Tires
HUTCHINSON GILA 27.5" x 2.35" or HUTCHINSON KRAKEN 27.5" x 2.3" or MICHELIN FORCE XC 27.5" x 2.25" depending on availability
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M276 Hydraulic disc brakes 2 piston 160 mm front and rear
Motor & Battery
Motor
Brose C Aluminium motor Mid-drive position 50 Nm torque Torque sensor Max assistance: 280 % The electrical assistance cuts out over 25 km/h in accordance with European regulations
Battery
Samsung SDI or LG Capacity: 420 Wh Our battery supplier is part of the "Responsible Minerals Initiative"
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
27.5″ Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike E-ST 500 is part of the Rockrider E Hardtail model. Rockrider released 5 e-bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Rockrider E Hardtail e-bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Rockrider Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike – 27.5″ E-ST 100 2023 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 1338$. ROCKRIDER 29″ Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike E-Expl 700 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 3043$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Trail e-bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail e-bike that is reliable is 3365$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail e-bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1947$. Comparing this to the average Trail e-bike price, we see that the price is 72.83% lower.
Average weight for Trail e-bikes
The average weight for Trail e-bikes is 23.7 kg (52.25 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Weighing 22.8 kg (50.27 lbs), the 27.5″ Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike E-ST 500 model is slightly lighter than average. In short, the average Trail e-bike weight is 3.95% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
Rockrider 27.5″ Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike E-ST 500 2023 e-bike is equipped with the Suntour XCM fork, and has 120mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on 27.5″ Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike E-ST 500 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. These wheels will provide you with more control over the e-bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The 27.5″ Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike E-ST 500 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
27.5″ Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike E-ST 500 comes in 4 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.