ROCKRIDER 29″ 12-Speed XC Mountain Bike 100 – / 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,337$
Weight | 11.9 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Manitou Markhor
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Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
The stiff, lightweight Rockrider XC frame has optimised geometry for physical performance. It was designed with shorter bases to leave space for wide tyres. Made of triple butted 6061 and 6013 aluminium. Lifetime warranty on the Switch And Ride frame, single chainwheel only. 148mm x 12mm rear axle. Press Fit 92 bottom bracket. 31.6 mm diameter saddle tube. Compatible with double bottle cage (except in size S).Weight in size S: 1.5 kg.
Suspension Fork
To overcome any obstacles you encounter, the Manitou Markhor Air fork and its 100mm travel will always be there for you. Quickly lock and unlock the fork with the 2-position Combo Lock locking system on the handlebars. Suspension compatible with 27.5" and 27.5" PLUS wheels.
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket
BB86/BB92, press-fit
Pedals
The bike is supplied with B'Twin Flat Pro platform pedals. However, for better pedalling performance, we recommend replacing them with platform clipless pedals (not included).
Wheels
Rims
29" SWITCH & RIDE wheels: choose speed and inertia! Sun Ringle Duroc 30 SRC Tubeless Ready wheels, with Boost axles, 15 mm at the front and 12 mm at the rear. Inner rim width: 30 mm.Watertight bearings. Equipped with a watertight rim strip that is Tubeless Ready compatible. To switch to tubeless: add a Tubeless valve, preventative liquid, and replace the original tyre with the same model in Tubeless Ready (available in Decathlon stores).
Tires
Grip and move over all types of terrain. 29 x 2.10 Hutchinson TORO 2 tyres, Versatile tyre designed for rides on all types of terrain: smooth, rocky, dry, muddy... Special studs to optimise steering, and sufficiently well spaced out so that they don't get clogged with mud when riding on muddy ground. High side knobs for good grip in the turns.
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level hydraulic disc brakes with a 180 mm front disc and 160 mm rear disc.
Model Overview
29″ 12-Speed XC Mountain Bike 100 – / is part of the Rockrider 12 Speed model. ROCKRIDER released 2 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2021 for 1215$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 56.79% smaller.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
Crosscountry bikes weigh an average of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Weighing 11.9 kg (26.23 lbs), the 29″ 12-Speed XC Mountain Bike 100 – / model is slightly lighter than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 4.2% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The 29″ 12-Speed XC Mountain Bike 100 – / comes factory-installed with the Manitou Markhor fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the 29″ 12-Speed XC Mountain Bike 100 – / bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. ROCKRIDER 29″ 12-Speed XC Mountain Bike 100 – / has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.