ROCKRIDER 29″ Full Suspension Carbon Mountain Bike XC 900 S – / 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 29"
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Travel Front 120mm
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Fork RockShox Reba
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Suspension Full
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
New FS Rockrider Cross Country 29" carbon frame. ALU 6061/6013 rear triangle, Carbon rod, Specific geometry for 29" wheels, 148mm x 12mm rear axle. BOOST, "Press fit 92" bottom bracket, 31.6 mm diameter saddle tube and internal guidance to fit the telescoping seat post, Access hatch for easy bottom bracket maintenance, Compatible with 1 bottle cage. Single chainring only, Weight in size S: 2.2 kg, Aluminium axles (light weight)
Suspension Fork
Make obstacles disappear. ROCKSHOX REBA RL front suspension with 120mm of travel. BOOST axle. Direct lockout front suspension (3 positions) on the handlebars with the COMBOLOCK 2 grip. 3 modes: locked, medium, and open
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket
BB86/BB92, press-fit
Pedals
The bike is supplied with B'Twin Flat Pro platform pedals. However, for better performance when pedalling, we recommend replacing them with clipless pedals (not included).
Wheels
Rims
29" : Wheels up to the challenge of XC! MAVIC Crossmax Tubeless Ready wheels in 15 mm at the front and 12 mm at the rear. BOOST, Inner rim width: 25 mm. Tubeless Mavic rim strip. UST valve included. XD Pound Wheel, ETRTO Dimension: 622x25TSS, Sealed bearings. Weight of both wheels without tyres: 1.930 kg
Tires
Grip and move over all types of terrain. Hutchinson Skeleton TR 29x2.1 Tubeless Ready tyres, Low profile tyre, lightweight and high-performance, designed for rides on dry ground. A tread that ensures greater performance. Side lugs to provide maximum grip.
Brakes
Brakes
The choice of double hydraulic disc brakes for incisive braking. Exclusive SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes. Front 160mm disc, 160mm rear disc.
Model Overview
29″ Full Suspension Carbon Mountain Bike XC 900 S – / is a Rockrider Full Suspension model. Rockrider launched 9 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
ROCKRIDER 27.5″ Full Suspension Mountain Bike ST 530 S 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 485$. ROCKRIDER 29″ Full Suspension Carbon Mountain Bike XC 900 S – / 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 2432$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2432$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that 29″ Full Suspension Carbon Mountain Bike XC 900 S – / price is 13.57% lower than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Trail bikes average weight
Trail bikes have an average weight of 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 11.9 kg (26.23 lbs), Rockrider bike is a bit lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 9.08% lighter than the average weight of Trail bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Overview of components
Fork
The 29″ Full Suspension Carbon Mountain Bike XC 900 S – / comes factory-installed with the RockShox Reba fork. This has a travel range of 120mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
The 29″ Full Suspension Carbon Mountain Bike XC 900 S – / 2020 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The 29″ Full Suspension Carbon Mountain Bike XC 900 S – / comes with 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
Rockrider 29″ Full Suspension Carbon Mountain Bike XC 900 S – / 2020 is available in one size only. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.
