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ROCKRIDER Mountain Bike XC 500 27.5″ Eagle – Sky 2020

2020 Mountain
Estimate price | 1,337$
Weight | 11.2 kg
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Rockrider Mountain Bike Xc 500 27.5 Eagle Sky 2020

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Frame Aluminum
  • Wheels 27.5"
  • Travel Front 100mm
  • Fork RockShox Reba
  • 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 has been designed with shorter bases to leave space for wide tyres. Made of 6061 and 6013 variable thickness 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

Make obstacles disappear. ROCKSHOX REBA RL front suspension with 100mm of travel. Direct locking front suspension (in open or closed position) on the handlebar using the COMBO LOCK handle. Suspension compatible with 29" and 27.5" PLUS wheels.

Drivetrain

Cassette

SRAM PG1230 cassette with 12 cogs: 11

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

27.5" SWITCH & RIDE wheels: great manoeuvrability and energy! 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. Sealed bearings. Equipped with a watertight rim strip that is Tubeless Ready compatible. To switch to Tubeless Ready: 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. HUTCHINSON TORO 2 27.5 x 2.25 tyres. Versatile tyre designed for rides on all types of terrains, 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 lugs provide good grip in turns.

Brakes

Brakes

The choice of double hydraulic disc brakes for incisive braking. Exclusive SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes with a harmonious collar at the handlebar. 180 mm front disc, 160 mm rear disc.

Model Overview

Mountain Bike XC 500 27.5″ Eagle – Sky belongs to the Rockrider Mountain model. ROCKRIDER launched 54 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 Women’s 27.5″ Mountain Bike ST 100 – / 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 218$. ROCKRIDER 29″ Mountain Bike XC 100 S Eagle – / 2020 on the other hand costs 1458$, and is the most expensive model.

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

According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.

At the moment of the release date, ROCKRIDER Mountain Bike XC 500 27.5″ Eagle – Sky price was 1215$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Mountain Bike XC 500 27.5″ Eagle – Sky price is 56.79% lower than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.

Average weight for Crosscountry bikes

The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 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.

With a weight of 11.2 kg (24.69 lbs), ROCKRIDER bike is considerably lighter than average. In other words, this model is 10.71% lighter than the average Crosscountry bike.

Overview of components

Fork

This bike has the RockShox Reba fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.

Wheels size

As for the wheels, ROCKRIDER Mountain Bike XC 500 27.5″ Eagle – Sky 2020, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.

Brakes

When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Mountain Bike XC 500 27.5″ Eagle – Sky has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.

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.