ROCKRIDER XC 500 Mountain Bike, 29″ – GX Eagle 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,337$
Weight | 11.3 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 RockShox Reba
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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 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 2 handle. Suspension compatible with 27.5" 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
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. 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. 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 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.
About this model
XC 500 Mountain Bike, 29″ – GX Eagle belongs to the Rockrider Xc model. ROCKRIDER released 19 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Rockrider Xc bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
ROCKRIDER XC 50 Mountain Bike, SX Eagle – 29″ 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 850$. On the other hand, ROCKRIDER XC 940 Ltd Carbon Hardtail Mountain Bike, 29″ – XO1 Eagle 2020, is the most expensive and costs 2310$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1215$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 56.79% lower.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
Crosscountry bikes weigh an average of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
XC 500 Mountain Bike, 29″ – GX Eagle weighs 11.3 kg (24.91 lbs) and is a bit lighter than the average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 9.73% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Reba fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the XC 500 Mountain Bike, 29″ – GX Eagle bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The XC 500 Mountain Bike, 29″ – GX Eagle comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.