ROCKRIDER XC 100 Mountain Bike, NX Eagle – 27.5″ 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,150$
Weight | 11.8 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
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 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
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 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. 27.5 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
Hydraulic disc brakes for incisive and progressive braking. SRAM Level hydraulic disc brakes with a 180 mm front disc and 160 mm rear disc.
About this model
XC 100 Mountain Bike, NX Eagle – 27.5″ completes the Rockrider Xc model. There are 19 bikes that carry this model name. 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 cheapest bike model and costs 850$. ROCKRIDER XC 940 Ltd Carbon Hardtail Mountain Bike, 29″ – XO1 Eagle 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 2310$.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1033$. In conclusion, this bike price is 84.41% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
Crosscountry bikes have an average weight 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.
ROCKRIDER XC 100 Mountain Bike, NX Eagle – 27.5″ it’s weighing 11.8 kg (26.01 lbs). At this weight, is a bit lighter than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 5.08% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The Manitou Markhor is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels
The wheels on XC 100 Mountain Bike, NX Eagle – 27.5″ are the 27.5″ aluminum type. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. ROCKRIDER XC 100 Mountain Bike, NX Eagle – 27.5″ is equipped 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.