ROCKRIDER 29″ 12-Speed XC Mountain Bike 100 – / 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,150$
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 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 knobs for good grip in the turns.
Brakes
Brakes
Exclusive Rockrider by Tektro hydraulic double-piston brakes. 180 mm disc front brakes, 160 mm disc rear brakes.
About this model
29″ 12-Speed XC Mountain Bike 100 – / completes the Rockrider 12 Speed model. Rockrider released 2 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
At the moment of the release date, Rockrider 29″ 12-Speed XC Mountain Bike 100 – / price was 1033$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 84.41% smaller.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Crosscountry bike is 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.
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.
29″ 12-Speed XC Mountain Bike 100 – / components
Fork
Rockrider 29″ 12-Speed XC Mountain Bike 100 – / 2020 bike is equipped with the Manitou Markhor fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the 29″ 12-Speed XC Mountain Bike 100 – / bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike 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
Rockrider 29″ 12-Speed XC Mountain Bike 100 – / 2020 is available in one size only. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.