ROCKRIDER 29″ Explore 540 Touring Mountain Bike 2023
2023 Road
Estimate price |
1,002$
Weight | 12.6 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Fork X-Fusion RC32 -
Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Composition: 6061 butted aluminium 148 mm x 12 mm Boost rear axle Bolt through axle 73 mm threaded bottom bracket (BSA) Protective cover for dropper seat post cable and housing 31.6 mm seat tube Tapered head tube 2 bottle cage mounts (1 on size S) / Pannier rack mounts
Suspension Fork
RC32 X-Fusion fork AIR fork 120 mm travel Stanchion diameter: 32 mm 6-sided through-axle bolt 15 x 110 mm Boost format Turnkey lockout on the fork
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket
BSA, 73mm, threaded
Pedals
Rockrider 520 Grip resin flat pedals.
Wheels
Rims
29" (M / L / XL), 27.5" (S) Tubeless ready rims, Presta valve 23 mm inner width (28 mm outer) 32 spokes Thru axle / Boost format hub 6-bolt disc Shimano/SRAM freehub Sealed bearings
Tires
Hutchinson Kraken 29"x2.3" (M / L / XL), 27.5"x2.3" (S) Carcass: 60 TPI Tubeless ready
Brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes Tektro TK-M276 Number of pistons: 2 Front disc: 180 mm Rear disc: 160 mm Adjustable reach: Yes
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD | SM | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
29″ Explore 540 Touring Mountain Bike is part of the Rockrider Explore model. There is 1 bike that carries this model name.
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 Touring bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Touring bike that is reliable is 1007$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Touring bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 912$. If we compare this with the average Touring bike cost we notice that the price is 10.42% lower.
Average weight for Touring bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Touring bike, we get 13.35 kg (29.43 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.
Weighing 12.6 kg (27.78 lbs), the 29″ Explore 540 Touring Mountain Bike model is a bit lighter than average. In short, the average Touring bike weight is 5.95% higher than this one.
29″ Explore 540 Touring Mountain Bike components
Fork
Rockrider 29″ Explore 540 Touring Mountain Bike 2023 bike is equipped with the X-Fusion RC32 fork, and has mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
The wheels on 29″ Explore 540 Touring Mountain Bike are the 29″ aluminum type. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The 29″ Explore 540 Touring Mountain Bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.