ROCKRIDER 29″ Mountain Bike XC 100 S Eagle 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,872$
Weight | 13.4 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork Manitou Markhor
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Suspension Full -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
The Rockrider Cross Country frame offers 120mm of travel on the rear wheel. Its geometry has been optimised for performance, with a 69.5° steering angle. Made of 6061 and 6013 aluminium. Lifetime warranty on the Switch & Ride frame: Compatible with 27.5 "and 27.5" PLUS wheels. Boost 148 mm x 12 mm rear axle. Press Fit 92 bottom bracket. Seat tube has a 31.6 mm diameter and can take a telescoping seat post. Compatible with a bottle cage. Weight in size S: 2.58 kg.
Suspension Fork
Manitou Markhor front suspension with 120mm of travel, with an exclusive adjustment for the XC 100 S with handlebar lockout using the COMBOLOCK 2 handlebar (3 positions: open, medium, and shut)
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket
BB86/BB92, press-fit
Pedals
The bike comes with B'Twin Flat Evo platform pedals. However, for better performance when pedalling, we recommend replacing them with clipless platform pedals (not included)
Wheels
Rims
SUN RINGLE Duroc 30 SRC Tubeless Ready wheels, with BOOST axles, in 15 mm at the front and 12 mm at the back. Inner rim width: 30 mm.Watertight bearings. Equipped with a watertight rim strip that is Tubeless Ready compatible.
Tires
Hutchinson TORO 2 tyres in 29 x 2.10 Versatile tyres designed for riding on any terrain: smooth, rocky, dry, muddy, etc. More lugs to increase riding performance. High side knobs for good grip in the turns.
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level hydraulic disc brakes with a 180 mm front disc and 160 mm rear disc.
About this model
29″ Mountain Bike XC 100 S Eagle is part of the Rockrider Mountain model. ROCKRIDER launched 54 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
ROCKRIDER Women’s 27.5″ Mountain Bike ST 100 2021 is the cheapest bike model and costs 279$. ROCKRIDER 29″ Mountain Bike XC 100 S Eagle 2021 is the most expensive one and costs 1702$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1702$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 62.28% lower.
Average weight for Trail bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Trail bike, we get 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 13.4 kg (29.54 lbs), the 29″ Mountain Bike XC 100 S Eagle model is slightly heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 3.24% heavier than the average weight of Trail bikes.
29″ Mountain Bike XC 100 S Eagle components
Fork
This bike has the Manitou Markhor fork installed. The fork’s travel is 120mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the 29″ Mountain Bike XC 100 S Eagle model has 29″ aluminum wheels. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The 29″ Mountain Bike XC 100 S 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
ROCKRIDER 29″ Mountain Bike XC 100 S Eagle 2021 is available in one size only. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.