ROCKRIDER 29″ Mountain Bike XC 50 Eagle 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,203$
Weight | 12.4 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 Judy
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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 Rockshox Judy 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 format axles, 15 mm at the front and 12 mm at the back. 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
Exclusive Rockrider by Tektro hydraulic double-piston brakes. 180 mm disc front brakes, 160 mm disc rear brakes.
About this model
29″ Mountain Bike XC 50 Eagle is part of the Rockrider Mountain model. ROCKRIDER released 54 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Rockrider Mountain bikes models from 2021, here.
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
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2021 for 1094$. In conclusion, this bike price is 74.13% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
29″ Mountain Bike XC 50 Eagle weighs 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs) and is equally heavier with the average. To sum up, it’s 0% heavier than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Judy model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
The wheels on 29″ Mountain Bike XC 50 Eagle are the 29″ aluminum type. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. ROCKRIDER 29″ Mountain Bike XC 50 Eagle is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.