ROCKRIDER 29″ Touring Mountain Bike Explore 540 2023
2023 Road
Estimate price |
1,015$
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
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
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
Tubeless Ready, Presta Valve
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
Cockpit
Stem
Rockrider
Handlebar
Rockrider Sport
Grips
Rockrider Ergonomic
Seat
Seatpost
Aluminium
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
29″ Touring Mountain Bike Explore 540 is a Rockrider Touring model. ROCKRIDER released 5 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Rockrider Touring bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
ROCKRIDER 29″ Touring Mountain Bike Explore 520 2023 is the cheapest bike model and costs 668$. ROCKRIDER 29″ Touring Mountain Bike Explore 540 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 911$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Touring bikes
If you want an acceptable Touring bike you should know that the average price is 1007$. However, even though the average price of a Touring bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2023 for 911$. In conclusion, this bike price is 10.54% lower than the price of the average Touring bike.
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). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
29″ Touring Mountain Bike Explore 540 weighs 12.6 kg (27.78 lbs) and is a bit lighter than the average. In other words, this model is 5.95% lighter than the average Touring bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the X-Fusion RC32 model. The travel on this model is mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
The 29″ Touring Mountain Bike Explore 540 2023 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 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
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
ROCKRIDER 29″ Touring Mountain Bike Explore 540 bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.