ROCKRIDER AM 100 S Full Suspension Mountain Bike – 29″ 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,872$
Weight | 14.3 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Travel Rear 140mm -
Fork RockShox 35 Gold RL
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Suspension Full -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
The ROCKRIDER ALL MOUNTAIN frame offers 140 mm of travel on the rear wheel. Its geometry has been optimised for steering: 66° steering angle, 15 mm bottom bracket under the wheel axle. Made of 6061 and 6013 aluminium. Lifetime warranty on the Switch & Ride frame: compatible with 27.5" and 29" wheels. 148 mm x 12 mm BOOST rear axle. Press Fit 92 bottom bracket. 31.6 mm diameter seat post. Compatible with a bottle cage. Weight in size S: 2.7 kg.
Suspension Fork
ROCKSHOX 35 fork with 150mm travel. With new Burly 35mm damping rods for more stiffness and control, and a DebonAir™ pneumatic spring (which reduces rubbing), the shock absorption and response to loading are increased. compatible with 27.5" and 29" wheels.
Drivetrain
Cassette
largest has 34 teeth) without changing the chain. Cassette: SRAM EAGLE in 11/50 (11-13-15-17-19-22-25-28-32-36-42-50). The 50-tooth sprocket guarantees good gear reduction to help you climb the steepest slopes.
Bottom Bracket
BB86/BB92, press-fit
Pedals
The bike comes with B'Twin Flat Evo platform pedals. However, for improved performance when pedalling and for better control of the bike when cycling, we recommend replacing them with clipless pedals with platforms or wide aluminium platform pedals.
Wheels
Rims
Sun Ringle Duroc 30 wheels, with Boost axles, 15 mm at the front and 12 mm at the back. Outer rim width: 30 mm. Watertight bearings. Equipped with a watertight rim strip that is Tubeless Ready compatible. To switch to Tubeless Ready: simply add a Tubeless valve and tyre sealant. The original tyres are already Tubeless Ready.
Tires
Hutchinson Taipan 29X2.25 and Toro 29x 2.35 tyres. Tubeless Ready. A versatile tyre designed for riding on any type of terrain. High side knobs for good grip in the turns.
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM LEVEL T brakes: 4 front and two rear pistons. 180 mm front disc, 160 mm rear disc.
About this model
AM 100 S Full Suspension Mountain Bike – 29″ belongs to the Rockrider Am model. ROCKRIDER released 9 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
ROCKRIDER AM 100 HT Trail Hardtail Mountain Bike – NX 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1154$. On the other hand, ROCKRIDER AM 500 S Full Suspension Mountain Bike – 29″ 2020, is the most expensive and costs 2067$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Trail bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 1702$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 62.28% smaller.
Trail bikes average weight
Trail bikes have an average weight of 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.
AM 100 S Full Suspension Mountain Bike – 29″ weighs 14.3 kg (31.53 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. In short, the average Trail bike weight is 10.17% lower than this one.
AM 100 S Full Suspension Mountain Bike – 29″ components
Fork
The RockShox 35 Gold RL is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 150mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels size
The wheels on AM 100 S Full Suspension Mountain Bike – 29″ 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, 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 AM 100 S Full Suspension Mountain Bike – 29″ comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
ROCKRIDER AM 100 S Full Suspension Mountain Bike – 29″ 2020 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.