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A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | X-Fusion RC32 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | CUES |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |

Oct 2022 · Sarah Bedford
By prioritising frame weight and high-end components, Rockrider has created a speed demon for race-orientated riders, but it suffers from cable rattle and can feel harsh on techy terrain
Quality carbon frame
High-end components
Grippy, fast-rolling tyres
Very noisy cable routing
Brake pad movement in the calipers
Stiff and harsh-feeling on rough trails
| Frame | Aluminum 6061 frame with variable thickness, 148×12 mm Boost thru-axle, BSA threaded bottom bracket 73 mm, internal cable routing, 31.6 mm seatpost diameter, tapered head tube, mounts for 2 bottle cages (1 in size S) and rack mounts BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | X-Fusion RC32 air fork with 120 mm travel, 32 mm stanchion diameter, 15×110 mm Boost thru-axle, Turnkey Lockout Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA threaded bottom bracket 73 mm |
| Headset | Tapered head tube |
| Stem | Rockrider aluminum stem, 60 mm length, 4 adjustment positions: +0 mm, +5 mm, +20 mm, +25 mm, compatible with Garmin, MIO and Bryton bike computer/GPS mounts |
| Handlebar | Rockrider Sport aluminum handlebar, width: 740 mm (M/L/XL), 700 mm (S) |
| Saddle | Rockrider Ergofit Pro saddle |
| Seatpost | Rockrider Sport aluminum seatpost, 31.6 mm diameter, 400 mm length (S/M/L), 450 mm length (XL), includes tool holder (4 and 6 mm hex keys included), compatible with telescopic seatpost Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Rockrider 520 Grip resin flat pedals |
| Grips | Rockrider ergonomic grips |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES 10-speed rear derailleur |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Not applicable (1×10 drivetrain) |
| Crank | 30-tooth chainring (compatible with 32 teeth), 175 mm crank arms |
| Shifters | Shimano CUES 10-speed shifters |
| Cassette | 10-speed 11-46 cassette |
| Chain | KMC X10 chain |
| Brakes | Tektro TK-M276 hydraulic disc brakes with 2 pistons, 180 mm front rotor, 160 mm rear rotor, adjustable brake lever reach Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | 29 inch (M/L/XL), 27.5 inch (S), tubeless compatible rims with Presta valve, 23 mm inner width (28 mm outer width), 32 spokes |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Boost thru-axle hub, 6-bolt disc mount, sealed bearings |
| Rear Hub | Boost thru-axle hub, 6-bolt disc mount, Shimano/SRAM compatible freehub body, sealed bearings |
| Tires | Hutchinson Kraken 29×2.3 inch (M/L/XL), 27.5×2.3 inch (S), 60 TPI casing, tubeless compatible |
| Bell | Included with bicycle |
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First added October 8
Last updated February 21
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