Rock Machine Torrent 50-29 Review

Rock Machine Torrent 50-29 Review

Rock Machine Torrent 50-29 Review

Price: 1249 €
category: Downcountry
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 120 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • climbing ace
  • there are bikes with a better value for money out there
  • there are stronger bikes in the downhill
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

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Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
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Stack
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-
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610
619
638
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Reach
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-
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427
446
456
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Top Tube Length
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602
623
640
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Seat Tube Length
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432
483
533
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Seat Tube Angle
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74
74
74
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Head Tube Length
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110
120
140
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Head Tube Angle
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69
69
69
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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55
55
55
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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Chainstay Length
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427
427
427
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Wheelbase
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1114
1136
1154
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Standover Height
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-
-
-
-
-
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Specification
  • Frame Alloy Al-6061 T6 Custom Sport tubing, Fun Ride Geometry, Shark Spine EVO2 29er, BB BSA 73mm, OLD 141x9, Disc Brake Post Mount, Fender&Kickstand Ready Dropout, Replaceable RD Hanger, Inner Cable Routing, E-Type Mount
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork RockShox Judy Silver TK, Tapered, SoloAir, QR, 100mm travel
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 529%
  • Drivetrain 2x10
  • Gear Lever SHIMANO DEORE SL-M4100-R RapidFire Plus, 10-speed
  • Front Derailleur SHIMANO FD-M4100-E, SIDE SWING, FRONT-PULL
  • Rear Derailleur SHIMANO DEORE RD-M4120 Shadow
  • Crank SHIMANO FC-M4100, 36-26T
  • Cassette SHIMANO CS-M4100-10, 11-42T
  • Chain KMC X10
  • Brake Set SHIMANO BL-M4100/BR-MT410, hydraulic disc brake
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Rims Stars J20S, 32H
  • Front Hub SHIMANO HB-TX505, 32H, CENTER LOCK, QR Type
  • Rear Hub SHIMANO FH-MT200-B, 32H, CENTER LOCK, M10x141mm, QR Type
  • Tires Front WTB Ranger Comp, 29x2.25
  • Tires Rear WTB Ranger Comp, 29x2.25
  • Saddle WTB Volt Sport
  • Seat Post ONE1 Alloy, SP C255, 30.9mm
  • Stem ONE1 TDS-C342 Alloy, 31.8mm, +3°
  • Handle Bar ONE1 Alloy, MTB AL-325BT, 9° backsweep, 6° upsweep, 25mm rise, 700mm, 31.8mm
  • Handle Bar Width 700
  • Head Set FSA No.10 Semi-Cartrige, 1-1/8“

Expirience with the Rock Machine Torrent 50-29

Rock Machine Torrent 50-29 Review Even in this price range Rock Machine manages to put a hardtail with independent design on the wheels. The Torrent 50-29 has a clear design language. Thanks to a moderate 69 degree head tube angle, the handling is pleasantly balanced. The seating position of the on long tours with lots of trails moves in a moderate range between sporty and comfortable. There are Downcountry-Bike in the price under 1500 Euro that have more potential downhill. The easy rolling tires, the 529 wide range of gears and the lock-out capacity of the suspension underline the sporty ambitions in the uphill.

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