Rockrider Explore 500 Review

Rockrider Explore 500 Review

Rockrider Explore 500 Review

Price: 499 €
category: Beginners-Bike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 14,95 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • top bike in this price range
  • great geometry
  • strong in the descents
  • climbing ace
  • light: 14,95 kg
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Rockrider Explore 500 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Beginners-Bike up to 600 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 499 €.

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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s
m
l
xl
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
596
628
628
657
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Reach
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-
417
426
450
471
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Top Tube Length
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-
599
618
642
672
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Seat Tube Length
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-
370
400
430
460
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
73
73
73
73
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Head Tube Length
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-
100
100
100
131
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Head Tube Angle
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-
68
68
68
68
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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55
72
72
72
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
300
300
300
300
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Chainstay Length
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-
440
440
440
440
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Wheelbase
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-
1110
1134
1158
1190
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Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame Material: Aluminium 6061; Hinterradachse 135 × 9 mm; Achsentyp QR; Gewindetretlager (BSA) 73 mm; Zughüllen unter Schutzelement; Durchmesser Sattelstütze 27,2 mm; Gerades Steuerrohr; Befestigung für 2 Flaschenhalter (1 in Größe S) / Gepäckträgerbefestigung
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Suntour XCM
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 541%
  • Drivetrain 2x9
  • Gear Lever Microshift Advent
  • Rear Derailleur Microshift Advent
  • Crank Alu 4-Kant
  • Cassette Kassette 11–42
  • Chain Kette KMC Z9
  • Brake Set Tektro TK-M276
  • Brake Rotors 160/160
  • Wheel Set Felgen kompatibel mit Tubeless, Ventil Presta
  • Tires Front Rockrider All Conditions
  • Tires Rear Rockrider All Conditions
  • Saddle Rockrider Ergofit
  • Seat Post Rockrider Sport
  • Stem Rockrider
  • Handle Bar Rockrider Sport
  • Handle Bar Width 720

Expirience with the Rockrider Explore 500

Ludwig Döhl When it comes to price, Decathlon takes the knife between its teeth. The Explore 500 is calculated on the edge, but does not do without an independent frame. It is the most affordable model of the latest high-end offensive from France. With 14,95 kg weight for the complete bike, the Rockrider Explore 500 joins the lighter bikes that you can buy for under under 600 Euro. Most bikes in its class are heavier. The geometry is moderate and makes for a balanced handling. The seating position does not manage to be too athletic, nor too upright. It´s moderate character is likely to suite the vast majority of bikers. All in all, in the on sporty excursions category, you will hardly find a better overall package from parts and geometry. Pay attention when selecting your size: the Explore 500 sizing runs small.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.