Rockrider Explore 520 27,5 Review

Rockrider Explore 520 27,5 Review

Price: 659.99 €
category: Beginners-Bike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 14,6 kg
Wheel Size: 27,5"
Travel Front: 120 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • climbing ace
  • better shifting than the direct competition
  • only 14,6 kg - light
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 520 27,5 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Beginners-Bike up to 800 €) .

Value for Money Check

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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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Wheelsize
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27,5
27,5
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Stack
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629,8
629,8
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Reach
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425,5
449,5
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Top Tube Length
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618
642
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Seat Tube Length
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400
430
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Seat Tube Angle
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73
73
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Head Tube Length
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100
100
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Head Tube Angle
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68
68
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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62
62
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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310
310
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Chainstay Length
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441,4
441,4
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Wheelbase
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1146,9
1170,9
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Standover Height
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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 mit Aluminiumschaft
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 618%
  • Drivetrain 2x10
  • Gear Lever Microshift AdventX
  • Rear Derailleur Microshift AdventX
  • Crank Alu 4-Kant
  • Cassette Kassette 11–48
  • Chain Kette KMC X10
  • Brake Set Tektro TK-M276
  • Brake Rotors 160/160
  • Wheel Set Felgen kompatibel mit Tubeless, französischem Ventil (Presta)
  • Tires Front Rockrider All Conditions
  • Tires Rear Rockrider All Conditions
  • Saddle Rockrider Ergofit EVO
  • Seat Post Rockrider Sport
  • Stem Rockrider
  • Handle Bar Rockrider Sport
  • Handle Bar Width 720

Expirience with the Rockrider Explore 520 27,5

Ludwig Döhl When it comes to price, Decathlon takes the knife between its teeth. The Explore 520 is calculated on the edge, but does not forgo a stand-alone frame. It's the most affordable model in the latest high-end offensive from France. With 14,6 kg, the Explore 520 counts towards the lighter bikes in this price range. The competitors are sometimes heavier. The lively character invites you to throw the bike around with ease. There are bikes with a more sporty, but also with more comfortable seating approach. The Explore 520 wants to combine the best of the two worlds with a moderate orientation. Anyway: In the uphill, the Downcountry-Bike von Rockrider lets the competitors look outdated. Caution when selecting the size: the Aluminium frame 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.