Rockrider EXPLORE 700 Review

Rockrider EXPLORE 700 Review

Rockrider EXPLORE 700 Review

Price: 1199 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 13,65 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • rides excellent in the downhill
  • good brakes compared to the competition
  • there are bikes with a better value for money out there
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 700 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 1500 €) .

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 1199 €.

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
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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 Rockshox RECON GOLD
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 464%
  • Drivetrain 1x11
  • Gear Lever Shimano DEORE
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano DEORE
  • Crank Shimano
  • Cassette Kassette 11-51
  • Chain Kette SHIMANO HG601 11-Gang
  • Brake Set Shimano MT 500
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Wheel Set Kompatibel mit Tubeless, französisches Ventil (Presta)
  • Tires Front Vittoria AGARRO
  • Tires Rear Vittoria AGARRO
  • Saddle Rockrider Ergonomic 60° LONG DISTANCE
  • Seat Post Rockrider SPORT
  • Stem Rockrider
  • Handle Bar Rockrider LONG DISTANCE
  • Handle Bar Width 720

Expirience with the Rockrider EXPLORE 700

Ludwig Döhl When it comes to price, Decathlon takes the knife between its teeth. The EXPLORE 700 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. You have no idea if you prefer high speed stability or playful handling? Then you can´t go wrong with the Rockrider. It´s handling is pleasantly balanced. Compared with what the market offers, the seating position is neither super sporty, nor uber-comfortable. In the saddle of the Rockrider EXPLORE 700, you´ll enjoy a moderate position. The way to the summit is not one of the strengths of this bike. The EXPLORE 700 has still a ace up its sleeve. When it goes down the hill, the absolutely coherent geometry always makes you want to come back for more. Pay attention when selecting your size: the Racebike von Rockrider 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.