Comfortable and responsive to the terrain: the Explore 500 mountain bike's 29" wheels (27.5" in S), single chainring and hydraulic disc brakes will revolutionise your mountain bike rides!
ID 8615848
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Features
Design benefits
cycling comfort
Enjoy an upright position, adjustable stem, 100mm suspension and hammock saddle.
ease of use
Change speed with one hand, without even thinking: SINGLE CHAINRING DRIVETRAIN
directional control
Control your trajectory: hydraulic disc brakes, and wide tyres and handlebar.
efficiency
Lightweight alu frame, 29" wheels (27.5" in S), 9-speed single chainring
Design details
In a nutshell
Weight: 14.85 kg in size M (without pedals)
Frame material: Aluminium
Type: Hardtail
Wheel size: 29" (M / L / XL), 27.5" (S)
Fork travel: 100 mm
Drivetrain: 1x9
Brakes: Hydraulic
Seat post: Steel
Frame, stem and handlebar warranty: lifetime
Weight
S: 14.5 kg
M: 14.85 kg
L: 14.95 kg
XL: 15.05 kg
Net weight without pedals
Frame
Composition: 6061 aluminium
135 mm x 9 mm rear axle
QR spindle
73 mm threaded bottom bracket (BSA)
Protective cover for housing
27.2 mm seat tube
Straight head tube
2 bottle cage mounts (1 on size S) / Pannier rack mounts
Drivetrain
30 T single chainring (compatible with 32 T)
175 mm crank
"Square taper" bottom bracket
Microshift Advent
9-speed shifter and rear derailleur
11-42 cassette
KMC Z9 chain
Suspension
Suntour XCM fork
Coil spring
100 mm travel
Stanchion diameter: 30 mm
QR axle
9 x 100 mm
Wheels
29" (M / L / XL), 27.5" (S)
Tubeless ready rims, Presta valve
23 mm inner width (28 mm outer)
32 spokes (M / L / XL), 28 spokes (S)
6-bolt disc
Shimano/Sram freehub
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Tektro TK-M276
Number of pistons: 2
Front disc: 160 mm
Rear disc: 160 mm
Adjustable reach: Yes
Riding position
Handlebar: Rockrider Sport
Material: Aluminium
Width: 740 mm (M / L / XL), 700 mm (S)
Stem: Rockrider
Material: Aluminium
Size: 60 mm
4 adjustment increments: +0 mm, +5 mm, +20 mm, +25 mm
Grips: Rockrider SPORT
Saddle / Seat post
Rockrider Ergofit saddle
Rockrider Sport seat post
Material: Steel
Diameter: 27.2 mm
Length: 350 mm (S / M), 400 mm (L), 450 mm (XL)
Tyre
Rockrider All Conditions
29"x2.2" (M / L / XL), 27.5"x2.2" (S)
Carcass: 60 TPI
Pedals
Rockrider 520 Grip resin flat pedals
Accessories included
Your mountain bike comes with a bell, lighting, wheel reflectors, and pedals.
Specifications
Details
level of practice
intermediate
intensity
low intensity
power assisted
without electric assistance
number of speeds
9 speeds
bike frame material
aluminium frame
number of chainrings
single chainring
wheel size
29"
sportsperson's height
height > 1.50 m
maximum load
100 kg
connected
not connected
weight (in kg)
15 kg
built-in battery
without built-in battery
condition
new
type of brakes
hydraulic disc brakes
type of practice
sport mtb
handlebar diameter
31.8 mm
number of bottle-cage holders
2
seatpost compatibility
telescopic seatpost not compatible
trunk bag fixation
trunk bag fixation
type of seatpost
rigid
charger type
not concerned
battery capacity (in Wh)
not concerned
motor position
not concerned
engine torque maximum
not concerned
removable battery
not concerned
front suspension travel
100 mm
handlebar width
740 mm
rear suspension travel
not concerned
suspension
semi stiff
autonomy (in km)
not concerned
Composition
Bike frame: 100.0% Aluminium
Usage & care
Care instructions
Usage precautions
Not suitable for All Mountain, Enduro and BMX.
Storage
After washing, rub with a dry cloth to remove all traces of moisture. Lubricate the drivetrain and store the bike in a cool, dry place away from corrosive products and salty air.