Rockrider 5.3

jostill
jostill Posts: 5
edited October 2009 in MTB buying advice
Hi there

I would welcome any opinions on the Decathlon Rockrider 5.3. I'm looking for something I can use on single track for leisure purposes. Seems like good value but I'd like to hear more...

Thanks, Jo

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    One of the best value bikes at that price.
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  • BazQuirk
    BazQuirk Posts: 17
    Have a look at the Carrera Vulcan Disc at Halfords too. I couldn't decide between them but went with the Vulcan and haven't been disappointed. But don't pay full price for the Vulcan - wait for an offer, which happens frequently.
  • mac_man
    mac_man Posts: 918
    BazQuirk wrote:
    Have a look at the Carrera Vulcan Disc at Halfords too. I couldn't decide between them but went with the Vulcan and haven't been disappointed. But don't pay full price for the Vulcan - wait for an offer, which happens frequently.

    Which there is at the moment.... making it £20 cheaper than the rockrider.

    Is the spec on the rock marginally better tho?
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  • BazQuirk
    BazQuirk Posts: 17
    mac man wrote:
    Is the spec on the rock marginally better tho?
    Yep, think you're right. Gears are obviously better - the Vulcan has SRAM X3/X4 and the Rockrider has X5/X5 - and the fork is better, I think - Rockrider fork has lock-out, at least. To my untrained eye, most of the other kit looks pretty similar.
  • missmarple
    missmarple Posts: 1,980
    BazQuirk wrote:
    mac man wrote:
    Is the spec on the rock marginally better tho?
    Yep, think you're right. Gears are obviously better - the Vulcan has SRAM X3/X4 and the Rockrider has X5/X5 - and the fork is better, I think - Rockrider fork has lock-out, at least. To my untrained eye, most of the other kit looks pretty similar.

    The vulcan has lock-out too, personally I'd have the Vulcan due to it's looks. At this price range you shouldn't be worried about the gearset - it will do it's job.
  • tilt
    tilt Posts: 214
    I've got a rockrider 6.3 which is basically the same components as the 5.3 bull a full sus frame.

    For the money it's a great spec, I'd go with the rockrider. Don't agree with Missmarple, would always choose specs over looks tbh.
  • missmarple
    missmarple Posts: 1,980
    tilt wrote:
    I've got a rockrider 6.3 which is basically the same components as the 5.3 bull a full sus frame.

    For the money it's a great spec, I'd go with the rockrider. Don't agree with Missmarple, would always choose specs over looks tbh.

    So would I normally but that Vulcan is a stunning bike - I'm normally the one recommending bTwins over name brand stock! :wink:
  • jayson
    jayson Posts: 4,606
    Nutha vote for the Vulcan here. Ive got one and ive recently changed the gears, brakes, wheels and tires and it almost like having an entirely new bike.

    The frame is very good, stiff and fairly light for what it is and will take some good upgrades like mine has well.
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  • Theo Cupier
    Theo Cupier Posts: 15
    edited October 2009
    Would you recommend the Vulcan over the Krakenor the Vengeance?

    I realise the RRPs on both of those - especially the Vengeance - is probably a bit dubious, but are they obviously better bikes than either the Rockrider or the Vulcan or is it just spin?

    (First time poster looking to get into bikes after a long layoff, so thanks in advance for advice)
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    The Kraken is a better bike than both of those. Superior forks and drivetrain.
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  • Theo Cupier
    Theo Cupier Posts: 15
    Thanks for that. So the higher RRP on the vengeance really is a bit of marketing spin so they can drop the price hugely and make it look like a bargain, then?

    If the Kraken is better than the Vulcan, Vengeance or Rockrider, is there a better way to spend £300 on a hardtailfor light-to-moderate riding on paths and road with the (very) occasion bit of serious stuff?

    Is Ebay a safe place to look, second hand to spend my £300, or am I better sticking with a Kraken, brand new for warranties etc?
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    The Vengeance is not worth the RRP.

    I wouldn't go ebay or second hand really - try a rockrider and kraken out and choos what feels best.
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  • Slamdunkin
    Slamdunkin Posts: 355
    edited October 2009
    Use this code at the on-line checkout AFFREG10 to get further 10% a halfords bike. you can still pick up in store if you like.
  • JamesBrckmn
    JamesBrckmn Posts: 1,360
    I would spend more, and get the rockrider 5xc at £370 - it has juicy 3's, which is incredible value, as some others in that price range just have v brakes, such as the spec hardrock comp. It also rides like a much more expensive bike, and has x5, and the fork is pretty decent too, despite being suntour.

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