Rockrider 9.1

caterhamboy
caterhamboy Posts: 32
edited June 2011 in MTB buying advice
Just been looking at the rocker rider 9.1 full sus, has anyone tried or got 1? the spec looks amazing for the money but can't find much info on them unlike the 8.1 h.t.
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  • caterhamboy
    caterhamboy Posts: 32
    Bump.

    have you got any experience 9.1 f/s wappygizzer ?
  • bellys
    bellys Posts: 456
    yep had one and loved it rode very nice up hill and down.
    i must ad for the money there a very good spec also not that heavy.

    for the cash you can not get any were near them on a new full sus.
    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/rockrider-9-1-66759348/

    got mine about 4years ago still use it every now and then ride my HT most of time.
  • VWsurfbum
    VWsurfbum Posts: 7,881
    My friend has last years model, and its really nicely made and rides super smooth. Bargainlicious.
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Very light frame for the cash too.
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  • Wappygixer
    Wappygixer Posts: 1,396
    I bought a 9.1 3 years ago when the new frame was launched.It replaced a Gary Fisher Cake 3 DLX as I felt it rode so much better.
    I think the latest spec (SLX) is better value than the model I bought (X7) and plus you now get Air forks as opposed to coil Toras.
    Here is a pic of the ne w2011 9.1 which will be fitting the shelves shortly.
    5459427976_29dd44f006.jpg
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    They need to sort their own website out though, is full of mistakes on spec!
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  • Wappygixer
    Wappygixer Posts: 1,396
    supersonic wrote:
    They need to sort their own website out though, is full of mistakes on spec!

    It is pretty annoying.
    I think most of the problems come from France and they get lost in the translation stages.
    We do point these out and try to get them fixed asap though.
    So if anybody has them send them through to me and I'll happily pass it on.
  • mattrgee
    mattrgee Posts: 157
    Wappygixer wrote:
    I bought a 9.1 3 years ago when the new frame was launched.It replaced a Gary Fisher Cake 3 DLX as I felt it rode so much better.
    I think the latest spec (SLX) is better value than the model I bought (X7) and plus you now get Air forks as opposed to coil Toras.
    Here is a pic of the ne w2011 9.1 which will be fitting the shelves shortly.
    5459427976_29dd44f006.jpg

    That's a great looking bike!
  • caterhamboy
    caterhamboy Posts: 32
    Any idea on the spec and price for 2011 Wappygixer? does look good, will they be doing the 9.2?
  • Wappygixer
    Wappygixer Posts: 1,396
    If I remember correctly the 9.1 is the same spec as the 2010 model but I seem to recall it having Recon forks?
    This is the 9.2 for 2011 5458824255_31ece8475b.jpg
    I think this is a huge improvment on previous years in terms of colour
  • caterhamboy
    caterhamboy Posts: 32
    Think you better get you spanners polished.its going to be bumper yr for decatlon. any idea on price?
  • getonyourbike
    getonyourbike Posts: 2,648
    the colour schemes are dialled. They look great
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    Wappygixer wrote:
    If I remember correctly the 9.1 is the same spec as the 2010 model but I seem to recall it having Recon forks?
    This is the 9.2 for 2011 5458824255_31ece8475b.jpg
    I think this is a huge improvment on previous years in terms of colour

    That looks really good. And the Magura forks are a massive improvement over Recons.
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    And the Magura forks are a massive improvement over Recons

    Really?
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  • Wappygixer
    Wappygixer Posts: 1,396
    thel33ter wrote:
    That looks really good. And the Magura forks are a massive improvement over Recons.

    It had Revelations before not Recons.Its the 9.1 which I think has Recons for 2011.
    Price wise for the 9.1 I think its going to be £749 and for the 9.2 £999.Don't hold me to these but thats what we are expecting.
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    supersonic wrote:
    And the Magura forks are a massive improvement over Recons

    Really?

    Yes. Recons are OK, but Magura are leagues ahead of RS TK stuff.

    If it had Revs, then there won't be much of a difference.
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    I meant to say Revs lol, as they are on the old one.
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  • richmax
    richmax Posts: 1
    If i had not seen these postings would have bought the 2010 model!
    Many thanks to "Wappgixer".
    Found out a bit more from my local Decathlon Wednesbury.
    2011 model due to be released from central warehouse May 17th might be in stores for June.
    Forks now Recons solo airs .Price expected to be £799.99.
    New model colors look much better. wiil just have to wait until in stores.
  • Wappygixer
    Wappygixer Posts: 1,396
    richmax wrote:
    Found out a bit more from my local Decathlon Wednesbury.

    The guys at Wednesbury are pretty good (I went and gave them a training a couple of weeks ago)
    If you have any other issues feel free to ask for Paul he's the cycles manager there.
  • caterhamboy
    caterhamboy Posts: 32
    I've been waiting to pick the new model up from the Nottingham store, got to say the knowledge of the guy i spoke to was 2nd to none. He used to run his own bike shop and is into biking in a big way.
  • R0B75
    R0B75 Posts: 376
    caterhamboy wrote:
    I've been waiting to pick the new model up from the Nottingham store, got to say the knowledge of the guy i spoke to was 2nd to none. He used to run his own bike shop and is into biking in a big way.

    He tells everyone that! Pinch of salt.

    I do like Decathlon though, awesome prices for quality stuff. Bought some baggies (including liner) in the sale for £2.59!
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  • starsky72
    starsky72 Posts: 13
    are these 2011 models on the website anywhere, struggling to find em :)
  • Wappygixer
    Wappygixer Posts: 1,396
    starsky72 wrote:
    are these 2011 models on the website anywhere, struggling to find em :)

    Not yet but will be soon when stock is available.
    I too kthese pictures when I went to the launch in France a few weeks ago.
    Stock is expected in a few weeks time for some models.Sorry I don't yet have a breakdown of which models will be available and when.
    I'm off work for a couple of days so I will try to compile something on Friday and post it back on here.
  • starsky72
    starsky72 Posts: 13
    thanks, any info appreciated - trying to work out which way to jump and think these may be worth waiting for :)

    (although I think the RockRider 8.2 are not being upgraded this year?)
  • Jawa
    Jawa Posts: 81
    Wappygixer wrote:
    starsky72 wrote:
    are these 2011 models on the website anywhere, struggling to find em :)

    Not yet but will be soon when stock is available.
    I too kthese pictures when I went to the launch in France a few weeks ago.
    Stock is expected in a few weeks time for some models.Sorry I don't yet have a breakdown of which models will be available and when.
    I'm off work for a couple of days so I will try to compile something on Friday and post it back on here.

    The link to the pics in your sig doesn't work, just goes to the flickr homepage. Any chance you could post a working link? Would be interested to see the pics, cheers. :)
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  • Wappygixer
    Wappygixer Posts: 1,396
    Jawa wrote:
    Wappygixer wrote:
    starsky72 wrote:
    are these 2011 models on the website anywhere, struggling to find em :)

    Not yet but will be soon when stock is available.
    I too kthese pictures when I went to the launch in France a few weeks ago.
    Stock is expected in a few weeks time for some models.Sorry I don't yet have a breakdown of which models will be available and when.
    I'm off work for a couple of days so I will try to compile something on Friday and post it back on here.

    The link to the pics in your sig doesn't work, just goes to the flickr homepage. Any chance you could post a working link? Would be interested to see the pics, cheers. :)

    Should be working now, I copied the wrong link, sorry
  • Jawa
    Jawa Posts: 81
    Wappygixer wrote:
    Jawa wrote:
    Wappygixer wrote:
    starsky72 wrote:
    are these 2011 models on the website anywhere, struggling to find em :)

    Not yet but will be soon when stock is available.
    I too kthese pictures when I went to the launch in France a few weeks ago.
    Stock is expected in a few weeks time for some models.Sorry I don't yet have a breakdown of which models will be available and when.
    I'm off work for a couple of days so I will try to compile something on Friday and post it back on here.

    The link to the pics in your sig doesn't work, just goes to the flickr homepage. Any chance you could post a working link? Would be interested to see the pics, cheers. :)

    Should be working now, I copied the wrong link, sorry

    Nice one, thanks!
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  • whitestar1
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    I have had a lot of help from the Wednesbury Decathlon store. Best thing for me is that its located near my daily work commute. A* for the staff
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  • Shaunw1973
    Shaunw1973 Posts: 31
    Have Decathlon signed up to be a partner for Cyclescheme now? I'm sure I saw them listed on the Cyclescheme website.

    If so, the new full sussers will fly out of the doors for those looking at the sub £1k market.
    They're looking like really nice bikes this year.
  • Wappygixer
    Wappygixer Posts: 1,396
    Shaunw1973 wrote:
    Have Decathlon signed up to be a partner for Cyclescheme now? I'm sure I saw them listed on the Cyclescheme website.

    If so, the new full sussers will fly out of the doors for those looking at the sub £1k market.
    They're looking like really nice bikes this year.

    We certainly are offering the cyclescheme now,It was a long time coming but at last we can offer it.
    I'm just waiting for Decathlon to offer it to staff which I'm hoping is this month then I'll get myself a new mtb

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