Greetings from the only B'Twin Rafal 740 owner in the world

Jayz58

I was looking to buy a XC mountain bike for my daily 14 mile commute. After looking at Canyon, Cube, Merida etc I stubbled across the B'Twin Rafal 740. I've bought it based on the spec (http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rafal-740-mo ... 14897.html) because there are no reviews of it anywhere. I don't know much about bikes, I was previously riding a Carrera Fury based on the review on bikeradar, so I'm slightly nervous that I've just spent £899 on a bike that nobody else seems to own and no magazine or site has ridden and reviewed. Anybody know why this might be?

I'd love to hear from anybody else who took the plunge.

Angus Young

"I've bought it based on the spec (http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rafal-740-mo ... 14897.html) because there are no reviews of it anywhere."

That certainly is a curious reason for buying a bike.

Jayz58

My point was that just having a good spec doesn't make it a good bike. I was curious why there are no reviews or bike tests for this bike when it looks good on paper.

homers_double

Do magazines review Decathlon bikes???

Angus Young

homers double wrote:

Do magazines review Decathlon bikes???

Yes, they do, and they're generally very well regarded.

ilovedirt

homers double wrote:

Do magazines review Decathlon bikes???

A few have, and as Angus said, they tend to come out very well.

I wouldn't worry about it, decathlon make fairly solid bikes, the hardtails especially. Looks like very good spec for the money.

The Rookie

It's the Rockrider 8.2 under the new naming convention.

Jayz58

ok, thanks. The bike arrives today so if anyone is interested I'll let you know what it's like

dirkpitt74

The Rookie wrote:

It's the Rockrider 8.2 under the new naming convention.

Just looked at the spec - you are correct.

A guy I ride with has the 8.2 - very good bike.
Don't think you'll be disappointed.

Jayz58

Isn't it actually the Rockrider 8.3?

dirkpitt74

Either way I don't think you'll be disappointed.