The new Rockrider ST 530 - Review
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- I bought the new Rockrider ST 530 and gave it a better look. See where the difference is between the 520 ST
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The cards have been dealt new.
Decathlon released a new bike which I ordered picked up and immediately tried out.
It’s so fresh that the receipts are still on which I’ll take off.
There it is the All new Rockrider ST 530 it costs in Europe around 380 €. I asked myself what most people asked, is the additional charge from the 520 worth it?
Let’s find out.
The Frame and the Geometry didn’t change, but we got a new painting. The first difference is the additional 20mm, so we got a 100mm fork upfront which unfortunately isn’t tapered.
We still have an 80mm long stem and a narrow 680 bar. On which we find a new brake a hydraulic disc brake from tektro filled with mineral oil, which is more service friendly than dot fluid. The Brake calliper looks good as well.
The shiftlever is from Rockrider which I don’t like. It’s personal the shifter feels wrong the ergonomics are just off for me. And we can only pull for upshifting.
On the other side of the bar many of you are missing something.
The Shifter
Reason being this Rockrider has a 1x drivetrain which means we got only one gear in the front in this case with 32 Teeth. Benefits are less clutter failure points and weight (we save around 500grams)
The downside is a smaller range which this bike compensates with a 9-speed cassette and a 42 cog.
This means you can ride quite easily uphill and fast downhill although not as easy as with the old setup.
Accommodated with this comes our new Rockrider derailleur which is a microshift derailleur.
A huge deal is the clutch which can be switched on or off. I show you what it does.
This Clip is with the clutch turned off so like a normal derailleur, aand we dropped the chain.
If we turn the clutch on, the chain tension is higher, the chain slap smaller and the bike quieter, we don’t drop the chain as well.
Our chain also drops because of this narrow not so narrow chainring instead of a narrow wide ring.
We also got a Square tapered bottom bracket which is okay for this price but could be a bsa which is upgradeable.
Last but not least Tyres and rims.
The rims are tubeless claimed (with the conversion) but the tyres didn’t change.
We still got 27,5 Inch wheels which are paired with 2Inch wide tyres. Although We have enough clearance for 2,2 Inch tyres at least in the back which I would recommend if you want to go into the woods.
I tried the bike and derailleur off camera, before I started, I bedded the brake pads in, which means we accelerate to a good speed around 20-25 km/h and apply the brakes without locking the wheels. Repeat that 10-20 times and your brakes will have the most power and will wear even.
So, what’s the Conclusion.
I rode this bike on an easier Terrain one which most of you ride and I can say it works.
This time the bike was properly set up from the beginning, the rear derailleur works fine the chainring could be wider, and I wish for a 30 tooth in the front for real use in the woods since I have steep hills. For “normal “use or more tarmac the 32 is fine.
Although the brakes aren’t strong enough for some one finger breaking, they are powerful enough be sure to break those pads in.
All in all this bike is definitely worth the money and I do recommend it over the 520 if your budget allows it, however it still is no real mountain bike but it gets as close as possible for this price.
But! go and try the bike first, I personally had a strange feeling sitting on this bike, although It’s the right size. And be sure that the maintance and wearing parts cost more than from the 520.
I hope you found this video interesting or at least entertaining
Leave a feedback for this video or the bike in the comments
Thanks for watching subscribing and till next time 
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great bike! i hope u have enjoyable rides with this. if u dont like the shifter try to tilt that shifter block a bit upwards. also if u get in trouble shifting 1st gear, and chain gets off, tighten the Low screw on your derailleur. do this until you get to 1st gear and still press the lower shift lever. if it doesnt gets off then ur good. and fine tune with the screw at the shifter. i do this adjustments even after bike mechanic checks my bike cuz they check the bike only when hanged. not when a bike gets loaded and stressed. i have a 530s and its a good climber and jumps well.
thank u! tyna find a review for ages!
@Brodie Jensen nice software mom btw good website congrats
Good review! Thanks for sharing
Very good review. Thanks!
Thanks for the help man good vídeo!!
Just got it love it
Great review 👍
Thank for giving me advice 👍
Bought green one and I love it
Thanks dude
Anyone know how wide the rear dropouts are? Thanks
This was really helpful. I've just moved to Korea and I'm really struggling to find an XL bike for my height. This is the only one I can find! Would the bike have enough gears for the flat? I've never ridden a single chainrig before so I was unsure whether I would run out of gears while trying to pick up the pace. Thanks for your help.
The St 530 has definitely enough gears for riding on flat roads, going down it can be hard to pedal with 40 km/h but that's it
@@LifeofMaik thanks mate
I have it for 2 years already, 6000 km so far the only thing I changed was the tires after 5k km xD great fucking bike
have you checked your chain?
My XX1 eagle chain doesn't last 6000 km although I keep it clean and lubed
@@LifeofMaik yes i have to change it soon but so far so good, it keeps working decent
Hey thanks for video, for commuting would you recommend this or the riverside 500(trekking bike)?
Hello,
The riverside 500 is the better option for commuting.
Less rolling resistance, weight and more comfortable position
And you can add racks
@@LifeofMaik thank you so much for your answer, you cool af.
Hi do You think that the saddle without the inclination regulation is ok or can it be a problem?
Hey there I don't like the decathlon saddles all too much to be honest, do I'm a bit bias, however I think one can get used to it.
Hi I heard someone say this bike is very slow on the roads and paths with the single cog at the front, is that true? Thanks
Kind of yeah
I doubt you'll top out seating or even standing on flat.
However downhill on taremec or fast forest woods you can spin out.
I run the same 32 to 11 ratio on my Hardtail and don't have problems
I just pedal faster
Why my fork is very very hard? Please help me, I bought a rockrider st 530 and my fork is so hard. Do you know why?
Try the weight adjustment on the right side of the fork
One more question man ! This bike as i know has 9 gear transmission level. Do you think it can catch the speed levels of 21 or 24 transmission levels (Mostly in asphalt roads we need some speed like 30-40 km/h, mostly i will drive that bike in city, i want to buy MTB bcs i love their designs). (I think speed is mostly related to gear ratios more than transmission levels) And... The worst thing i dont like in this bike that suspension can not be locked, in this price a bike's suspension should make this :(
Of 21 speed for sure, 24 maybe.
30-40km/h you will need a high cadence around 100 an some seriously strong legs to hold that.
I run a 32 11-46 casette on my 29er hardtail and can almost never hold on for 30km/h+ except descending.
Well I disagree, a lockable suspension is not something you normally find around this level, since the fork itself cost around 150€ if not more. Add to that, Wheels, transmission brakes, frame and profit you probably won't find it under 4-500€ if evertyhing else is around the same level.
@@LifeofMaik Okay thanks... What do you think about Microshift Advents ? What is equivalent of this tranmission for Shimano systems ? And as i see from video, transmission panel is not seen on handlebar, is it right ?
Same bike😍
Hello Maik,
XC50 vs ST530? I know xc50 is double price. What if I upgrade ST530's drivetrain (similar to xc50)?
Hey Zoltan,
If you have the money definetly go for the xc 50, it's better in every way, drivetrain, geometry, suspension wheels, and wheel sizes.
No doubt.
@@LifeofMaik Thanks! I will go for xc50, unfortunetaly xc50 is out of stock in my country...
@@hzoltan90 Well the xc 100 is another option, same frame, but lighter fork and better drivetrain or just wait, in Spring some new models will probably appear, I can't tell you if it's going to be a better value/price but maybe the old models will be on sale
Hello, thanks for the review. I have a few questions:
1. What parts of the bike would you recommend upgrading or replacing? Do you have any general recommendations about the bike?
2. Is the fork good enough? Or do you think it is worth it upgrading the fork from a 80mm coil fork to a 120mm air fork?
3. Is the groupset and good enough for flow trails and other off-road trails? Or would it be better if I upgrade the groupset with higher gears? I only plan on riding trails and roads.
1. I would recommend upgrading the tires, but mostly after they are worn.
2. It is a decent enough fork, you don't need to upgrade the fork unless you want to.
3. The groupset is definetly enough for flow trails.
With all you questions I have to remind you: This is a budget, not even entry-level bike.
If you want to upgrade to a 120mm air fork, tires and maybe even the groupset, its better to look for more expensive bikes, but bikes which are made for trail riding with 29er wheels.
@@LifeofMaik Thanks for the response! I didn't expect you to reply so quickly, lol
The shifter is also from the Microshift Advent group.
Did you know the 520 and 530 have exactly the same lowest gear ratio with their different transmissions(0.78 and 0.79)?
The 520 has only an advantage on higher speeds :)
It’s a good review! just pay attention to your articulation, sometimes it’s harder to understand certain things. :)
Thank you for your feedback
I will try improving my pronounciation and articulation.
I have different calculations
For the 520 we have a 22 chainring and a 32 cog so 22/32 so a 0,6875 ratio
The 530 has 32/42 so a 0,7619 ratio
This is a difference around 2 km/h or 1,25 mp/h
Which doesn't sound much except it's going up steep.
Thanks for watching
Which doesn't sound much,
LifeofMaik You are right, I selected a 24 instead of a 22 (I know it’s a 22 but people make mistakes at 2 AM :D )
On the gearing calculator that makes it 0.71 for the 520 and 0.79 for the 530 with 27.5 wheels.
the shifters are really good as well
Hi! Thanks for the video. I have tennis elbow so looking for the bike where I’m most upright and the arms are not fully stretched with all the weight on the wrists and elbows. I’m 1.8 m. Do you recommend the ST 530 or the Riverside 500 instead? And which size - M or L pls?
Hello there,
I definetly recommend size L
If you have trouble with the upper body I suggest the riverside 500 it's more upright than the rockrider line up.
However it is still the best idea to test both.
@@LifeofMaik Excellent thanks! Quick follow up qus - which of these (RR 530 or Riverside 500) has a lesser reach? I'm assuming the one that has the least reach and maximum stack will be most upright and comfortable. Wanted to try the bikes as you suggested but none of the stores near me have the bikes in the right size on display to test unfortunately.
I can't tind any geometry which is useful for the riverside 500 or 900 which share the same frame.
You're on a good path but reach isn't everything since you're not standing that much like in Mountainbiking.
I assume the riverside will even be on the longer side since the head tube angle is steeper, so the bars will be further away hence stretching the reach. Play this trough with your hands one being the seat tube one being the steerer tube and tilt them you'll find out that on mtb with a slack head angle you'll need a bigger reach to remain the same effective length for your upper body
@@LifeofMaik thanks a lot! Really appreciate your help!
Hello I have a queostion is it to heavy for driving with one wheel or it is good?
No bike is too heavy to wheelie on, in fact the rockrider is quite easy to lift the front so have fun poppin' those wheelies.
I am 188 cm and I am no longer growing, what is a good size for me?
Definitely XL
Hello, Im going to buy this bike soon. I just wanted to ask about how loud the rear hub sounds?
The hub isn't really loud but that's normal
Who needs chain remover?
Does the suspension (spring dissipation) slows you in ramps, uphill?
Yes, since this fork has no lock-out, you will loose some energy, but only standing or pumping since the fork isn't too sensitive
Depending on your weight. Set it to higher kilograms if you are more lightweight. Then it works better uphil
How to adjust the air suspension on this bike?
The bike has no air suspension, just a coil Suspension. You can twist it where your scale is
what size Bike was on the video? (S, M, L, XL)
Size L
Is it good for steep hills with its 1x9?
For really steep hills, you got to push hard in the pedals.
Usually on tarmec the 42 casette is enough, in the woods, it may be a little to hard.
Is it possible to upgrade the fork on this bike to some rock shocks or the like?
Yes and no
You can Upgrade it to a any fork but rockshox has little forks without a tapered shaft.
So yes you can get an airfork but a more budget fork
@@LifeofMaik I know it's an old comment, but there are adapters for turning non-tapered shaft to accommodate tapered fork. It can be done, just check everything first before buying.
@@white_shadow_123 That's true
however, getting these, not only increses the price for the new fork since you need extra bearings, you also change the geometry.
another point is that the least people who will get such a bike are capable enough to do it themselves, and decathlon will certainly not do this for you.
a bike shop maybe, but again this will increase the price quite much again.
It looks like rear tire installed incorrectly, front side of the tire is facing backwards.
Some tyres have a different direction forfront or rear mounting. As fas as I know, Decathlon has them as well, but I didn't look to closely to be honest
Hello! Im between ST 530 or ST 540 which one is better? And why? Thank you!
Hey, so the 540 V2 is better than the 530, it has a bigger cassette, a lockout fork as far as I know and better rims.
The question is if you need it.
For someone who just rides from time to time I'd say no, but if you want to dip into mtb riding it's worth it.
I Hope it helps
Compare to Giant Talon 4, which is best?
I'd prefer the 530.
What about st100 is it worth for casual biking?
If you literally want a bike to just ride on tarmec, gravel and fireroads, you can get the st 100
For everything else.
I don't recommend it
Hello one question is the st530 easy when tackling climbs ? Thanks
As easy as possible for this price 💪
@@LifeofMaik thanks man great video much appreciated 👍
Hi!! I want to buy their all terrain tire 27.5x2.1. Do you recommend it? Tire looks okay for me.
I wouldn't recommend it.
Better go for a real tyre brand like Maxxis, Schwalbe, Continental.
Way better grip for less rolling resistance.
@@LifeofMaik Wow! Thank you for fast response.
st120 or st530? Is it worth it the price difference?
I would buy the 530
Hydraulic brakes and a wider casette is definetly worth the money and a good investment
Can you add a rear rack on the st 530?
Yes, the 530 has holes for a rack in the seatstay.
@@LifeofMaik I assume the 540 as well then, and thanks again for answering.
Is it a big problem to be a 175cm tall and have xl size?
If you're comfortable it's not a problem, but I guess it'll be too big
Can you shift when the clutch is on?
Yes the clutch doesn't affect the shifting
Hi Maik , I am from India and I am planning to buy ST520. I see that ST530 is not yet launched on Decathlon site. So what are your views about ST 520. Its equipped with 24spd. SRAM X3 - Rear Derailleur and Shimano Altus - Front Derailleur. So what are your views on the 1) Frame quality(Is it good for off-roading), 2) Gear shifting(As I see in this video the chain came off from the socket. Do you think it will be the same with ST520) 3) Braking(Mechanical Disc) and Suspension(80MM. Are they SR Suntour?)
Hello Rahul,
The frame is okay for off roading a bit older geometry but it works, however, the frames of the World have
520,530,and 540 are the same so no benefits here.
Yes the chain came off although I shifted really rough. I prefer the 530 however during normal riding it won't be much of a problem.
The hydraulics of the 530are way better for maintenance no questions asked, the fork is not a suntour and is mostly the same as a "decathlon" fork except some features
@@LifeofMaik Hi Maik. Thank you for the response. So you think the chain can come off in 520 as well say if there is a sudden jerk while off-roading ? I think all brand cycles can have the same issue then. And your quick view on gear shifting , braking response and tyre quality in 520 ?? Also suspension on 520 would be okay while going off-road ??That would help me in whether to go with 520 or not.
You'll more likely lose the chain on the 520 the drop on the 530 was because I had the ckutch turned off.
The tyres are the same, brakes are better on the 530 the fork as well.
Also the shifting is smoother.
hello, im 175cm and 13 years old but im still growing a bit so im not sure if i should get l or maybe even xl? i dont wanna buy another bike for atleast 2 years but i think l is good enough i dont think i will grow more than 185
Don't get xl
L is more than big enough and if you don't want to look like your riding on your father's bike and have and uncomfortable ride L is the only thing you can choose
@@LifeofMaik yea you're right i rode the L model and its pretty fine, thanks, I will order the bike in a few minutes.
@@LifeofMaik it arrived and im pretty happy, the brakes are pretty powerful for me and i love the 1x9 transmission, only complaint are the tyres
@@dep1x Well yeah the tyres aren't the best that's normal especially for this price.
Just ride them till they fail and get a somewaht decent pair, you'll save weigth and speed but the midlevel price (folding tyre) is around 20-25 per tyre.
Just couldn't understand what he is saying, except for the end that's it's worth the money.
Do you think it has good price for the product it is?
Yes I yet have to find a bike with this price performance ratio for a new bike
ST520 ST530 ST540 is the same Frame?
Exactly, only different colours.
@@LifeofMaik thx 4 answers. I invite U to Sub my channel.
Hey man, tjanks for the great video. I'm 173cm tall and just got into cycling. Am wondering if I should be looking at 29ers some day or am I too short for those? Also, for a similar price, would you say the 530 is the best in the market or are there other entry level mountain bikes which I could consider? Thanks!
Hey Nicholas, great questions
Starting with the simple answer, the 530 is in my opinion the best new bike in this price point, let's say up to around 500€ (especially if you're willing to change tyres at some point)
Now to the 29er
I wouldn't say you are too short for them, I would say this depends on you're riding style.
If one day you want to be more playful on the bike a 27,5 bike could be beneficial.
however if you're more into getting miles in or cross country riding or technical terrain 29er simply roll better over stuff and are faster for these applications.
I hope this is a good enough answer, if not, feel free to ask for more details.
@@LifeofMaik oh wow! Thanks so much for your quick reply! Your advice is definitely helpful. What are my other options if I'm not looking at new bikes?
@@NK3538x No worries!
That's impossible to say.
You can get a bargain and get a 2 year old "beginner" 29er mtb from Giant, canyon cube or what else with an XT drivetrain and an airsprung fork, but this depends on your, area and luck.
@@LifeofMaik I see. Thanks so much. I'll keep a lookout and decide after some research =)
@@LifeofMaik Hey man, I found a used 560 (2018) at around the same price as a new 530 here. Would that be a better bike than 530? I note that some reviewers say decathlon bikes are more worth at the lower end only.
would you recommend buying new forks with air suspension for this bike? cheers
Not reaaly, it's usually not worth the money
@@LifeofMaik thank you for replying
thanks for the review!
I'm 173 cm and im considering getting this bike but i can't decide which size to get. M or L?
Hey there
If you're still growing get L
If not try both
If that's not possible either, I'd go for L, especially if you have a longer upper body or shorter legs (you can measure your seamlength and check online)
I know that is is late, but maybe if will useful for others. I am 176 and bought the M. It is much easier to control for me, much comportable. The L size was way too big for me. :) (ST 530s)
@@MXDMND_ thanks for your reply anyways, i ended up testing them in a shop, and the M fits better for me too
I'm living in France for 5 months and I looking for a bike to use every day to go to work here. I need to bike on a couple steep hills on a normal road, would this bike handle this. Or can I better look for a different bike.
The bike will handle it, however a riverside or triban will do the job as well and it will be a bit faster since this is a mountainbike and is therefore slower.
@@LifeofMaik Thank you! I'm gonna buy this bike this weekend because I want to get into mountain biking on some easy trails, and if I like it I can invest in a good mountain bike once I back in my home country.
Last thing, the ST530 is now on sale. But on the version that is on sale, there is in the description that it has mechanical brakes instead of hydraulic brakes. And other ST530 listing at their site does have hydraulic brakes. Is this just a fault on the website or are there different versions of the ST530?
Exactly there is a MDB version (mechanical disc brake) and the normal version, if you manage tho get the hydraulic version for let's say 20 bucks more, definetly buy that one
@@LifeofMaik Thanks a lot! I will be buying it tomorrow morning. The difference in price is 50 euro so I will get the cheaper one as I will be selling it again after 5 months. And if I like it, invest in a proper mountain bike when I'm back
bro just spit out those dumplings!
lmao
Can i buy for example 130mm fork and put it on the bike?
In theory yes, although I wouldn't recommend it.
@@LifeofMaik okay, thanks
Why is the rear tyre wrong turned?
Most tyres have an indicated direction, if it is mounted in a way that the wheel spins opposite of the direction it is supposed to be, its wrong.
It is easy to fix that by simply taking the tire of and flipping it.
Hi man ! I'm about to buy this monster. However i'm wondering if this fits me like child bike. (I'm 1.8 m) Bcs it has 27.5 inch, if only Rockrider had 29 inches :(
Good and bad news
Good news your size still fits, many bike manufacturers are still releasing 27,5 inch for a more nimble feeling.
Bad news
They won't build a 29 soon because the wheels would be extremely heavy and/or weak.
29 inches are only available in their xc range.
@@LifeofMaik Ah okay thanks. I think decathlon provides users to select sizes due to your body lenght, it is S, M, L and XL maybe; i curious about what do they change in bicycle body except wheel size when you select this sizes (27.5 and cant be changed you said) ?
Exactly changing the wheel size isn't possible.
What changes is your seattube length and your top tube length. This simply means your bike is higher and longer for your body.
Sometimes they also change stem. Length (to stretch your arms a bit more).
With 180cm L is bang on.
With many different manufacturers you may tip to the m frame but that's another topic and is brand and bike specific.
@@LifeofMaik Man exactly you helped me a lot, i'm about to buy a MTB but couldn't determine much. There are some Turkish and italian brands too i look for. Btwin bikes getting expensive here, but i like their body designs so much. So, we will see, thank you again your help, i subscribed your channel
@@behzatc.9911 dostum aldığına pişman mısın?
I want to buy myself this bike.im not into bikes and i dont know english very well can you just tell me is it good for that price,and explain what that clutch is?
It's good for the price
The clutch reduces the chain "jumping and slapping"
There is the slow motion to show you the difference.
@@LifeofMaik So should we keep the clutch activated all the time during trails? Or will that not allow us to change gears?
Keep it on all the time, except when you remove your wheel.
It has next to no influence on the shifting
So the bike is good right? And i want to know if u do drops with it is it going to be okay? And if both Shifers work great
For the price the bike is outstanding.
I would not recommend drops since the fork is quite weak, but a drop or two won't kill the bike.
Since there is only one shifter yeah he works quite good, just not comparable to Shimano.
@@LifeofMaik okay thanks
@@LifeofMaik and i meant drops like to ride on stairs down. And if i do drop its gonna be 2 or 4 stairs maximum. And i said both shifters because i meant the one at the back and the one you shift up or down
Now I understand.
Alright so the shifter (front) works fine its just not my kind of shifter but that's personal
The derailleur (rear) works pretty good so no need to worry.
And yes a drop from 4 stairs will be completely fine. Riding stairs however will work, but will use the fork quite strongly, after some time the fork can develop play but that's normal for this price point and you should be good for most of the time.
@@LifeofMaik okay thank you very much. I apreciate it. Subscribed and liked!
Hey man great review! Considering this I am 183 cm should I go for L or XL?
Thank you. There is no way to tell that, Decathlon says XL from 1,85 upwards.
I'd say to try both out, the XL is worth the consideration.
Alternatively: For a more upright and comfortable position L
For an more aggressive position go for the XL
@@LifeofMaik Appreciate the reply. Keep up the great content. Subscribed
I always go 1 size down from manufacturer suggestion. Adjust with bar height and such. Less weight and flex.
@@tomthomsen11 Thanks mate! Anyway I got the boardman MHT 8.9 and I am loving it so far!
stupid question, why I should spend money for the 540 instead of picking this one?
That's actually a great question.
The difference in between these bikes is the shimano hollowtech crank and the fork which you can lock from the bars.
Other than that it's the better choice to buy the 540 if you need the range coming from the 2x system
If you don't need the range and don't want to lock the Suspension out the 530 is the better choice
@@LifeofMaik thanks man, you great, subscribed.
Hey does your bike steer right also when you tilted it up from the ground?
Do you mean the handlebars when lifting it from the ground or during a wheelie?
@@LifeofMaik no just when you lift it up standing still like it leans right like its unbalanced or something
@@LifeofMaik almost like the weight of the fork from the weight adjuster pulls it to the right. Making it difficult to ride without hands
Well to some degree that's normal, you have additional weigth on one side (the shifter). It could however be
a) That the fork and handlebars are just not perfectly straight (you can easily fix it) just hold your front tyre between your legs and adjust the bars. Alternatively loosen the clams (you can be more precise that way) and adjust it.
b)It's possible that the headset is indexed (too tight) to fix that loosen the clam screws on your steerer tube and the headset screw (on top). After that, tighten it slowly and rock your fork until there is not play left.
You can adjust your weight or ride faster to ride without hands as well (I should probably make a video baout thatn thanks for the hint)
Hi,
Thanks for the review!
Is this bike faster on TARMAC roads and on urban roads..?..also please advice on the shifters..is is smoother than 520?
Hello there,
Faster than which bike? the 520? No for the gearing, but that only counts if you are able to pedal hard enough to maintain around 30km/h for a longer time, so no worries for the most people including me. everthing is is the same.
Yes the 530 shifts way smoother than the 520 and you will notice it.
@@LifeofMaik thanks for the reply. I have a ST 520 and I'm planning to buy a new Rockrider bike..Should I go for 530 or 540...please advice...
I would recommend the 530
It's simply more bang for your bucks
@@LifeofMaik ....I hope it will be good for city / urban rides..
I want to buy one from where
It's a decathlon bike so just check their website or your local store
I just bought this bike today, but feel like the steering wheel is to low, can i change it?
You have 3 options if the size is okay
1. Check if you have spacers left over the stem (rings over the thing that holds your bars) (cheapest)
2. Buy a new set of handlebars with rise (expensive)
3. Get used to it (maybe the best idea if the size is right)
@@LifeofMaik i have 2 stems, but i have no clue how to get them off😂. 1 black en one yellow/green.
Text me on Instagram and I will guide you
@@LifeofMaik i fixt it :)! There was this cover over the imbus whole. Got the steeringwheel of and placed the spacers underneith the stem :)
Happy to hear that
Have a good ride 👍
Doe is used narrow wide chainring?
Yes, although not the best one
@@LifeofMaik does it wear out quickly?
Quicker than a quality chainring but unless you plan on riding around 5.000km with cleaning I doubt this will be a problem
Make a review on St 30
Hey, it's not available in my country so hard to tell.
How about a "could you" or "please" next time?
530 vs 540?
530 if you don't care about the lockout on the fork
@@LifeofMaik Btw great vid. Good production value. I get seth bike hacks wibes. Continue like this and you will go far :)
@@LifeofMaik sorry for the question but what's the lockout on the fork? The ability to lock the suspension?
Correct that's what I meant
microshift advent vs shimano acera?
The shifter is Microshift and not rockrider, I have the same bike, and the shift setup is from Microshift
The video is two years old, it could be that they changed it after a while. Just like the 520st which had a sram shifter and derailleur instead of a microshift
st 530 or 540 v2? What is more worth buying ?
If you live near steep hills or have the budget the 540 V2. The shifting is a bit better and your cassette is bigger. If not I'd go for the 530 with hydraulic brakes.
It is a slight downgrade but you save around 10%.
Right now where I live there is a discount 400€ 530, 430€ 540. In that case 540 for sure.
@@LifeofMaik Thanks for the reply. In my place 530 costs 400€ and 540 costs 450€...actually now I have brand new st120 but I consider returning it and I dont know which would be better to buy 530 or 540. I want to ride in woods mainly but nothing extreme ...just normal hills and classic cycle forest paths (maybe st120 would be sufficient too). The only thing I see better in 540v2 compare to 530 is that suspension can be locked at 540 but I dont know if I really need that. What you think ?
The 120 has the downside that there are no hydraulic brakes and no derailleur hanger. I advise that you upgrade the bike.
The lockout on the suspension is only necessary if you ride uphill for a longer time or a lot of uphill standing. As stated the main difference I see is the gearing. If you ride long somewhat steep uphills, normal but steep uphills, or are relatively unfit, the 540 is the better option because of the wider cassette.
You probably won't notice much of a difference when shifting on a day to day bases. Downhill are both bikes similar, if you get the hydraulic disc brakes for the 530.
Short: If you ride steep stuff uphill, or want the option of an easy gear, 540. If not you can save the money and go for the 530. Or simply choose the bike based on style if you can't decide.
Suspension on ? Oil? Pls
It's a Coil fork with preload adjustments set to your weight with a scale.
LifeofMaik i know But oil or spring ?
A Coil spring
Ok
ST 530 vs 540?
As often said, in the comments
530
What kind of mtb is ? Trail . Enduro . Xc .....
If anything at all an XC Bike but it's not offically listed to be safe for proper XC courses
520 vs. 530?
530
St100 vs st520?
Except you just want a bike to pedal from a to b and want to invest a minimal amount 520 (or 530)
I found this bike on sale for 220 euros. 😮
That's a great deal
I see U have size L. How tall are you ?
I am 184cm and it is between L and XL. Ofc on my local decathlon store 520,530,540 are sold out so I am not able to check it :/
I'm 179cm
If you're not sure about your size, measure and compare your seam length
If you have longer legs and a shorter upper body go for L
Vice versa XL
@@LifeofMaik thx for fast reply. I have to check that. Most of bikes fit in size L for me (19").
To be honest, I almost bougth giant talon 2ge (29"). Better things inside ect. But on the other hand, I need bike only for city and forest (60%/40%) without any jumping. Ehh... it is not easy choice
Comparing these two is kind of unfair the giant is literally double the price of the rockrider.
I'm all for a 29er
But a 1x drivetrain is simply better except you live in a fairly hilly area.
If you would consider yourself fit or in a relative flat area points would go to the 530
If you plan on riding more in the woods, or need those easier gears the giant is a better choice. Especially if you compare the frames.
If it's a commuter bike account that you will wear off your drivetrain way faster and it could get stolen.
So then the 530 might be a better solution.
@@LifeofMaik hah, I know it is unfair! That's why it is hard to decide :) Spend more money for "better" bike (29", alivio, deore, better dumper) but on other hand probably I dont need better bike. The probably is a key here.
I am completly amatour who has enougth sitting home (homeoffice) and want to go to normall office (bus or trum is nightmar with mask and overcrowded) and time to time to forest for fresh air (2x in week). I live in completly flat area. I have not used bike since ... hmmm.. at least 4years!
Also it would be my only bike, so as you mentioned - It could be stolen when I would be in work. Price for 530 is 313GBP vs giant for 570 GBP. Price is almost doubled (82%).
The idea is also UNIBIKE SHADOW (29' altus, 3x9 gears, 440GBP) - looks like compromise between btwin and giant, but I never heard about "unibike" brand.
I never heard of unibike as well.
For me it sounds like a dilemma.
a 1x drivetrain is less maintanance, the fork of the giant is better and the frame, not to mention the 29er
I would decide based on budget, (what do yo want and what can you afford to spend (dont forget you need a proper lock, a helmet, a pump, basic tools))
If you have enough money ask yourself, if you will ride in the forest, where it is more bumpy or some trails, if yes then the giant, you can ride mountainbike trails on it.
If not, the rockrider, simply because it has everything you need.
29 Would suit you better due to your size, but 27,5 has it's more nimble characteristics, which are better for city riding. You can steer faster and accelerate faster.
Is it bad for the bike when your doing wheelies
Only if you land heavy after the wheelie. If you manage to do it kinda controlled you'll be fine
Oh then i need to change the tires with another one
is that an L size?
Yes it is
How tall are you ?
I'm 179 cm or around 5'11
530 or 540, and whats the difference?
Why is one better / worse than other?
To be completely honest I would go. For the 530, save the remaining money for upgrades if wanted or the next bike
The 540 doesn't stand out that much comparing to the 530.
Maybe next season they will make a newer version.
The only major benefit is the hollow tech crank on The 540.
But that's it.
@@LifeofMaik thanks
@@LifeofMaik Tho I'm not so sure about that front fork, is it good or like a pogo stick
They actually have some damping not comparable with an airfork or proper Coil fork.
But you can't expect a good one below 700€ on a new bike
I found my choice, because decathlon is out of stock at my place, I'll wait for the next year because maybe they will make the 530 with the Advent X setup which would be pretty cool.
No chain guard?
No chain guard, it is not needed in my opinion.
Never dropped a chain with my main bikes although I never ride with a chain guide
@@LifeofMaik ok, no mud flap needed aswell in your opinion? , thanks for the quick response
I would say so but this depends on your local conditions and preferences.
Most of Them are to Zip them on.
So these fit any bike
530 vs 540 ? Please
Short version 530
longer version:
To be completely honest I would go. For the 530, save the remaining money for upgrades if wanted or the next bike
The 540 doesn't stand out that much comparing to the 530.
Maybe next season they will make a newer version.
The only major benefit is the hollow tech crank on The 540.
530
can you go fast with this bike ?
It depends on your understanding of fast
30kmh on a flat or even 35
Yes
20 on a rough section
Kind of but not for long and not safely
This is not a bike to max out the speed but on a more modest road you can go easily up to 30km/h
I read on the UK decathlon website that it is really slow like 10mps tops. I am realy concerned about it and whether to choose this one or the 520 model.
@@nikolayiliev9793 I could go 20 miles an hour with adequate pedal frequency. Yes you can get a faster top speed, but the least people will pedal that fast on a straight line.
is it good for wheelies??
I wouldn't say good but quite alright.
@@LifeofMaik oh you think there is a other rockrider bike that’s good for wheelies
@@AwakenedMatthew Not in this price range, however you can definetly wheelie this bike jsut like any bike.
@@LifeofMaik oh oke because I think that te de bikes or mafia bikes are a bit on the expensive side if you starting like me
Hmm going with this bike on enduro trails is a bad idea am i right? xD
Proo.... Yeah definetly 😅
You'll probably destroy something and or won't have a good time as you could have.
520vs530vs540 ? Please react
530 all the way
@@LifeofMaik thx does the st520 have better suspension than the st100 because the st100 has rockhard suspension
And is the 520 lighter than the st100?
They have in theory a better suspension which can be more or less dialed to your weight.
The 520 is lighter
The 530 even more.
But not always is lighter better. Just in this case
@@LifeofMaik thx i want a light bike and a affordable one because i want to do wheelies and on it and just go trail riding
What do u mean not real mtb?
Decathlon even states that this bike is not to be used on mountainbike trails.
Not even cross country trails.
Reason being the components are too weak to handle major impacts like drops, rocks or roots.
After using a 520 St for two days on normal trails not Enduro, just normal trails the fork had quite a bit of play in the bushings. That means the fork is damaged and should be changed (at least the bushings).
The wheel doesn't hold true as well.
It's enough to ride in the woods and on smaller paths without any high speed or major obstacles.
For everything else you need to Spend more money for a bike which is capable of doing that.
That starts around 700€
@@LifeofMaik One day I asked experiences decathlon employe and he said that this bike is designed for forest trails :
It depends what one understands as forest trails, I worked there once as well.
Smooth gravel roads in the forest are no problem also smooth singletrails or green trails shouldn't be much of a problem with the right technique and adequate speed.
If you don't believe me, check the website under product concept and technology - user directions and check for yourself.
@@LifeofMaik I mean yea I agree with you that it shouldn t be used for mtb if it takes jumping and high speeds but enduro natural trails in mountains without jumping is what this bike was designed for even pictures of this bike at decathlon website present this type of trails even more extreme than I described
This is true.
It is weird that they advertise it like this, because on my local trails which are mostly red although I rode more blue trails with the rockrider, without jumping the bike was knackered and needed quite some readjusting (truing the wheels, tightening the bb, and the play in the fork ist still there).
Che schifo
Rockrider 2018 transmission (8*3=24) 🔥💨
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Thank you decathlon for the downgrade ❤️🖕
Nah Cmon instead of 32 teeth you now get over 40 that's a huge improvement. And any decent mtb has only one front gear so that's not really a downgrade
If you don't put 50 behind you don't climb hills
Well I have a hill with an avarage gradient of around 21% and max gradient 33% (gps) and I can ride it up in the wet with a 32-46 so I call this statement wrong