Christened...

That £60 could get me a seat that doesn't cripple me after an hours ride :smiley:
So far I have got a decent front light to get me down the canal path at night, 600 lumens is just about enough but I think a cheap import for the helmet soon. The rear for nows a £2.50 LED/Laser one off eBay that works well but I wan't brighter for on road use at night.

And I don't do the skin tight cycle shorts so I got the padded under version, still cripples me on that bloody seat though!

Only thing I have on it at the mo is a pair of V12 copies as I can't deal with being clipped in, you do not slip off V12's ( I was advised V8's but the 12's have sealed bearings so less work needed in the long run)

I throw drinks in my backpack until I get a bladder for the right price to fit in it and as of yet have not won an auction for a good U lock :disappointed:
At my age and weight you need to stop and get your heart rate back below 160 before having a heart attack requiring an air ambulance if you are lucky enough to be found!

Not been out on it for a few weeks as we all got colds so riding was out the window!

The Decathlon MTB helmet was a poor buy as is has elastic instead of a dial adjustment so it's crap and hurts after a while.

Also still looking for better tyres and a pump as I just have patches and gas cartridges at the mo.

Brakes are good but noisy so maybe pads soon, read up on bedding them in as I think I got it wrong, I should have got them hotter than I did, same as a car slow bedding in is wrong, cook em and ride them cool a few times.

Buy a shock pump, the decathlon ones spot on for under £20, Also the track pumps good for under £15

Can anyone let me know what type of valve the tyres have - Presta or Schrader?

Shipping email sent :-)

I got this message today from them:

out of stock again, and Size S is not showing any more

Just saw this in Decathon Giltbrook today. Bought one for my wife when it was £400, and that was a steal. I just can't justify one for myself.

It's a beautiful bike. Total bargain. The groupset is a quality Deore/SLX mix, the air fork has an adjustable spring rate (great for my 5'0" mrs - just get yourself a shock pump to adjust), adjustable rebound damping, stiff 32mm stanchions. It's not the lightest mountain bike in the world, but every single component is built to last. It's even got a chainstay protector and little rubber sheaths where the cables might rub against the frame!

You might need some pedals, hers came with SPDs with some adaptors. I swapped them out with some DMR V8s I had lying around.

It's a shame to see they also had this year's Rockrider 560 - it's got 650b rims (ooh, fasionable) and a bargain bin fork, what looks like a rebadged low end Suntour, for £500. Wouldn't touch it with a 10ft pole.

Rather ridiculously, despite being told by Decathlon customer service that this was the end of the stock, and it would never ever come in stock again, and despite me being signed up to receive stock alerts and never receiving anything. This is BACK IN STOCK according to the website. I've placed and order and will see what they say...

Thanks for the info. Do you have any email communication from them to this affect that you would be happy to share with me? They have just fobbed me off.

I got the rockrider 580 in the end, paid the same price as the 560. I had 3 orders for the 560 confirmed, then canceled and wasn't very pleased with Decathlon customer service for a while but after a few phone calls we finally sorted it out. The rrp for the 580 seems overpriced to me as it isn't much of an improvement on the 560. I'm waiting on a shock pump to be delivered tomorrow so haven't tested it out properly yet.

anyone know which of Decathalon's kickstands fits this bike?

I know £190 more, I'm more of a leisure rider, so probably stick to the 560, and avoid all the hassle of changing it. I didn't see the Rafal + when I saw the RR for 339 went straight to it as it's really good deal.
But through the cycle scheme I would have saved around 1/3 so it would have only been approx. 130 more for the Rafal :disappointed:
But can't go wrong with the RR560, got brilliant reviews :smiley:

Probably! but it is nearly £200 more. :confused:

Is this Rafal (LINK) at 41% off much better than the RR560?
I've ordered the 560 through cycle scheme but now having doubts whether to cancel that and go for this one!!!

There seems to be an older Rockrider 560 with 27.5 wheels and a Suntour fork and the new model 27.5 which has the ROCK SHOX XC30 fork and Deore gearing. My understanding is that I would be paying the same price as I had for the Rockrider 560 with 26inch wheels. I'm also 6'2 and kinda caught between the L and Xl size, but I think i'll go with Xl.

are the handlebars adjustable (up and down) at all? if so, how? thanks

That is what I did and needed to move it all the way back but I need to do it again to be sure :smiley:

the forward/backwards position of the saddle has nothing to do with reach. the saddle should be positioned so that you can pedal comfortably (as a very rough guide hang a string with a weight on off your kneecap with the pedals horizontal and it should intersect the axle of the pedal). stem length should be adjusted for reach. Be careful though shorter stems can make the handling 'twitchy'

that sounds like really bad advice

it is much easier to make a small bike bigger than a big bike smaller

My order was cancelled as well and they've offered me the option of getting the newer version 27.5 bike which seems to be quite similar but it's white:( . Reckon it's still a decent deal but I'd prefer a more discreet color.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-580-mountain-bike-275-id_8336093.html

Well a contract was formed from my understanding. I wouldnt settle for a tenner personally but depends how bothered by it you are.

Money WAS taken... They've said that it's now not in stock anywhere, and have offered me £10.

Seems so. But still let them know your not happy. If they didn't take the money then from what i understand that's the seal.

Their website T&Cs say the following

Generation of an order confirmation e-mail means that Decathlon.co.uk has accepted your order, which will then form the sales contract between the Parties.

But then goes on to say:

If an item ordered is not available, Decathlon.co.uk reserves the right to cancel the order, in which case You will be notified accordingly.

So it seems like they've covered there backs... We'll see what they come with.

Yeah, I emailed and got a stock response saying that although they try to keep online stock levels accurate, they aren't always. But still, you'd think actually checking stock would be part any of the 'registration, confirmation and preperation stages' that my order has already gone through...

Apparently that's going to be the last of the stock available online. There is stock in a couple of stores but obviously it's hard for me to go and pick them up, and they are all at the £399 price rather than the £340. (Although at this stage, I'd happily pay the £399 for it!).

I've emailed them again saying that even now my order status says 'Your order is confirmed. The products of your order are being supplied.' which definitely implies that, well, my order is being supplied!! We'll see what they come back with.

Other option is to try and pick something else up in the sales after Christmas, but even then I don't think it would be as good as this deal.

Ordered the bike on Sunday, and it went through the 'registration', 'confirmation' and 'preparation' order stages fine, only for me to receive an email saying that the item was out of stock. Gutted! I live in Afghanistan but am coming back to the UK in a few months and was going to bring it back out with me. I've signed up for announcements for when it comes back in stock in my size - but if it ever does I'm not sure it will be at this price.

thanks

for others:

http://www.spanninga.com/products/headlamps/illico-2/
http://www.spanninga.com/products/rearlights/presto-2-2/

The rings are for the lights. The small one
For the small light and large for the front. Instead of trying to explain it you will have to do what i did and check the light manufacturers website and its got some pictures on there, that will help somewhat. You will figure it out!

But you take the seat off on the rear to fit and it's a bit of a fiddle and seems really tight fitting but it's right.

good call with the stickers on the tyres - I've taken them off and the stickers on the shocks too (I wish all the stickers were removable as it'd look great in just black).


embarrassingly I have to ask - how do they actually fit on?

also - any ideas what the two random rubber rings are for too?



it looks like DMR V6 are the most popular 'proper' pedals - where's cheapest for then and are their any other recommendations for a replacement saddle?

thanks

Christened...

I didn't find the seat uncomfortable, probably because my old bike was the same or slightly worse, so you definitely get used to it.

You will need the shock pump, and as for the light, it opens by turning the lens to the left until it clicks, it is as simple as it gets, led on a breadboard connected to a 3v battery so you should be able to adjust it, if not they will swap it in store.

shocks like tyres will lose air over time and should be inflated to match your weight so they work properly, as it stands they come set low for shipping as they have to factor in being flown increasing the internal pressure like bags of crisps on a plane!

the stickers are still on mine for now but I did have to push them on when I got the bike so I can't see them leaving much of a mark that you couldn't get off with some lemon juice or isopropanol.

I wonder how the new riders backsides will be after 10 miles on that seat :neutral_face:

Yep agreed. Just bought a bike carrier as well, looking forward to it arriving so I can take it to some woods and get it dirty!

Yeah will come in handy that fiver off for accessories. Stickers came off easy and didn't leave any residue. Those stickers are little too busy for me. I like less is more etc. But i left the sticker so it sat above the Michelin sign on tyre. Looks good to me! We got ourselves aa cracking bike for the money. Chuffed with it.

Mine arrived, adjusted and got out for a short ride on it. Really like it, although I did almost hit the back of a van when I was distracted by the possibility of undoing the fork lockout while jumping off a kerb!

I see what you mean about the wheel stickers, did they come off cleanly? Nothing I hate more than removing stickers and having a sticky mess left behind!

The front light of mine doesn't seem to work, when you push the button forward it comes on and then goes off, seems like a lose connection. Not sure I was going to fit it anyway but I will probably nip into Decathlon at some point. Have a £5 voucher to spend anyway, might get the £15 shock pump, although not sure I need it?

Suprised you get any lights with it to be honest. Wasn't expecting them. Don't wry I've put food bags on them too. :wink:

Can't class those free things as lights, oh and don't get them wet :smiley:

Fitted the lights! Was ridiculously easy once i figured it out. Expected them to be more complicated for some reason. :neutral_face: No instructions whatsoever didn't help. But got there in the end. Can't wait to get out!

​That works for me, hopefully it comes Thursday. Pedals came today, went for the DMR V6s.

Been out for a spin for 20 mins. Managed to get a reduced pair of pedals from sainsburys tonight for £1.80 :confused:. Don't know if national or not but bloody good deal. They'll Do for now anyway and they let me get out for a spin. Loved it. Invigorating lol been too long.

I had original confirmation that stated the order number and ESTIMATED delivery date 19th but told on the same email i will get another email when it was dispatched and i can track order etc.

19 th got the email saying it was dispatched and to expect it the next day.

Presuming that you will get a email tomorrow. And the bike will do the rounds like mine did today before arriving. Also signing in to your account and checking the progress of your order tells you a little bit of info preparation, loading and shipping.

​When you say you were originally expecting yesterday was that the original date they gave you on the website? I have had an order confirmation but nothing since and the original date was tomorrow. Did you get a dispatch email or anything?

For those talking about gel covers for the saddle, can I recommend THIS from tesco. Really comfy saddle but doesn't look like it belongs on a fat granny's bike! Also I find the gel seat covers tend to slide about too much.
Of course the purists say you should persevere with the 'razorblade' saddles until you get used to them.

Oh and i got no phone call from the delivery people like decathlon said i would. So a long wait in for the missus today. Not happy!

Just bought one of these. Ridiculously good deal. On the bike radar forums they are raved about as a worthy spec. of bikes upward of £600. Shimano deore, rockshox forks, hydraulic brakes, lightweight frame - the bike comes in just under 13kg! Fantastic.

Would this be a good choice for 5 months touring around South East Asia? Any cheap quality panniers out there?

Regards in advance.

Glad you mentioned. Noted!
Should have got the pedals by now but me being the indecisive git i am i still haven't decided. My mate might have a spare pair in the meantime though.

doh!

found out that you need to put about 10psi more in to account for the bit lost when removing the pump.

No but gonna get the one you suggested next week when i go past decathlon. Only thing i got was the lock but didn't realise it came with the coil. Then ordered that separately. So now have 2 coils and a lock. :disappointed:

Did you buy a shock pump?

just got a pair of DMR v6's, same shape as the V12 but only about 340g a pair. No removable pins, but grip well on the 1st ride out. Sealed bearings, same as the v12's
You can pick them up for about £16 new

I had a pair of V8's a few years back and the bearings were shi te tbh. Never had any issues with the Superstar Nano's in the last few years.

Bought one, thanks OP.

Read The reviews for the v12 and a lot of people mentioning the weight of them. But they don't mention the actual weight on the site. They were a small few who said the bearings were not that great also.

Plus the Nano's are now made in the UK !

Cant decide between the nano or v12 pedals. Much difference in quality for the tenner difference? Or any more alternatives?

http://www.merlincycles.com/exustar-keo-pedals-e-pr100pp-60390.html?source=aw&awc=3361_1444914073_22276cf62748c1f75775c4b9b1b94c76

Look good.

Just been reading about shimano saints but can't andand won't be spending that much. But they get great reviews. Wish they were around the same price point.

Think I'll go with them as i don't need to go daft with spending. Although the bikes my bday present. I'm not entering any competitions :smile:

Think they'll do fine. Cheers

Also for people thinking of doing a bit of road/canal path riding with this bike these tyres are great, cityjet 26x 1.50

To be honest with having to get some anyway. I Might aswell get a dedicated pair. As I'm getting the clipless whether I want them or not but thanks for the suggestion.

They look good. Presume anyway that you would need the appropriate footwear for the clipless that i don't own aswell.
Yet

Maybe look for some combination pedals, would give you the option to use either.

Something like this?
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/m424-mountain-bike-pedals-id_5744464.html

I think unless you are super serious you wouldn't want just clipless pedals, too much faff if you just want to ride to the shops quickly.

Aye they're clipless. Never used them so for me, probably best sticking to what i know.

They are clipless right? Not sure of the quality of them I guess the first question would be whether you want clipless or not.

Could have saved myself a few extra quid buying in store as they said they would just swap them out. For what i don't know, but for convenience I ordered online . Don't know but might end up using the original ones further down the line if not then I'll try flogging them.

Hopefully wont need it too much,but for the long rides for stop offs. In my haste i thought it came with the cable but have since ordered that aswell. Hoping to do alot of canal riding.

Great choice, solid lock.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Provictor-Security-Bike-Bicycle-U-Lock/dp/B015OB7E2Q/ref=pd_cp_200_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0FZFSDHB9W0PCG1KZAZA&dpID=412NZj1HX7L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL70_SR70%2C70_



Gone for this now.

astonishingly good bike for the price!
FYI stockport store have a fair few in stock, M or L!

How does this compare with Carrera Vulcan? http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/carrera-vulcan-mens-mountain-bike-2015

I have one :smiley:

And me, this helps as Strava said I use about 450 calories on a 10 mile run but I expect more the state I get in!

Saddle here , think tredz is a bit cheaper but can be a pain with delivery sometimes

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/saddles-road-charge-spoon-cromo-saddle/chagsadd200

Thanks, that's what I've done.

Pedals http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/nano-x-pedals.htm with code flash20fp for £31.99

For pedals get these, use code flash20fp to get them for £31.99. Been running these pedals for years with no issues. Also for a saddle wider isn't always better, once you get used to this saddle you won't go back. Get yourself a charge spoon saddle for great comfort .

I'm six foot. What size is generally suitable on this bike, L or XL? I should be L but is a size up advisable.

​Patches and CO2 are a problem unless you have a good inflator. sometimes you need some air in the tube to find the puncture
take a spare tube as well

Been out the game myself for a while and had to do the same.

Good price. I got the Rockrider 520 a while ago (It's currently £10 less than the 560) and it's been a decent bike. The 520 is known for an issue with the chain skipping/slipping. My local store sorted this out first time around (replaced the entire rear wheel assembly) under warranty but unfortunately after about 14 months of having the new wheel, the issue has started happening again.

I took it into store the other day in the hope they'd replace the wheel again but the team were clearly rushed off their feet and arranged for me to come back another time. We'll see what happens!

Thanks I know nothing about MTB specs so was interested in getting some opinions.

There is another more detailed chart. States that 173-176
M/L Personal preference. Could have tall torso /small legs etc Im of normal proportion by the way. Although packing a little more than i would like on the old belly :wink:


MTB
Height:
(in cm) Size

135 - 150/XS
150 - 165/S
165 - 173/M
173 - 176M/L
176 - 180/L
180 - 184L/XL
184 - 195XL

Worth noting the specs on the link.

SizeS (1.55m-1.65m)
M (1.66m-1.75m)
L (1.76m-1.85m)
XL (1.86m-2m)

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/size-guide.html

Go about half way down for the MTB size guide.

Im 175cm so in the M/L bracket but having tried both went for the M

My height puts me right between the large and x-large. Without bring able to try one I have ordered the x-large. How have people with experience of btwin found their sizing? I know the my previous bike I favoured a slighter larger size.

Looking for a decent size guide to add here to help others.

Having trouble with phone though.

You know of a special bike with these specs?

Medium out of stock now!

Be aware that B'Twin is just a Decathlon own brand, nothing special.

Estimated delivery is a week, so not gonna get on it this weekend. Unless they bring it forward. Hope so. Be good to get out with my little one as well.

Ah great so you have choice. I only had seen people mentioning previously about using the scheme with Halfords. Upto you then eh. Decisions Decisions.

A lot of companies restrict it to Halfords but mine allow any bike shop. I actually sourced a few Planet X road bikes over the past number of years through the scheme but am bored with the roads :smiley:

I've been considering taking up mountain biking and had decided to wait until next years Cycle To Work Scheme comes around to buy cheaper.

What I'm now wondering is, am I likely to save at all by waiting until March and getting 25% off through the scheme or is this deal good enough to bite the bullet now?

Cracking spec for the money, no better deal at this price point

That's what I've ordered but the one with the cable aswell for a fiver more.

Absolute bargain and all sizes are in stock.

Also please remember to get decent locks if you're planning on leaving this out in public! On Sunday I came back to my bike (which was locked in the city centre) and the poor guys on the rack next to me were on the phone to the police- having had their 2-week old bikes (worth over a grand in total) stolen. They'd locked them together using a £4 combination lock. Oops!

Get either two of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AW7P7JK

or one of the above plus a thick cable lock for your front wheel. It's recommended you spend at least 10% of your bike's value on locks.

I currently have a trek x calibre 9 2015 on hold for £699. Should I get this one instead?

Looks like a decent bike at the RRP.... stupidly good for under £340!

Pleasing on the eye too.

Great bike btwin are iv got the rock rider 5.2 model great bikes all round :smile: GREAT BUY

I thought about it but would like something a little wider 1st :smiley:

Cracking deal

Get a gel seat cover.
I bought one and it makes a world of difference

Seat that bad? :confused:

Like the idea of padded shorts for underneath though :wink: good shout. I use a excersise bike alot and could have done with some of those. duh.

Thanks for the advise on the V12's ill get some of those. As i asked the guy yesterday instore and he said he would swap them out but as im getting online ill end up with those small clip in pedals.

Thanks for tips on other stuff, truly appreciate it.

Ps get well soon! That seat is missing you.

I visited four or five Decathlon stores whilst in France this year and was eyeing this up. Instead I went and upgraded my old MTB (spent out on Friday just gone). Had I known this was being reduced I would have bought this instead. Kids have the RR 340 (daughter) and 500 (youngest son) and the bikes are fantastic. My eldest is currently thinking about their entry level roadbike, the Triban 500 SE.

Stunning spec for that price, premium components all round, I paid that for a 2nd hand bike with some lesser components.

That £60 could get me a seat that doesn't cripple me after an hours ride :smiley:
So far I have got a decent front light to get me down the canal path at night, 600 lumens is just about enough but I think a cheap import for the helmet soon. The rear for nows a £2.50 LED/Laser one off eBay that works well but I wan't brighter for on road use at night.

And I don't do the skin tight cycle shorts so I got the padded under version, still cripples me on that bloody seat though!

Only thing I have on it at the mo is a pair of V12 copies as I can't deal with being clipped in, you do not slip off V12's ( I was advised V8's but the 12's have sealed bearings so less work needed in the long run)

I throw drinks in my backpack until I get a bladder for the right price to fit in it and as of yet have not won an auction for a good U lock :disappointed:
At my age and weight you need to stop and get your heart rate back below 160 before having a heart attack requiring an air ambulance if you are lucky enough to be found!

Not been out on it for a few weeks as we all got colds so riding was out the window!

The Decathlon MTB helmet was a poor buy as is has elastic instead of a dial adjustment so it's crap and hurts after a while.

Also still looking for better tyres and a pump as I just have patches and gas cartridges at the mo.

Brakes are good but noisy so maybe pads soon, read up on bedding them in as I think I got it wrong, I should have got them hotter than I did, same as a car slow bedding in is wrong, cook em and ride them cool a few times.

Buy a shock pump, the decathlon ones spot on for under £20, Also the track pumps good for under £15

Damn, I paid £399 so am rather bitter at the further price drop. It was worth the £399.

It took a lot of fettling to get it right as the setup at Decathlon is rubbish, I had to ask for the tyres to be pumped up to ride it home!

Seems a lot of bike for the money.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/size-guide.html
1

Frame 6061 T4 & T6 aluminium frame.
Sloping racing geometry: Responsive, lightweight and manoeuvrable.
Oversized seat and chain stays for greater rigidity and durability.
1.85 kg in size S;
available in 4 sizes
2

Fork ROCK SHOX XC32 TK SOLO AIR 100 mm, with SRAM Pop Loc handlebar lockout.
3

Suspension No rear suspension.
4

Drive train SHIMANO DEORE 24/32/42 crankset.
SHIMANO SLX 10-speed rear derailleur.
SHIMANO DEORE 3-speed front derailleur.
Shimano DEORE shifters. SHIMANO DEORE 11/36 cassette.
KMC X10 chain.
5

Brakes AVID DB1 brakes, equipped with 160 mm front and rear openwork discs
6

Handlebars Aluminium handlebar with a 31.8 mm diameter at the midpoint (oversize). Length: 660 mm for sizes S and M, and 680 mm for sizes L and XL.
7

Stem Aluminium BTWIN ROCKRIDER 560 stem compatible with 31.8 mm diameter (oversize) handlebars. Length: 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 mm for sizes S / M / L / XL, respectively.
8

Steering A-Headset 1-1/8" external headset, with sealed bearings for excellent watertightness.
9

Saddle BTWIN ROCKRIDER 560 saddle with a "soft touch" finish:sporty look, comfortable to ride. Wear-resistant side reinforcements.
10

Seat post Aluminium seat post, 29.8 mm diameter, 350 mm long. Saddle fastens with 2 screws for optimum weight.
11

Wheels Aluminium double-walled AERO All Round wheels with a high 19C wide profile, 32 spokes, 9 mm front and rear axles.
12

Tyres Versatile MICHELIN Country Trail tyres, 26 x 2.00, flex bead.
13

Pedals BTWIN Sport clipless pedals.
14

Accessories Optional accessories, including bottle cage, mud guards, under-the-saddle bag, rear pannier rack, smartphone holder, GPS, etc.
15

Weight 12.9 kg (size L) without pedals.
16

Electric assistance No electric assistance.

Thanks rev6