Decathlon are changing their product lines and next years bikes are 650 wheels with cheapo far poorer quality forks and other bits.
However if you are short (which I am) they still have some of last years models in stock.
This one is 41% off the Rafal 740 bike reduced from £900 to £529.99 but is only available in Small.
Its a bit higher spec than your average bike but as the fork is available elsewhere for over £400 its a lot of bike for the money left.
Made for Frequent training and XC racing
Aluminium XC designed for racing. High-end, reliable and extremely efficient equipment: SRAM X9 / X7 drive train; Mavic Cross Ride wheel.
FrameNew (6061 double butted) aluminium racing frame - 1450 g in size S (previous 8.2 frame weighed 1850 g).
New geometry inspired by the XC carbon competition frame
New standards:
- Conical steering socket;
- Height Direct mount on the front derailleur;
- Post mount for rear brake callipers;
- PressFit 92 bottom bracket
As with the XC carbon frame, this bike has a very comfortable geometry that is devilishly efficient!
2/
SuspensionNew 100 mm Marvel PRO fork
Handlebar lockout
11/8" to 1.5" aluminium tapered steerer tube
ISO AIR system
9 mm axle
Weight: 1589 g
3/
Drive trainSRAM drive train: X9 for front derailleur; new X7 direct mount for front derailleur; SRAM crankset.
SRAM X7 PUSH PULL type shifters
4/
Crankset / CassetteSpecially designed for frequent/intense XC riding: 11 X 36 (10 speed) cassette
44 X 33 X 22 crankset
5/
BrakesNew generation Avid DB3 (front and rear)
Weight: 305 g (without disc)
Aluminium lever
Calliper design: double piston, forged in 2 pieces, DOT 5.1 Liquid Aluminium
6/
Handlebars / Stem / SteeringNew Rockrider XC oversize flat handlebars for extra stability (660 mm in sizes S and M; 680 mm in size L and XL)
New Rockrider XC stem; Built-in headset with sealed bearings.
Oversize stem and handlebars for extra rigidity.
New foam grips with "Lock-on" attachment system
7/
WheelsNew Mavic Cross Ride wheels
Reinforced rims: H2 compression
Hub quality: FTS-X freewheel, QRM bearings
Straight durable profiled spokes
Weight (pair of wheels): 1900 g
front wheel: 880 g
9 mm axle
8/
TyresHutchinson Python Wheels Front and Rear
26 x 2.00 tube type (with inner tube)
11kg??? For an MTB? My roadie weighs more :disappointed:
chrisbass to MAdam98
29 Oct 15#10
really? that must be a beast of a road bike!
jonesinamillion
28 Oct 15#3
All gone.
Bargain!
eek
28 Oct 15#4
Back in stock...
hatton420
29 Oct 15#5
Only kiddy size small left.
eek to hatton420
29 Oct 152#6
I seem to remember saying that. And it's not kiddy size as its perfect if less than 5ft 7
lovelybeer
29 Oct 15#7
These are similar to the old Rockrider 8.3 which I've had for a couple of years now in large and it's still running strong - the Manitou forks are great (you can adjust the air pressure in them), remote fork lockout, seriously light frame, Mavic Cross Ride rims are decent too (though mine are 26" rather than 650B). Brakes aren't the very best out there, but they're far from rubbish! The Prologo X10 saddle alone retails for about £60 on CrMo rails (I swapped for a Charge Spoon, though, as it fits my geometry better).
This is a great price and is pretty much what you'd pay for a £1000 bike to work voucher when you're a higher tax payer - great deal if you can get one!
Hunkerdown
29 Oct 15#8
The wife has the ltd edition Rafal and it's an excellent bike especially for the price they are asking. We paid £675 for it a few months back. Be aware sizes seem slightly smaller than normal so you might need one size up.
bonzobanana
29 Oct 15#9
Shame if Decathlon are reducing the component quality for future bikes. I remember looking at their bikes in the Southampton store a couple years ago and was impressed with the component quality of the bikes for the money. Best I'd seen for value for quality bikes.
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However if you are short (which I am) they still have some of last years models in stock.
This one is 41% off the Rafal 740 bike reduced from £900 to £529.99 but is only available in Small.
Its a bit higher spec than your average bike but as the fork is available elsewhere for over £400 its a lot of bike for the money left.
Made for Frequent training and XC racing
Aluminium XC designed for racing. High-end, reliable and extremely efficient equipment: SRAM X9 / X7 drive train; Mavic Cross Ride wheel.
FrameNew (6061 double butted) aluminium racing frame - 1450 g in size S (previous 8.2 frame weighed 1850 g).
New geometry inspired by the XC carbon competition frame
New standards:
- Conical steering socket;
- Height Direct mount on the front derailleur;
- Post mount for rear brake callipers;
- PressFit 92 bottom bracket
As with the XC carbon frame, this bike has a very comfortable geometry that is devilishly efficient!
2/
SuspensionNew 100 mm Marvel PRO fork
Handlebar lockout
11/8" to 1.5" aluminium tapered steerer tube
ISO AIR system
9 mm axle
Weight: 1589 g
3/
Drive trainSRAM drive train: X9 for front derailleur; new X7 direct mount for front derailleur; SRAM crankset.
SRAM X7 PUSH PULL type shifters
4/
Crankset / CassetteSpecially designed for frequent/intense XC riding: 11 X 36 (10 speed) cassette
44 X 33 X 22 crankset
5/
BrakesNew generation Avid DB3 (front and rear)
Weight: 305 g (without disc)
Aluminium lever
Calliper design: double piston, forged in 2 pieces, DOT 5.1 Liquid Aluminium
6/
Handlebars / Stem / SteeringNew Rockrider XC oversize flat handlebars for extra stability (660 mm in sizes S and M; 680 mm in size L and XL)
New Rockrider XC stem; Built-in headset with sealed bearings.
Oversize stem and handlebars for extra rigidity.
New foam grips with "Lock-on" attachment system
7/
WheelsNew Mavic Cross Ride wheels
Reinforced rims: H2 compression
Hub quality: FTS-X freewheel, QRM bearings
Straight durable profiled spokes
Weight (pair of wheels): 1900 g
front wheel: 880 g
9 mm axle
8/
TyresHutchinson Python Wheels Front and Rear
26 x 2.00 tube type (with inner tube)
9/
Saddle / seat postNew aluminium Rockrider Competition seat post (31.6 mm).
Prologo X10 saddle
10/
PedalsWellgo clipless pedals
11/
Weight11 kg 500 in size M, without pedals
All comments (25)
Bargain!
This is a great price and is pretty much what you'd pay for a £1000 bike to work voucher when you're a higher tax payer - great deal if you can get one!