3 years later, we installed an e-bike conversion kit on this Rockrider. The link is below for those who might be interested! - kzread.info/dash/bejne/maCX2KmFXamxZrw.htmlsi=PxdBBUVcywhwJkR5

I had this bike for over three years, and I bought it when it still had BTWIN on the frame. For the money, it is an excellent bike to get acquired to mountainbiking. Once you have used more expensive bikes, you will notice some of the flaws. Nevertheless, I would recommend it if you don’t have a lot of money to spend. Final note: I never had a flat tire, although I only used it in the forrest and for Mountainbike tracks.

@basedpatriotLT

2 жыл бұрын

what are those flaws you would notice?

I have the Rockrider ST520 and all i can say is it has better gears than most $1000 bikes but the tires are a disadvantage. I am from Romania so most of the roads there are a bit rocky and bumpy but it holds very good at intensive use. I deffinitely reccomend this!!

@claudiun1523

3 жыл бұрын

salut, dacă zici ca ești din România, cam ce marime ar trebui sa aleg? Am 15 ani și 1.65

@typobeleaua

3 жыл бұрын

@@claudiun1523 eu am 1.56 si am versiunea small, poti merge cu varianta medium daca ivrei sa o ai pentru maj mult timp, informatii inutile dar daca te intereseaza tot zic: are 14 kilograme si pe ultimul pinion poti prinde 43 km/h

@redlawn168

3 жыл бұрын

@@claudiun1523 lol esti scund am 1.86 la 14 ani :)))

@TheGabriel1351

3 жыл бұрын

Oh romanasii, ma ajutati si pe mine ce sa aleg? Bicla st50 sau st100, adica stiu ca au acelasi pret dar mnah vreau sa stiu diferentele mai amanunte.

@typobeleaua

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGabriel1351 Eu zic st100 ca e mai bine echipata

All your videos are free of music and noise. Thank you so much❤❤ and that is why I subscribed and like.

This is the only good review of this bike that I've found on KZread. Good job mate! I was thinking of buying this bike but maybe I'll just get the 340 cuz it's worth the upgrade perhaps. Thanks!❤️

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 жыл бұрын

No worries glad I could help 😉👍

@christochristovlebg4382

3 жыл бұрын

no it’s not unless you are a serious biker

@ivanmarks3256

3 жыл бұрын

@@christochristovlebg4382 HOW DID U FIND ME BRUV

just bought one from E Bay at weekend for £150 - returning to cycling at 65 - improved bike with - mudguards , gel seat , slime , stand - shocked talking to bike shops about labour rates in UK £50 an hour - fortunately have restored cars so will do work on it myself !

Another mountain bike alternative to this is the SERIOUS Rockville 2020, which is quite similar to this and around the same price

Just found your channel, it made me want to get back on that bike. Thanks for sharing, I'm now a subscriber.👍

Thanks for the revue. I just both 3 of them for me and my sons @ 150$ in Decathlon US (california). Apparently they stop that model or maybe even mountain bike, I don't now. But the deal is just massive and today they still have some bike available.. help yourself and have a nice ride!

Thanks for the review. I saw this bike at Decathlon and I am keen on it. I am about 1.62m tall so size S would be ideal 4 me. Much cheaper than Scott & Silverback hardtails

@adamkazma

Жыл бұрын

Same,I just bought it from decathlon

@travischaddock4826

Жыл бұрын

​@@adamkazmathey have an extreme sale going right now. So much I thought the site was fake since the deal seemed to good.

It is nice to see Dechatlon upgrade it's Rockrider MTB-s, I have one for about a week now and so far it is the best bike i ever had, Rockrider ST120, but it has one by drivetrain, and 9 gears, it is very good bike for it's price, highly recomend it

ST 520 medium weights in at 14.4kg which is lighter than Orbea MX 50, Scott Aspect 770 and many more entry level big brand MTBs. You can’t expect CF weight for that price point!!!

@mikeburgh3956

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there.. Im 5'7 at 160lbs. Would the medium fit me well? Ty!!

I got one and had a a year now still going strong and it do look the part. I'm happy with it and yes it could of been lighter.

@TOXKIMO-

Жыл бұрын

You can switch parts

It’s good, i wouldn’t say it’s like the best bike ever, but if you’re on a budget, probably your go to. Only thing i don’t like are the pedals, atleast for me it’s hard to stay with my foot on the pedals, other than that it’s good for the price.

Probably gonna buy it. I'm in Merida Mexico & want to bike pack home to Vancouver Canada. I think it's perfect. Affordable & disposable. Just enough to cycle back & resell in Canada for anything I can get.

@matthewadshead8160

Жыл бұрын

You ain't cycling from Mexico to Vancouver on this 😂

Hello I should really get myself a new bike but its too cold here in the UK to even think about going for a bike ride . haha great review and WOW not a bad price for the Ammount of Bike you get . Stay safe my friend Love and Light Sarah and Glenn

I bought it a year ago very good bike is ❤️

Thanks for the very good review. I have an ST 100 with Country Rock from Michelin tires (a bit better for the road) and i'd like to upgrade. I mainly go to work with it but like to also go on little adventures from time to time :) I'm hesitating between a Riverside 500 or 700 (maybe even 900) and an ST 520. I'm thinking the Riverside could be lighter, maybe the bigger wheels can be better for traveling. What do you think ? Thanks

@TheOneGoodRoad

Күн бұрын

Hard to say. I can say that the ST520 is excellent value for money, the brakes could be better but do the job for light trail riding. I would definitely change the stock tyres. I even installed an e-bike conversion kit on the ST520 I leave a link if you're interested. One thing to consider is that the ST520 has quite a heavy hard tail, it's strong but on the heavy side. I wouldn't choose a bike like this for steep climbs off road. Works well with an e-bike conversion kit for sure. 😉 kzread.info/dash/bejne/maCX2KmFXamxZrw.html

@jacquesdupontd

Күн бұрын

@@TheOneGoodRoad saw the conversation video, very interesting but for now, as long as I can climb and ride without one, I wanna stay like this :) Thanks for your reply

@TheOneGoodRoad

Күн бұрын

Yes I know that feeling, that's why my vintage bike is staying as a good old fashioned classic vintage bike 😉

@jacquesdupontd

Күн бұрын

@@TheOneGoodRoad :)

Thanks for the review! It was useful and you speak understandable English :). I'm thinking about this bike more and more. Saddle seems terrible for me (as I'm a woman), but that's easily changeable. Two questions from me, to you or anyone else having experience: how this bike behaves on other types of road? Gravel, regular street? I can afford to have one bike only due to limited living space, so versatility is a key for me. Also - had someone tried to add rear rack (the thing for holding up you stuff, don't know if I use the correct term)? Decathlon says it's possible, but on some bikes this looks and feels very creepy. Thank in advance!

@liamdecler2486

3 жыл бұрын

I have this bike. Have had it for 2 years now. Only just changed the gear set (other casettes and shifters etc). I have abused the bike a lot. It has been standing outside for most of the time, I went to mountains in Belgium on heavy trails, it has been stolen once and have recently been mountainbiking on trails closer to where I live. I've only decided to buy new parts because I want to do some more heavy mountainbiking, even tho for normal use it was still in very good shape. This bike is good for mountainbiking as wel as normal use on the street.

I'm just checking in, lamenting that they don't manufacture steel bikes like the Rockrider Five-Zero. I bought it in 2013...a simple mountainbike...and the quality is just insane! It has an undestructible steel frame and Gripshift, I NEVER had to adjust the shifting, I've never seen anything like that (wearing out tons of bikes before, lol) I just replaced some worn out parts and it's just going. I regret not buying more of it, for back-up.... I "hate" almost everything on the new bikes, the strange design with extremely long sadle axis and low frame at the sadle (making it instable), the weak alu frame, the bulky gearshift. They threw out a perfect design and they manically changed things (to the worse) in order to say that they "innovating", lol. I only saw a similar bike, the Capriolo line, from Serbia but I don't know about their quality, the Rockrider 5.0 was assembled in Italy at that time, and I've never seen such a good quality bike, it goes like a tank since, lol, it's totally quiet too. The frame will survive anything, as long as the temperatures are under 1000 C, hehe. Would have liked disc brakes though instead the V-brakes, they are hard to adjust. Peace. ---------------------- They still sell it here and there, this is how a classic MTB should look like: www.amazon.in/Btwin-Rockrider-Mountain-Bike-Medium/dp/B00WMJK9N0

Your review was superb

I tried test riding dis st520 mtb yesterday at decathlon sg. N one time i find it suitable for me snd good feel when riding. Want to get it onlinr but no stock. Ended up getting it preloved or well used ones

The only problem I have with this bike are the suspensions. They compress way less than the old rockrider 520 model that my friend has. I got it as a gift for my birthday.When I preload (for example, for wheelies, manuals) the suspensions don't really seem to compress in comparison to the older model. I don't know if it's a problem of the bike itself

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Well it's only 80mm of travel so it's really built for "the father with kids going on a bike path for an hour" kinda bike.

@sonnycrockett7588

3 жыл бұрын

Are they air suspension?!🤔

@astronemir

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOneGoodRoad Fuck me, that's me. Maybe this is my bike then. Although I'm eyeing the electric version of it. Who wants to climb uphill when you only have an hour :P

Very nice review, thank you! I was deciding if I wanted a Rockrider 100ST or a 520ST from decathlon. One question tho.. I am a beginner so I just want to ride on some tracks and a lot off-road, does this bike fits me?

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Yes 😂 (try testing and find out 😉)

@puk5363

3 жыл бұрын

Or just no rockrider🤢🤮

I have the rockrider with sr sundour suspention

I'm watching this review and I think it's worth going for the st 530 because it has hydraulic brakes, a rear derailleur with a clutch and tubeless ready rims

@jtfa28

2 жыл бұрын

And a one by drivetrain 1x9

@stefa_j1032

2 жыл бұрын

@@jtfa28 lmao, this post is like 1 year old

@jtfa28

2 жыл бұрын

@@stefa_j1032 I like seeing old videos xD

So for u would prefer the size S as compared to size M? Planning to buy this but couldn't decide whether I should get size M or L since I'm like 175ish. Tried both in the store itself but couldn't tell the difference :(

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 жыл бұрын

I explained in the video if over my height go with M, if less go with S

@nasirnasaves

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOneGoodRoad ohh I see, my mistake but thanks :))

@mafia302

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOneGoodRoad what would U recommend for me im 183 cm

@mr_wildschwein

2 жыл бұрын

@@mafia302 L or XL should it be then, but better try it out in the store if you have one nearby

The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. kzread.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.

@TheOneGoodRoad

Жыл бұрын

Not the best but better than a road bike.

Thanks

l like this bike very nice

Bro this place is make me feel better where it is

@TheOneGoodRoad

9 ай бұрын

Southern France to be exact 😉

Do you feel L frame would be the right size for you?

@mr_wildschwein

2 жыл бұрын

I also think so, S would be too small and the M frame looks quite fitting while he is riding the bike, but maybe go for L for extra comfort

i am using this bike too , i agree that the weight is a little bit heavy , but at this LOWER price ( compare to the carbon super light weight ) , what can i say ??? this bike is use for daily use , if anyone want a bike for playing downhill race or cross country race , this is not your choice ....... I LIKE THIS BIKE , of course if i have much much more money , i may upgade my bike to other BANDs trail bike . XD

Still better than those Viper filipino bicycles

What inner tubes do you recommend to buy. As iv had a few issues with certain types (brand) of inner tubes?

Can you upgrade the fork and other parts easily? I don't thin kit has a tapered fork but is it hard to find forks that fit?

I have rockrider st 520. It has sram x3 derailleur, it is broken and its too rear so i want to know another derailleur for this bike

@Grizzly01

3 жыл бұрын

I have an ST520 (from back when they were branded B'Twin) and I managed to break my Sram X3 as well. They don't make the X3 anymore, but I replaced it with an X4, and it has been fine (this was nearly 5000 miles ago).

@marcelmajcher532

3 жыл бұрын

I own this bike too. It's terrible bike, but what can i expect for this money. Problems with derailleur, cranks, brakes and fork is not working.

Hey bro, thanks for the review. What weight should I set if I'm 90kg and use it for city roads? TIA 🙏🙏

@aryaanahmed9438

3 жыл бұрын

im no expert, but try and make it stiffer and more fixed if you are riding on roads

Should I get the bike?I like to do wheelies

@smpro_

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 20 years old and I have this bike to make wheelies and run from the police 🚔🚔

I am 110 kg so can this bike take the load of 110 kg?

@wdgear1605

2 жыл бұрын

yep , bike have 120kg ;) load

My height is 168 CM so u should go for S or M…because I bought M and I feel I should change to S after listening to you as you mentioned size S for 173 CM, please suggest

@emintjes4655

2 жыл бұрын

And what size did you chose?

@garimasharma4434

2 жыл бұрын

@@emintjes4655 I bought S

@leonKennedy0023

Жыл бұрын

@Garima Sharma how's your bike now, do you recommend it ?

@garimasharma4434

Жыл бұрын

@@leonKennedy0023 yes my bike is awesome, I would definitely recommend it..I did touring in Vietnam from Hanoi to Nha Trang on my rockrider ST520 (size S)….thanks a lot…

@leonKennedy0023

Жыл бұрын

@@garimasharma4434 that's impressive ! thank u

Nice video bro One question I have the same bike and I wanted to change from 3x8 to 1x8 without changing the crankset is it possible?

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Not really I'm afraid you have to change out the whole crankset, the chain will slip of very easily without having a chain guard.

@nothelisjo6631

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOneGoodRoad can you tell me the reason why I have to change the whole crankset

@davidmeloni8282

3 жыл бұрын

@@nothelisjo6631 crankset is riveted, not bolted.

@Grizzly01

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidmeloni8282 It all depends which year model you have. Mine came with the Sram Truvativ S600 crankset, which is bolted, so you can replace individual chainrings.

love the bikes. Affordable but the tires suck on all of them. Easy fix. I own st100 and st540.

Does it support tubeless tires?

Currently this bike is on sale in the UK for £330?! Are Decathlon taking advantage of the covid restrictions/limitations?

@tamasdardai5116

3 жыл бұрын

wtf is wrong with you

@waynesimpson2074

3 жыл бұрын

@@tamasdardai5116 My shoulder is a bit sore but apart from that I'm fine thank you. How are you?

@lumity6production532

3 жыл бұрын

@@waynesimpson2074 LOL

nice Bike

Is it worth buying?

i got it fur 300

Is Size S is advisable for 166+ coms person?

Hello man,I'm Russian ❤

ST520 vs 530 vs 540? Worth spending more money?

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Only you can make that decision 😉 it depends how much you can afford and what you are wanting from the bike...

@Inahigherlife

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOneGoodRoad That's saying something and not saying anything at the same time.

@pete4007

3 жыл бұрын

@@Inahigherlife haha

Is the stock rear hub cassette or thread type?

£329.99 now D:

nice bike ~CJ

@TheOneGoodRoad

2 жыл бұрын

CJ?

It come with freewheel or cassette ??

@spencer.kissack.the.author

2 жыл бұрын

No cassette, just cd player

@nlaad13

2 жыл бұрын

@@spencer.kissack.the.author shall i supposed to laugh on poor jokes??

I am 1.75cm i have option to buy used one - XL frame st 520,is it to big for me??

@emintjes4655

2 жыл бұрын

And was it to big?

@MrHardcoreBS

2 жыл бұрын

@@emintjes4655 yes i buy L frame and still Use it

What is the difference from the 2019 model ?

@macgyver2070

3 жыл бұрын

Btwin\microshift gears instead sram, not adjustable angle seatpost, easier adjustment dial on forks, lower quality crankset

What should be the tyre pressure. my weight is 58kg.

@TheOneGoodRoad

Ай бұрын

It's indicated on the tyres. Max pressure if your mostly going to ride on tarmac, way less pressure if your going off road for more grip.

@victortancheongwee

Ай бұрын

@@TheOneGoodRoad ty.🙏

Hey mate, we can provide free mtb accessories, such as height adjusters, stem, pedals, gloves and etc, hope to get your test and feedback. Thx

For work 4 miles a day it's okay though?

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 ай бұрын

Yup

I am 185 cm. What size should I get?

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 жыл бұрын

www.decathlon.co.uk/p/27-5-st-520-v2-mountain-bike-uk-black/_/R-p-327418?mc=8600568 there is a size guide on the website is say XL.

@patriksturm7493

3 жыл бұрын

xl

@memyself2458

3 жыл бұрын

L is the best size recommended m,more sporty and manageable drive,XL if you are a grandpa .

No is not afisport bike are the best price and performance

Normal rockrider520 not ST has sram x3 derailer

I am from Albania, where can I buy this bike please?

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps in Croatia, Bulgaria or Greece?

@flogerthata4756

3 жыл бұрын

how can i buy it online ?do they have a shop online?

"slime" its sealant for god sake!😂😂

Those forks on backwards?

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Nope looks like it but that's the design

Im about 180 cm what the best size i can get ?

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 ай бұрын

Large for sure

I’m 176 m is good for me or it would be better s ?

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 жыл бұрын

I mention about sizes in my video 👌

@wdgear1605

2 жыл бұрын

L size ;) i buy st520 mine is 165cm but joung guys 16 years have 180cm :D and his mother sold . M size have max 174cm

Bro u got scammed it's st 100 not st 520

Its not dee hatlon its decka tlon

@TheOneGoodRoad

Жыл бұрын

Depends on an English accent or French.

How much does it weigh?

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 жыл бұрын

The specification is listed below.

Hi how tall are u

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 жыл бұрын

I mentioned it in the video.

How much it's in Indian money

@astronemir

3 жыл бұрын

The man is not Google

@basavarajkotagi6156

3 жыл бұрын

@@astronemir hhooo I don't now 😂😂

@basavarajkotagi6156

3 жыл бұрын

I'm asking u only

@prajwalvs1659

3 жыл бұрын

@@basavarajkotagi6156 noob, Google it. Don't be lazy

@basavarajkotagi6156

3 жыл бұрын

@@prajwalvs1659 u Google it and tell what's the price

Bike weight ?

@TheOneGoodRoad

Жыл бұрын

Details in the desc.

where are the ears

Rocrider the best 🔥

ur nails r huge

@TheOneGoodRoad

3 жыл бұрын

It's for guitar 😜