Wednesday, May 15, 2013

My new steed...

And, ah, yes, my new steed...


















 
Btwin Rockrider 5.3
(Info from the Decathlon website)
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Frame 6061 T4/T6 aluminium. 1.9kg (size L). Sloping. Reinforced tubes. Racing frame, light and responsive. Sloping: sloping top tube to improve handling and rigidity. Same geometry as the series 8 models. Can be fitted with a pannier rack.

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Suspension/shock absorbers Rockrider XCR 100mm Lockout fork by SR Suntour: light and tough hydraulic fork. Preload and lockout adjustment. 100mm travel, magnesium fork blades. The quill finishing ensures long lasting durability.

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Drivetrain Suntour XCM 302 aluminium 22x32x42 chainset. SRAM X-5 9V speed shifters. Shimano C050 front derailleur. SRAM X-5 rear derailleur. SRAM PC951 chain. K7 SRAM cassette. An extra gear (9) so you don’t have to switch chainrings so often, saving time. The SRAM shifters offer perfect ergonomics and impeccable accuracy.

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Braking Tektro IO mechanical disc brakes. Tektro TS360 levers.

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Handlebar/stem Rockrider oversize 600mm handlebars by JD. Rockrider oversize 6° stem by JD. Aheadset VP A71 headset. Raised and wide handlebars for control at all speeds. Comfortable, narrow saddle for freedom of movement when pedalling on challenging terrain.

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Saddle/Seatpost Rockrider seatpost by JD. Rockrider VIPER saddle by Selle Royal.

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Wheels RIGIDA SPHINX 32 hole rims. Formula DC19/DC22 Disk Ready hubs. Mach1 2mm stainless steel spokes. Sealed bearing hubs, disc brake ready. Double-wall rims for guaranteed sturdiness.

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Tyres Hutchinson Scorpion Airlight 2.0 tyres. The wide tyres ensure a perfect combination of grip and efficiency.

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Pedals Wellgo flat pedals.

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Sizes S, M, L and XL.

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Weight 14,2 kg in size L w/o pedals.

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