Design
The ROCKRIDER 540 was designed and created in Suzhou, China, by a team of experts and cycling enthusiasts dedicated to designing our mountain bike Sport Touring line.
Production was also done near Suzhou, as close to our Decathlon stores as possible.
Frame
Rockrider CGF Evo (Comfort Geometry Frame) 6061 aluminium frame for 27.5" wheels.
Comfortable seating position thanks to raised steering.
Seat is 5 times more flexible than a standard frame thanks to a narrow 27.2 mm seat post.
Low bottom bracket: helps keep the mountain bike stable in turns, and makes it easier to place foot on the ground.
Open steering angle (69.5°): keeps mountain bike stable while riding.
Short rear wheel base: bike is easy to turn.
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Front suspension
Suntour XCR 100 fork with 100 mm of travel and adjustable stiffness (more/less).
Fork lockout to prevent bobbing on faster terrain.
Rear suspension
No rear suspension.
Drivetrain
Triple-chainring chainset (22/32/44 teeth).
Shimano Altus 9-speed rear derailleur.
Microshift MS25 front derailleur.
Shimano Altus M370 shifters with speed indicators.
Shimano HG200 cassette with 9 cogs and 11-34 teeth.
Brakes
B'Twin by Tektro hydraulic disc brakes on the front and rear, with 160 mm discs.
Hydraulic brakes are more powerful and progressive, making it easier to apply pressure on the levers.
Handlebar / stem / steering / grips
B'Twin Sport Oversize aluminium handlebar, 660 mm (sizes S and M).
Exclusive B'Twin aluminium stem, 70 mm (sizes S and M).
Stem can be raised by up to 3 cm, with 5 settings (+ 0 mm, + 7.5 mm, + 15 mm, +22.5 mm, +30 mm).
Semi-integrated A-headset headset—better sealed and integrated style.
B'Twin Sport handles with grooves, 120 mm long: genuine comfort while riding.
Wheels
Aero Trail Evo aluminium wheels with double-walled rims: lightweight, stiff, and durable.
27.5" diameter: the best balance of comfort and performance.
Designed with 28 spokes to reduce weight while still ensuring rigidity and strength.
Tyres
Exclusive B'Twin All Terrain Light 27.5" x 2.0 tyres with a system of lugs specially designed for all terrain use on any type of surface.
Lighter tyre sidewalls to reduce the effect of rotating mass.
Chart with recommended tyre pressure based on rider's weight (indicated on the tyre sidewalls).
Saddle / seat post
Exclusive B'Twin Ergofit Evo saddle offers outstanding comfort thanks to its wider "hammock" shape and good distribution of pressure points regardless of the rider's pelvis width.
B'Twin Sport seat post in aluminium for less weight.
27.2 mm diameter provides the seat with a natural flex that's 5 times greater than a classic seat post.
400 mm long, offering a broad adjustment range.
Pedals
Comes with B'Twin Flat Evo resin pedals: both sturdy and lightweight.
A large surface area for more power while pedalling and steering your mountain bike.
More aggressive pins for better contact between the foot and the pedal.
Weight
13.50 kg in S without pedals.
13.95 kg in M without pedals.
14.05 kg in L without pedals.
Accessories
Comes with aluminium extensions at the ends of the handlebar.
Frame can take a bottle cage, saddle bag, mud guard, stand, pannier rack.