AM 500 S

Serie: AM 500 S - Year: 2020

Specifications

Frameset

FrameThe ROCKRIDER ALL MOUNTAIN frame offers 140 mm of travel on the rear wheel.Its geometry has been optimised for steering: 66° steering angle, 15 mm bottom bracket under the wheel axle.Made of 6061 and 6013 aluminium.Lifetime warranty on the Switch & Ride frame: compatible with 27.5" and 29" wheels.148 mm x 12 mm BOOST rear axle.Press Fit 92 bottom bracket.31.6 mm diameter seat post.Compatible with a bottle cage.Weight in size S: 2.7 kg.
Suspensionsfront: Rockshox PIKE Select 150mm fork.The new Maxima Plush suspension fluid reduces friction and irritating noises from the suspension.Charger™ RC shock cartridge with adjustable compression at low speed.The fully adjustable DebonAir™ spring provides the same even feeling as a coil spring throughout its travel.The slightest details have been designed to reduce friction, limit rider fatigue, and offer incomparable control - Rockshox MONARCH RT shocksIts new airy design provides flexible, lightweight travel, and the DebonAir air spring also achieves a stiffness that is generally matched only by much heavier coil shocks.2-position (open/locked) compression adjustment with external release adjustmentThe fully adjustable DebonAir™ spring provides the same even feel as a coil spring, throughout its travel.

Wheels

TyresHutchinson Taipan 29X2.25 and Toro 29x 2.35 tyres. Tubeless Ready. Hardskin.A versatile tyre designed for riding on any type of terrain.High side knobs for good grip in the turns.
WheelsMavic XA 29" wheels: the 30 mm hook spacing inside lets you ride at low pressures with great grip.Cartridge bearings for more durability and better fluidity.

Brakes

BrakesSRAM GUIDE T 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes. 180 mm front disc, 160 mm rear disc

Components

PedalsThe bike comes with B'Twin Flat Evo platform pedals. However, for improved performance when pedalling and for better control of the bike when cycling, we recommend replacing them with clipless pedals with platforms or wide platform pedals with inserts.

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