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Ok, I took some time to look at the specs of the '22 Scott, and I think the Rockrider is the better choice. The Rockrider has a more modern 1x drivetrain by Microshift that works great (although less high speed gearing) but that saves weight over a multi geared crank and front shifter/derailleur. Also the fork on the Rockrider is the stiffer 30mm leg version of the suntour the xcm not the xce (on the Scott) with 28mm stanctions. This make a difference in durability and front end stiffness. Still a cheap fork but a better cheap fork. Finally the price.. in Canada the Rockrider is selling for almost $200 less than the Scott. Unless you have a crazy deal on the Scott, go with the Rockrider

Thanks for the info i appreciate it. Atm the price where i live for the rockrider is about 560 usd, and for the scott is about 590 usd. I also se the scott has mech brakes, where the rockrider has hydraulic?

@grasho999 yes that's another thing on the benefit side of the Rock rider.

Thanks, keep up with the good work ;)

Size large 👍

Thanks for checking it out!

Thanks for that! I think you made a good decision for the size and I hope you have a ton of fun on it!

@@bikesandbeans thank you so much! I'll try to remember and come back here to give my first impressions as well. I'm also from Portugal so it's great to see the upgrades you've already made to the bike for our trails. Gives me a nice starting point for things to look out for.

I bought it in Portugal for 379 or 399€ can't remember exactly... This year's version here in Canada retails for $690+tax

I would say it's a good bike and can handle it but you would need a better seat for long hours. Good shorts and gloves would be key for that. The bike could be good for that

@@bikesandbeans perfect thank u very much

Just about $20 (Canadian) brand new AC Delco version of Amazon

Hmm I'm not sure what you mean, but maybe you mean the stem? You just have to undo the bolts, remove the handlebar, then take out the vertical screw that keeps the steering tight, take off the stem and flip and redo the screws and bolts, not bad... just raises the bar by about 10-15 mm but for me was more comfortable not being used to a low front end.

Agreed... but its still my beast LOL. Crazy the deals on the market right now, we'll see what comes up! My 29er xc bike always feels like a LIMO compared to my old Specialized!

Let me look into it.. I'll get back to you , 😉

I'm honestly not sure on that. Is it the same engine? The 2.5 non turbo?

Hello! It's a size large.. tried the medium but I wanted the seat higher and it would've been at maximum extension.. reach felt better for me on the large too

@@bikesandbeans how tall are you if you dont mind me asking?

No problem with the questions... I'm 5' 10" or 177cm

@@bikesandbeans I'm 174.5 so I am right in-between the M and the L on their size chart. I went to the store and tried the M and L. The M felt better, more maneuverable and like I was in control. My father and the store clerk said I was better off with the L but I felt like I was reaching for the handlebars on the L. Seeing as you considered the M even being a little taller, I think I should be good with the M. Thank you for your help! Hopefully I'll get mune this week

It's not too hard to replace, but I have experience changing alternator and belts before.. if you notice issues in the future try to fix yourself!

Thank you for your advice. I don’t have enough knowledge of tools like you do.

Awesome to hear that!

Hello! With the modification taking the parts out from under the filter basket it cannot do capsules properly , unless you reverse the process which you can do! I did not try any pods in the machine though in the past I always had nice coffee from ILLY brand ESE pods.. thanks for your question!

They're 180 mm "SRAM Centerline" rotors with the stock Tektro calipers. I use quotes because I got the rotors off AliExpress for about 20 euros for the pair... pretty sure theyre fake but they work great adding a noticable amount of stopping power to the Tektro calipers. :)

@@bikesandbeans what adapter do you use for the 180mm front rotor?

It's a great tiny pump... Works well! It's a Lezyne Sport Drive www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/lezyne-sport-drive-hv-s-90-psi-presta---shrader-166-mm-long-mini-pump/135931791/p

Thanks @@bikesandbeans , do you have it on just with like, velcro straps?

No problem, and no it actually comes with a small mount that you put under the bottle cage and the mount has a velcro strap with it. Simple and easy, and small enough to go into a water bottle tool kit if you don't want to use the mount.

yes I have tried this with espresso before and its touchy.. too much will end up clogging grinds in your grinder .. the excess grind static from the Orbegozo was really due to it not having a good accuracy and creating a ton of fines to get it close to proper espresso grind size.

If I recall the basket can really only hold 15-16 gram. Tamping only needs to be enough pressure until the coffee is firm underneath. It's more important to have an even layer of espresso in the filter before you tamp.. You will have better results. Lavassa makes guys tasting espresso but it's much better to buy beans and have a good fine grinder. Breville dose control is a good starting point for a home grinder. The preground packages of espresso coffee are not really fine enough to do a great cup.

@bikesandbeans but how do you know when it is enough and you turn off the extraction? I found 1 to 2 ratio: if it is 15 grams in the basket, then you get 30 grams out in your cup. I also heard about 25 - 30 seconds rule for espresso, but in Viva case, you get something like lungo or americano after 25 seconds, definitely not espresso. So I am a bit frustrated about measurements, and it is difficult to find the right ratio

The amount for time ratio you're saying is more due to the day flow of coffee because you are using preground espresso. With a proper grind 1:2 ratio is correct

@@bikesandbeans so you recommend 1:2 ratio ?

Yes for sure

It should autoconnect with the soundbar, but I had issues is the distance was too far out if the WiFi router is near the soundbar creating interference. Try getting it connected with them right by each other, there is a soft button on the back of the subwoofer that of you hold in will make the light flash to re link the two.

Just the name of the trail LoL 👍

Strange I can only suggest to make sure the steam wand control is fully closed tight .. that is what will force water out the group head instead. If that doesn't work they maybe forgot the valve seal upon assembly??

@@bikesandbeans I guess the steam wand control is out of order because no matter if I turn it or not, the water still pours from panarello

yeah it might be missing it's gasket to seal it when its screwed in (closed), that would stop the water pressure from going out the group head. Sad!

@@bikesandbeans it’s fixed thank you

Hello! Yes, thanks for watching! Sorry I haven't put out anything new in a little while, we just moved back into Canada from Portugal. As for the bike, honestly I have had no issues with it just the worn chain which was changed during the servicing. I thought it might be the bottom bracket because of the grinding sloppy sound when pedalling under pressure but it was just an excessively worn chain. I blame the gritty and dry portuguese sandy dirt for that as my chains in Ontario would last quite a while longer. Great bike for the $$!

@@bikesandbeans thanks for the reply!

It was actually about 500km I put on the bike.. for a fairly cheap house branded chain it's not bad mileage, but yes it was noticeably worn and started causing issues

@@bikesandbeans So was your chain the stock chain it came on the bike? I think the chain ain‘t house branded, mine has a KMC Z9 and it’s ig universal. Cube bikes also use the same chain type and what I heard in the video is that the chain was worn out that fast and I was like: wait what, 6 months of use and the chain is already worn? I‘ve noticed strange sounds aswell but the bottom bracket is fine. I put more lubricant and removed the access fat from the chain and it sounded better but still a bit grindy. I have the bike for a month now and I only drive it on asphalt. Never been abused yet. And i drove around 100km with this bike. Was the grinding sound loud on your rockrider or was it also just a mild grind? Also thanks for the reply!

Yeah it did seem a little fast wearing to me... but this is a relatively inexpensive bike, and I'm used to more expensive SRAM chains that I have very good luck with in the past. That being said, I did put a good amount of KM on the chain and the Portuguese trails are very sandy in general. Not horrible for a good amount of use.

Definitely! The stock tires are pretty quick on road and trail I just went grippy on the tires since my default is trail riding. 👍👍

@@bikesandbeans ...Thanks! 🙂

Amor 🎉

Thanks!

Wow lots of changes! Let me know how it goes!

​@@bikesandbeansHello, I wanted to let you know how the bike rides after the changes, here's what has changed: after replacing the shock absorber with a rockshox recon Rl solo air, a completely different bike and handling. After changing the drive to Shimano deore m5100 11 S 11-51, the ride became smoother and more pleasant .And everything is improved by a 32T crank. The bike rides very nice. Regards

That's awesome! 👍👍 How do you like the Maxxis tires? Not too heavy?

@@bikesandbeans great tires without tubes, they are perfect for off-road use, they work great

​@@michutoronto1244hi :-) did you have to make some adds or modification to mount the Rockshox on the explore 500?

Thanks

Haha!! Yes... the older we get...

Thanks!

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Nailed it! I had to use Google Lens to find out. Always heard them, but I've never seen them!

I'm pretty sure mine came with 30 tooth.. if you want to change it you have to replace the cranks, the one on this bike has non-removable chain ring.

@@bikesandbeans I know I want to buy a crank with a 32 sprocket and an additional 34. I wonder if 34 will work well since the manufacturer provides 32 maximum

Actually I just looked and there is not a ton of clearance so the 32 yes but 34 I don't know I doubt it will fit

These bolt right on.. but you need to add adapters to the brake caliper so they fit.

@@bikesandbeans thanks for the reply i also ordered the 20mm adapters

Awesome 👍 bigger rotors definitely help these brakes with the big wheels!

I think the 2.5 Maxxis will be ok... My guess. Make sure it is not the WT version which is wide track as these rims are not very wide.

@@bikesandbeans the choice fell on maxxis Minion 2.4 or schwalbe Hans dampf 2.35 .

Honestly for the money.. I find it hard to see anything that compares.

Not sure on the size of minions compared to Michelin but there's a good bit of space in there with my 2.4" tires.

I think it is pretty good for flat but I can max it out mostly the front chainring being 30 tooth is a little small. my ideal upgrade would be 11spd 11-50 rear, with a 32 tooth crankset

@@bikesandbeans thank you very much for your answer and it's nice that it can be improved. I just ordered it, I hesitated between 500 and 520 for a long time. But if the 500 can be improved according to your needs after the lack of gears, why overpay at the start for 520 in the same frame

From what I know of bike components.. the parts should fit for upgrading it to 11-50.. you might have to change the cassette and chain and shifter you might have to change the rear derailleur, or if you just went to 11-46/48 you might not have to change the der.

I still think this is great.. and a really good price if you want to have fun and do some future updates to get it lighter or different it's fun!

So the thing is... for the money, the upgrades given to the 520 over the 500 are worth it. They gave the 520 an alloy seatpost, slightly better fork, and 10spd drive. THE PROBLEM IS... to me, I bought a ligher weight seatpost and stem *so better than 520* .. also I would never invest money into a low end SunTour, maybe an Epixon or a RockShox Silver but not an xcm type fork with damping theyre just too heavy to consider it an upgrade. also the 1x10 drive they upgraded the 520 to is something to me isnt enough gain to be worth it... better to DIY upgrade and Aliexpress a 10spd with something that has 50 tooth, that would actually make a difference. That's my opinion anyway, I like upgrading the bike and making it mine even if it cost a little more in the end it's more of the way I truly want it to be. Also, the stock brakes are pretty strong on the 500 if you upgrade the rotors to 180. I got rotors and adapters from ALI for about 20 euros (SRAM look a like style) and they are strong now.

@@bikesandbeans ok thanks a lot for the exhaustive answer. You have solved my doubts, but I will focus on the Exp 540 to have good equipment.

I guess I kind of didn't directly answer your questions yet. With the upgrades I did it's very capable for xc biking and use on the road. Everything has been pretty good. I've done over 600km with no issues, had the maintenance for free done at the local decathlon and only needed a new chain. Not bad for cheap components. I spin out pedalling around 37-40 km/h so it's fine for me on downhill roads just visiting I've got 57 according to the GPS.

Nice .. boost.. longer travel.. lighter weight.. air fork .. tapered head tube and good tires. Looks like a good bike if that starting price is good for you! I think you'll still want to change the rear cassette gears to something 11-50 tooth range.

@@bikesandbeans so you say it's better to buy with Exp 500 and configure it for yourself, nothing to spend a fortune on 540. And where and for how much you can buy an air shock absorber plus rigid axles at a good price

I always like my coffee longer shots and a little bitter instead of sweet... So I go with the blonding method... Which is when the colour of the espresso stream starts to turn from brown to blonde it is done extracting. Basically after is blonde it pale yellow color there's not much good stuff coming out of the espresso and mostly is just water. If you want a stronger more Italian style you cut the machine as soon as it isn't deep brown color anymore. Hope that helps!

Hello! I am about the same size as you in height, although bike sizing is dependent on reach as well as height. The Large should be best, I am 187cm and about 87kg with long'ish arms and to be completely honest, since that video, I've ridden the bike so much and I think the fit is great for me it was just a generational difference concerning what is normal sizing now vs. 2008-2012 model 26" bikes. Now that I'm used to it I love it!

Nice job finding one! How much did you get it for? Shouldn't be a big problem fixing the steam wand leak probably just water solids building up on the o-rings. Might be as simple as taking the nut off that stops the steam adjusting screw from unthreading all the way out, remove / clean / reinstall. It can definitely pull great shots and its a simple single boiler unit very similar inside to a gaggia classic.