Overall Rating
8.4, Based on 70 Reviews
Avg Price
$350.00
Manufacturer
Rancilio
Machine Type
Semi Commercial Flat Burr Grinder with Doser
Colors
Metal / Black, White / Black, Red / Black
Class
Grinder, Burr, Prosumer
Pro Review
No
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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A prosumer level espresso grinder that has been on the market since 1991. Grinder has seen changes cosmetically since introduction, now featuring steel side panels. Features professional burrs and motor inside. At $380 (Feb '09) the price is on the high side.
Derek Denyer (quality: 6.0)
05.13.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I should have purchased this 3 years ago with my Silvia
Christopher Cerrudo (quality: 4.7)
11.10.2002
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Solid Machine that you'll be very happy with!
Howard Sheppard (quality: 7.0)
07.08.2002
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: The best grinder in the sub $300 range that I know of. You can do better, but it will cost you.
David Marley (quality: 6.4)
06.19.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A worthy grinder with only a few nuances to get around.
Toto Di Torretta (quality: 8.1)
06.12.2002
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Best home use grinder under USD 300 and fewer than 15 inches tall.
John Daniel (quality: 5.2)
04.09.2002
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Great high performance grinder!!!
George Wachsmuth (quality: 6.4)
03.23.2002
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: On the whole this was an excellent buy and I recommend the Rocky highly to anyone looking to purchase a very useable, espresso grinder.
Steve Beaudin (quality: 3.0)
03.17.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Pour 350$ Cdn, vous ne pourrez trouver mieux
Michael Nelson (quality: 6.7)
03.16.2002
Rating: 2.8
Bottom Line: Good basic construction, with several design defects and poor Q.A. at the factory
Java Man (Espressopithecus) (quality: 7.9)
02.20.2002
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: The Rancilio Rocky is a robust, near-professional quality home grinder.
Dick Williams (quality: 6.8)
02.08.2002
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Looking for a grinder? Buy a Rocky. You'll be glad you did.
Simon V (quality: 4.8)
01.18.2002
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: You can buy but be carefull with the plastic stuff of the doser!
Justin Shardey (quality: 7.8)
01.18.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Excellent value and performance - buy one and you won't be disappointed.
Craig Andrews (quality: 6.8)
01.16.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Excellent grinder, BUY one,you won't be sorry!!
Bob Logan (quality: 7.5)
01.16.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great grinder although not 100% without it's faults.
Mike Wright (quality: 4.8)
11.25.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: It's the only burr grinder I've used, but it's hard to imagine anything better.
Greg Haggard (quality: 5.7)
11.10.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Not perfect, but the problems are periferal. The grind this machine produces is top notch.
Galpi (quality: 4.0)
10.25.2001
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Good grinder, fragile construction
Mark Harris (quality: 5.5)
10.24.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: The Rocky costs more than many are willing to pay. But like so many things in the marketplace, you get what you pay for: Reliability and Quality.
Joe (quality: 6.0)
10.19.2001
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Very good grinder for the price.
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