(Deal of the day) The arrival of sunny days makes you want to swap public transport or your car for cycling. Decathlon is taking the opportunity to sell off several electric bike models, including the Riverside 520 E.
What is the Decathlon electric bike promotion?
If you buy an electrically assisted bicycle, you will be able, under certain conditions, to benefit from state aid in order to further reduce its price. You will find all the information on the page dedicated to the conversion bonus.
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What is this Decathlon VAE?
The Riverside 520 E, an improved version of the Riverside 500 E, is an affordable and good quality electric bike. Just like the latter, it comes in four sizes, S, M, L and XL, for a height of 150 cm to 200 cm. The design is rather classic and its style is perfectly suited to driving in town on short journeys, or for walks in the countryside on gentle country paths. It has an aluminum chassis weighing approximately 22 kg, and a high frame. The two-wheeler is maneuverable and drives very well and in terms of comfort, the B'twin Ergofit saddle is perfect for long journeys and offers good posture.
The 250 W brushless motor of the Riverside 500 E is located in the rear wheel. Its torque of 42 Nm provides sufficient assistance for most road conditions, and will be very useful on hills. The power delivered offers smooth and pleasant driving, with a perfectly silent engine. Several driving modes are present, from gentle assistance to assistance adapted to more difficult climbs. The VAE will push you at a speed of 25 km/h.
Is this Decathlon VAE worth it at this price?
It's a very good deal at less than €1,000, more with state aid. Apart from the pleasant ride, the Riverside 520 E provides a good feeling of security. The good general ergonomics are pleasant on the handlebars in hand, and the hydraulic disc brakes are precise and provide a good feeling of security.
Autonomy level, count up to 100 km if all conditions are met. Excellent autonomy which allows for several daily journeys. In Boost assistance mode, the range will drop to 60 km, which remains a good performance. In terms of accessories, the Riverside 520 E has front and rear lights, a kickstand, a bell, as well as a backlit control screen to consult information relating to driving.
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