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Does Decathlon's big-selling electrically assisted bicycle defy its cheap price tag?

Decathlon B’Twin Riverside Original 920 E Electric Hybrid

What is it?

The Decathlon B'Twin Riverside Original 920 E Electric Hybrid Bike is an affordable electrically assisted bicycle, perfect for everyday journeys or leisure trips on the roads, towpaths or bridleways.

You can read the full review on Move ElectricDecathlon B’Twin Riverside Original 920 E Electric Hybrid at a glance

Cost £999.99

Frame size tested M

Weight of bike 25.5kg

Groupset Shimano TZ 600 7-speed, 38T chainring, 14/28 cassette, SRAM X3 rear derailleur, SRAM Trigger x 3 shifter

Wheels/tyres 26in double-walled aluminium wheels, B’Twin Trekking Hybrid road-and-trail tyres 26in x 1.75in, self-healing inner tube

Motor Rear hub-mounted

Power 250W

Torque 22.1lb ft

Battery 36V, 11.6Ah, 418Wh

Range Mode 1: 56 miles (90km), Mode 2: 43 miles (70km), Mode 3: 31 miles (50km)

Assistance levels Mode 1 – up to 10.5mph, Mode 2 – up to 13.7mph, Mode 3 – up to 15.5mph

Charging time 6.5 hours

Included extras Handlebar-mounted screen, rear pannier rack, wired in lights front and rear, handlebar-mounted bell

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fellwalker 10 July 2021

In which world is this "one of the cheapest e-bikes available"? 

Have you not done a simple search for example for 'e bike halfords' to find a large selection at £599?

Bimfan 8 July 2021

That's fine guys, I quite like e-bikes too, just not in a motoring magazine. 

A big point for me is that this Decathlon isn't even the best e-bike you can buy for a 'grand'. Some have modern disc brakes, some are a bit lighter, some with lower frame mounted batteries, which helps the low speed handling, etc.

Look in a bike magazine or e-mobility websites, if you want to see some comparison tests.

For me this article is just about a bit of paid advertising in a motoring magazine and Autocar should highlight it as such.

artill 8 July 2021

Scrap, I agree, its good to include all forms of transport. Perhaps next week we can have a test between a trip on the bus compared to a train?

This review doesnt even tell you if this bike will take a fat chap up a hill without having to pedal! We surely need to know what the maximum weight for a 1 in 3 hill is. At least we could compare E Bikes on that basis!