Keep tabs on all the latest bikes, wheels, components, gear and tech on The World’s Largest Cycling Tech Blog by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. However, hardly any details have been released about this new urban e-bike from Decathlon. From the images published we can draw some conclusions, such as that it will live up to its name in terms of Long Distance if we look at the volume of its diagonal tube in which the battery that powers the motor is housed. City riders who tackle longer straightaways and want to really ramp up their speed may benefit from a wider gear range. The Guardian Ethos is a great option with 6 gears , but with a gain ratio range from 2.3 to 5.6. The higher 5.6 gear, versus the Btwin Original 4.61, will allow the bike to gain higher speeds on longer flat sections.
The bikes feature the same frame, but the Btwin Original 500 comes with a metal basket, fenders, and a chain guard, while the cheaper Btwin Original 100 Kids version does not. The Magic Bike is intended to be a showcase of technical possibilities and thus drive technological development among bike manufacturers. Ultimately, the developers want the entire bike community to benefit from the clever features, whether it’s in the shape of a Magic Bike or another bike from the competition. Both the Triban and decathlon bike Van Rysel bikes sell out often online, so you may need to go in-store to get the top models. Unfortunately, this is the highest spec women’s bike on offer by Decathlon, but the high-end men’s Van Rysel’s are available in sizes suited to women and also all the components can be fitted around you if you wanted to. Where handlebars are aluminium on cheaper bikes, here they are full carbon.You get Van Rysel’s custom made Fisik Antares R3 saddle too; even that is a slight upgrade on the previous model.
Decathlon bikes have their place within the cycling world as a good entry level bicycle which for anyone who is looking for a reliable and durable well-priced commuter or first bike, it’s a good option. This bike has 80mm suspension on the front so it’s easy to overcome the rocks, roots, bumps, and other obstacles that you come across while riding along. As a semi-rigid bike, there is no added rear suspension to overcome harsher obstacles, but this also keeps the bike lighter so it’s easier to pick up speed on flat ground. Hybrid bikes bring you power without sacrificing comfort, perfect for whatever life throws at you.
Mountain bikes are designed to be tough and strong while staying safe and comfortable no matter the terrain. Efficient, responsive, and powerful, these bikes are made to handle difficult trails on rough winding paths. So what’s the difference from Performance Bicycle, which attempted to grab the “value” segment of U.S. bike consumers — and failed at it?
The bike also features quick-attach proprietary front and rear racks with a child seat option. There appears to be a mid-drive motor that uses a belt drive connecting to rear hub gears that are said to be fully automatic. Rather strangely the belt drive is also fully enclosed – a ‘clean’ solution usually reserved for chain drives. But now it’s exploring what looks to be much pricier and more advanced e-bike tech in the form of a recently announced concept Magic Bike(the B’TWIN CONCEPT_01 to be more precise). Decathlon has unveiled the Magic Bike, or B’TWIN Concept_01, a new e-bike concept.