It quickly became clear that safety plays a crucial role in this equation. According to Decathlon, the probability of a crash with an e-bike is four times higher than with a car. As a logical consequence, e-bikers not only feel, but also are more vulnerable than car drivers.
The discount is Decathlon’s way of celebrating World Car Free Day on Sep 22. The brand is also commemorating a car free-month, which encourages people to choose sustainable modes of transport like walking and cycling rather than an automobile. The previous decathlon bike Uzzi VPX was very much aimed at the freeride set with 8″ of travel, but the new Uzzi VP looks to offer a… Decathlon claim that the Rockrider frame weighs 1.65kg (3.6lb) in the Large size, which is a pretty good weight for a budget chassis.
Another bike based around comfort, the Triban RC120 is a more sophisticated version of the RC100 and is Decathlon’s best seller. Microshift’s eight-speed shifter on a 11×34 cassette and Shimano Tourney 50/34 double chainring provides the gearing. Ranging from flat bar, go anywhere models through to superbly comfortable aluminium frame racing bikes, they flew off the shelves. In 2017, Decathlon revealed it was planning to drop the B’twin name from its Triban road bikes.
The price noticeably ramps up for this model and spec because of the addition of electric gearing and an upgrade on every little detail. Its Mavic Cosmic Carbon wheels are lightweight and aerodynamic thanks to its profiled spokes and elliptical walls. These are wrapped in Yksion Pro tyres which provide suitable grip without compromising on performance. Since Charlotte was a young child, bikes have played a paramount part of her life. It’s always just been a way of life for Charlotte and a passion that she now loves to share with others.
At Decathlon, all our city bikes come with built-in racks, kickstands and chainguard covers as standard equipment. This makes them the perfect choice for the urban commuter who might be dressed in work attire, needs to bring his or her gear around and be able to park anywhere in the city easily. Another advantage of city bikes is their “low frame” or step-through design combined with an upright sitting position, allowing even those with limited body mobility to enjoy the pleasure of cycling. One new focus is the Van Rysel brand of high-end apparel, bikes, shoes and helmets, launched earlier this year with higher price points. Decathlon believes markets are increasingly “niching” into smaller and smaller segments and that it must adopt its products and marketing to this new reality. Expect the French retailer to roughly double the number of its in-house brands in the next few years.