Review electric mountain bike Rockrider e st 500 from Decathlon
Decathlon has finally considered giving its entry-level electric bike the attention it deserves. Today we will see the new version of the Rockrider 500 electric. The Rockrider e st500 v2, a new bike from Decathlon that corrects the main flaws of its predecessor. Discover in this article a detailed presentation of this electric mountain bike as well as our opinion after our real test.
Warranty
Like most, if not all, of its electric mountain bikes, Decathlon offers an interesting warranty. Indeed, the frame, the stem and the handlebars are guaranteed for life! The rest of the bike and the battery are guaranteed for 2 years (500 charging cycles for the battery).
In sum
In any case, the autonomy performances of this Rockrider 500 remained very honest considering its price. The second version of the Decathlon E-ST500 is an evolution that is openly welcomed and appreciated in the mountain e-bike. Decathlon's entry-level model gains in comfort and reliability but lacks in practicality.
Having a torque sensor is quite rare for a 1200 euros electric bike. This feature should also be well highlighted in the documentation. However, to catch up with the competition, Decathlon could have equipped the second version with hydraulic disc brakes and a longer range transmission.
Prices and competition
This Rockrider 500 is a serious mountain bike in the entry level electric mountain bike market. Sold by Decathlon it will seduce more than one. Offered at a price of 1199 euros, it is among the best in its category.
Speaking of its competition, it is interesting to talk about similar products. There are hundreds of references and brands. It is often difficult to choose the good from the bad. Our team took the time to analyze this competition. So we have made it easy for you by offering you our top 3 best electric mountain bikes below.
Interesting purchase aids
Buying an electric bike is not to be taken lightly. Indeed, its starting price can be higher than an ordinary bike. This is why in some European Union countries there is financial aid. Let's take the example of France.
For several years, the French government has been trying to encourage citizens to use alternative means of transportation to the car. This is why it has set up, with the help of local authorities, subsidies for the purchase.
These purchase subsidies allow customers to save money by buying an electric bicycle. City bikes, folding bikes, mountain bikes, cross-country bikes… are all eligible as long as they are equipped with electric assistance.
This aid, depending on the location of the buyer's home, can reach 500 euros! Let's imagine a mountain bike like the Rockrider e st500 advertised at a price of 1199 euros. The maximum discount of 500 euros would then reduce the purchase price of the mountain bike to only 699 euros.
To know if you can also benefit from these aids, we advise you to inquire with your local authorities
To conclude
The few shortcomings mentioned in this article are well mitigated if we consider the overall quality of the new entry-level Rockrider 500 model. In our opinion, the Rockrider e st 500 is an electric mountain bike that will satisfy a multitude of amateur customers. Without a doubt, this electric bike will give the rider a wonderful experience in mountainous settings.