The best electric mountain bikes of the moment
Decathlon is one of the leaders in the sale of affordable electric bikes. In order to guide you to make the right choice, we have made a selection of the best references.
The Rockrider Stilus Decathlon E-All Mountain 27.5+, its first fully suspended electric mountain bike with a central motor and a very respectable equipment. Is this a sign that the French sports giant is raising the bar for a more demanding market segment ?
The complete electric Rockrider range from Decathlon
Of course the Decathlon Stilus is a full suspension mountain bike but we wanted to present you quickly the complete range of the French giant. The Rockrider are mountain bikes that have proven themselves in the past. It was therefore obvious to make them available in electric versions.
When you think of Decathlon models, especially considering the many cheap bikes on offer, the question that always arises is: but the quality? So you rush to Google to search for tests, reviews, opinions on Rockrider mountain bikes in search of the answer.
Before going into the details of the new Decathlon Stilus, we must make one observation: Decathlon has never aimed at the top end of the market. On the other hand, its slogan says it all: “to make the pleasure and benefits of sport accessible to the greatest number”.
What we have always expected from Decathlon is in fact good quality and solid products, offered at prices unmatched by the competition thanks to the high production and sales volumes. In other words, the objective of the French company has always been to offer the best possible quality/price ratio.
Presentation of the Rockrider Stilus
The Decathlon Stilus is without a doubt an excellent pedal-assist mountain bike, the best that Decathlon has ever put on the market.
Power and autonomy
A new choice of motor. For the first time on a Rockrider, we find the new Bosch Performance Line CX 2020 4Gen, with a torque of 75 Nm and adjustable on 5 different levels of assistance that increase the thrust on the pedals between 40% and 340% depending on the level chosen.
- Eco : The Eco mode is very economical
- Tour : The Tour mode allows a versatile use
- Electric mountain bike : The electric mountain bike mode is more flexible and versatile, even if it means consuming a little more fuel
- Turbo : The Turbo mode is for strong acceleration.
- Walk : The Walk mode is for the most difficult passages
An excellent modularity, which makes the eBike adaptable to different usage situations and allows a good balance between the necessary starting point on the most demanding climbs and the total distance.
The standard battery is the Bosch POWERTUBE 500 Wh, fully integrated in the frame, as well as all cables. The assembly and disassembly of the battery is done in less than 15 seconds:
- Slide the protective cover down
- Turn the key
- Press the aluminum lever on top of the battery
If this assembly is followed, your battery will always be protected from vibrations and heavy water and mud infiltration. Depending on the type of itinerary and the level of assistance chosen, it can guarantee up to 4 hours of autonomy and 2000 meters of positive altitude difference.
The frame is made of 6061 aluminum alloy and is also compatible with the Bosch 625 Wh battery pack, which must be ordered separately from Bosch itself, but the cost of 890 Euros does not make it a practical choice. It would have been interesting to be able to select it when