Decathlon Location: An Electric Bike for €1.5/Day, Is It a Good Deal?
This page is translated from the original post "Decathlon Location : un VTC électrique à 1,5 €/jour, un bon plan ?" in French.
- 14/08/2025 16:16
Decathlon offers to extend good sports resolutions from holidays with an electric bike available for rent to commute to work.
No need to pull out the calculator. With its rental offer at 45 euros per month, Decathlon is very well positioned in the cycling market compared to established players in major cities. But the real asset of the sporting goods supplier is that everyone can take advantage of it, whether living in the city or the countryside. And that changes everything!
With aggressively priced offers, there’s always a fear of being taken for a ride with an unreliable or irrelevant product. This is not the case with the VTC Rockrider E-ACTV 100, which is offered in the catalog with high or low frame versions at 999.99 euros.
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Rockrider E-ACTV 100, a good bike?
With a satisfaction rating of 4.6 / 5 based on 281 reviews submitted on the site Decathlon, we can say, without the ever dissatisfied gaze of a journalist-tester, that the Rockrider E-ACTV 100 meets the expectations of its customers. Whether in terms of value for money or everyday relevance.
With its 356 Wh battery, 250-watt motor, and 45 Nm of torque, this bike equipped with mudguards and powerful, quick disc brakes offers up to 70 km of autonomy (in Eco mode, 50 km in Normal, and 30 km in Boost). Its weight of 23 kg might be a concern, making it challenging to handle in an elevator, for example. We will also commend the presence of the 60 mm travel front suspension fork. It’s appreciated on cobblestones.
The wide tires (700 x 47 mm) provide excellent puncture protection. The few criticisms target the 6-speed derailleur, which requires a calm touch to operate.
Is renting a good deal?
If the thought of spending 1000 euros troubles you, especially with the fear of theft, then renting is the perfect solution. Moreover, your employer is required to reimburse you 50% of your monthly fee if you choose a non-polluting mode of transport.
For 45 euros per month with a minimum commitment of 12 months (or 60 euros/month for a minimum of 3 months), the Rockrider E-ACTV 100 includes breakage insurance (falls, accidents, etc.), as well as theft insurance (only the deductible remains your responsibility). Finally, after the first 12 months of rental, if you extend it, maintenance is also included.
Somewhat bare-bones originally, this bike can be equipped with optional accessories like a luggage rack (3 €/month), kickstand (2 €/month), a bag (3 €/month), a smartphone holder (2 €/month), or even a hand pump (1 €/month).
These options can quickly increase the monthly fees, but they are not mandatory.
This rental can be found here: https://location-sports.decathlon.fr/vtc-electrique-eactv-100
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