Decathlon Riverside 540 E, the all-in-one e-bike
This page is translated from the original post "Decathlon Riverside 540 E, le VAE à tout faire" in French.
- 16/10/2023 15:51
After the 500 E and the 520 E, Decathlon offers its high-end hybrid bike Riverside 540 E.
The competition in the cycling world is currently phenomenal. With its leading position in the market, Decathlon can boast of a constantly innovative R&D department. To the point of multiplying models within the same family, risking some consumer confusion.
It bears the B’twin brand, where the French sporting giant has made its home. However, smaller sub-brands extend from there, such as Rockrider mountain bikes, Triban for the road, Oxylane folding bikes, or Elops urban models. And then there are the Riverside, these true Swiss Army knives with two wheels, which is where our featured model resides.
At the top of the Riverside pyramid is the 540 E with the challenging task of justifying a price increase of nearly 1,000 euros compared to the already very successful 520 E. This premium hybrid bike features the well-known Riverside frame with a perfectly integrated electric system. It is equipped with hydraulic disc brakes, a Suntour magnesium fork with 63 mm of adjustable and lockable travel, and a Shimano Deore 10-speed gear-shifter with sequential control on the handlebars. For urban use, it can optionally accommodate mudguards. The 540 E hosts the new ultra-quiet SHIMANO STEPS E6100 mid-drive motor, designed for long-distance road and trail riding.
With its 60 Nm torque, it offers a notably dynamic assistance regardless of the road’s incline.
The major strength of this e-bike is its SHIMANO Lithium-ion 36V 11.6 Ah 418Wh battery, capable of providing over 100 km of range in Eco mode. If you truly enjoy assistance at all times, the High mode will support you for 60 km, more than enough for a round-trip urban ride without recharging and sweating a single drop.
The pairing of the Shimano motor and battery allows access to E-Tube applications to analyze your routes in detail. A sleek removable display provides all the essential information.
Finally, this Riverside is available in 4 sizes to suit everyone, from 1.50m to 2.01m in height
It is priced at 2,499 euros in gray or blue finish. At this price, it’s an investment that might not be obvious unless you truly need very powerful assistance on long rides.
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