Decathlon Electric Bikes

Decathlon has quietly become one of the most sensible places in the UK to buy a first electric bike. It does not chase the premium end of the market, and you will not find a Bosch or Specialized badge here. What you get instead is a tightly designed range of own-brand e-bikes, sold at prices that undercut almost everyone else, backed by a high-street store you can walk into for fitting, servicing and spares. For a lot of riders, that combination matters more than a marquee motor.

This guide explains how the range is organised, which models are worth your money in 2026, and where Decathlon makes sense versus rivals like Carrera at Halfords or the direct-sell imports. Our assessments are research-led, based on manufacturer specifications, owner feedback and Decathlon’s own warranty and support, not on lab testing. Prices shift, so treat every figure as a guide and check the live price before you buy.

How Decathlon’s electric bike range is organised

Decathlon splits its e-bikes by use, not by price, which makes the range easy to navigate once you know the labels. Elops is the city and commuting line, with upright geometry, mudguards, lights and racks built in. Riverside is the hybrid and trekking line, aimed at mixed surfaces, longer rides and lightweight touring. Rockrider is the mountain bike line, including electric hardtails for trails and towpaths. There is also the higher-end Van Rysel road badge, though electric road options there are limited.

Across these brands, the entry and mid models use a 250W rear hub motor, which is simple, reliable and EAPC-legal. Higher-spec Elops and Riverside models move to a mid-drive motor, often a Shimano STEPS unit, which sits at the cranks and feels far more natural on hills because it works through your gears. Decathlon fits torque sensors to its Riverside, Rockrider and pricier Elops bikes, while the cheapest city models use a cadence sensor that switches assistance on as you pedal.

The best Decathlon electric bikes in 2026

Below are the models we rate most highly for UK buyers, ranked on value, real-world usefulness and support rather than headline specs alone.

1. Riverside Original 920 E - best overall value

#1

B'Twin (Decathlon)

Riverside Original 920 E

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.3 around £999

Best for: Best overall value

Motor

250W rear hub (42Nm)

Battery

36V 11.6Ah (418Wh)

Range

Up to 90km / 56 miles (claimed)

Weight

25.5kg

+ What we like

• Lots of e-bike for around £999
• 418Wh battery gives a believable real-world range
• Lifetime frame warranty and good parts support

- Watch-outs

• Heavy at 25.5kg
• Cadence-style assist is less natural than a torque sensor

Our verdict: The pick of the range for most UK riders: practical, well supported and hard to beat near £999.

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The Riverside Original 920 E is the Decathlon e-bike most people should look at first. At around £999 it is one of the cheapest full-size electric bikes sold by a major UK retailer, yet it does not feel stripped back. The 250W rear hub motor delivers 42Nm of torque, enough for everyday hills, and the 418Wh battery claims up to 90km in eco mode. In normal mixed riding, expect something closer to 30 to 45 miles, which is plenty for most commutes and weekend rides.

It is not light, at around 25.5kg, and the assist is less refined than a torque-sensor mid-drive. But the hybrid frame is comfortable, the disc brakes are dependable, and Decathlon’s lifetime frame warranty plus decade-long parts commitment gives it a longevity edge over many direct-sell imports.

2. Elops 920E - best city e-bike

#2

Elops (Decathlon)

Elops 920E

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 around £1,299

Best for: Best city e-bike

Motor

250W mid-drive

Battery

36V 11.6Ah (417Wh)

Range

Up to 90km / 56 miles (claimed)

Weight

Around 26kg

+ What we like

• Mid-drive motor feels more natural on hills
• Upright, comfortable city geometry
• Low-frame option is easy to mount

- Watch-outs

• Heavier than budget folders
• Pricier than the Riverside hybrid

Our verdict: The most comfortable Decathlon e-bike for relaxed town riding, with a smoother mid-mounted motor.

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If your riding is mostly urban and you value comfort over speed, the Elops 920E is the sweet spot. It uses a centrally mounted motor rather than a rear hub, which makes assistance feel smoother and more bike-like, especially when pulling away at lights or grinding up a hill. The 417Wh battery claims a similar range to the Riverside, around 50 to 90km depending on assist mode.

The Elops 920E comes in both high-frame and low-frame versions, the latter being a genuine step-through that suits riders who find swinging a leg over awkward. It is a heavy bike and not one you would carry far, but as a comfortable, fully equipped town runabout with lights, mudguards and a rack, it is one of the most relaxing e-bikes Decathlon makes.

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3. Rockrider E-ST 100 - best budget electric mountain bike

#3

Rockrider (Decathlon)

Rockrider E-ST 100

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.9 around £999

Best for: Best budget e-MTB

Motor

Rear hub (around 42Nm)

Battery

380Wh integrated

Range

Up to 50 miles (claimed)

Weight

Around 24kg

+ What we like

• Cheap way into electric off-road riding
• Suntour suspension fork takes the sting out of trails
• Hardtail simplicity is easy to live with

- Watch-outs

• Rear hub motor is less capable on steep climbs
• Smaller battery limits longer rides

Our verdict: A sensible entry into electric mountain biking, but treat it as a light trail and towpath bike, not a serious enduro machine.

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The Rockrider E-ST 100 is Decathlon’s cheapest way onto an electric mountain bike, at around £999. It pairs a rear hub motor with a Suntour suspension fork and a 380Wh battery, which is enough for towpaths, gravel and gentle trails. At this price the rear hub motor and modest battery naturally limit what it can do on steep, technical climbs, where a mid-drive e-MTB pulls ahead.

Read it for what it is and it makes sense: a forgiving, affordable hardtail for riders who want occasional off-road fun and some assistance on hills, rather than a dedicated trail machine. If you ride proper singletrack regularly, budget for the mid-drive Rockrider E-ST 500 instead.

4. Elops LD500E - best for distance

#4

Elops (Decathlon)

Elops LD500E

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.1 around £1,499

Best for: Best for distance

Motor

250W mid-drive

Battery

500Wh

Range

Up to 115km / 71 miles (claimed)

Weight

Around 27kg

+ What we like

• Large 500Wh battery for longer rides
• Comfortable long-distance city geometry
• Strong claimed range in eco mode

- Watch-outs

• Real-world range nearer 40 miles in mixed use
• Heavy and not designed for carrying upstairs

Our verdict: The Decathlon e-bike to choose if range is your priority and you ride longer urban journeys.

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For riders who cover longer distances, the Elops LD500E is the natural choice thanks to its larger 500Wh battery. Decathlon claims up to 115km in the lowest assist level, though a realistic average in normal mixed use is likely nearer 40 miles, which is still strong. The geometry is set up for relaxed long-haul city riding rather than speed.

It is a heavy bike at around 27kg, so it is not one for carrying up flights of stairs, and like the rest of the range it tops out at the EAPC-legal 15.5mph. But if range anxiety is your main worry, this is the Decathlon model that addresses it most directly.

Who Decathlon electric bikes are for

Decathlon e-bikes suit value-focused riders who want a dependable bike they can buy, fit and service on the high street. The standout reason to choose Decathlon over a direct-sell import is support: a lifetime frame warranty, a 2-year warranty on the motor and electrics, and a commitment to keep spare parts available for around a decade. That long-term backing is rare at these prices and is a big part of why owners rate the bikes so highly for everyday reliability.

They are less suited to riders chasing low weight, a premium mid-drive system like Bosch, or the lightest possible folder for train commuting. If that is you, look at our wider electric bike brands guide and the best e-bike brands roundup to compare alternatives. If your budget is the deciding factor, our best electric bikes under £1000 feature puts Decathlon head to head with rivals at the same price.

Decathlon e-bikes and UK law

Every Decathlon electric bike sold in the UK is built to the EAPC standard, meaning a 250W rated motor with pedal assistance that cuts out at 15.5mph (25km/h). That makes them legal to ride on roads and cycle paths with no licence, tax, insurance or registration, provided the rider is 14 or over. You can read the full rules in our electric bike law guide, and our battery and range guide explains how to get the most miles from any Decathlon battery.