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Traraaa! A major supplier from the budget segment of all places snubs the European high-end developers: the new drive from Decathlon and partner E2 Drive is a discovery. Set the cadence using the - somewhat fiddly - joystick on the display and off you go. Everything else is done in the background by the Uwuru motor/gear unit. The gear ratio is adapted to every situation. There are no gearshifts. 65 Newton metres are used very efficiently - even on hills. Rarely has cycling been so enjoyable, even if you can hear the chain deflection on the motor buzzing a little.
It's almost forgivable that the bike offers little comfort despite the headset suspension fork and that the steering is too direct for a trekking/city bike. The frame of the Decathlon B'twin is robust and cleanly finished and favours integration. It accommodates the large, easily removable battery and cables as well as a GPS module for tracking the bike after theft. You sit balanced on the bike and have everything under control. A robust carrier with a city-friendly spring flap ensures everyday transport. Only the front light is a little poor at 30 lux - but you can't have everything for € 2999.
Conclusion from Georg Bleicher, MYBIKE test editor
Comfort and handling can still be fine-tuned, but the thrilling smooth running of the drive makes up for a lot! The overall package of the B'twin LD920E Automatic is 2999 Euro* a good deal, even if you can see where money is being saved in small details (battery compartment, comfort).
MYBIKE tip: Price/performance 1/2024
The most important details about the Decathlon B'twin
- Price: 2999 Euro >> available here
- Frame sizes: M, L, XL
- Test bike weight: 27.2 kg
- Permissible total weight: 140 kg
- Frame: Aluminium
- Fork: Headshock suspension fork, 30 mm
- Circuit: Automatic CVT transmission in engine unit
- Motor / battery: Owuru mid-motor / lithium-ion battery (48 V, 702 Wh)
- Brakes: Disc, B'TWIN / Tektro R280
- Tyres: Vittoria E-Randonneur Tech 40-622
- Front / rear lighting system: Herrmans, 30 Lux / Herrmans
- Maximum carrier load: 27 kg
