Decathlon ELOPS Speed 920 City Bike (Stadsfiets) Review
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- This is a quick owner's review of the new Decathlon ELOPS Speed 920 City Bike. It’s a lightweight, fast, sleek commuter bicycle from European sporting goods provider Decathlon.
Filmed in Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱
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You got to give it to an American expat living in NL to review a French bike sold all over Europe. If it ain't globalization to it's max, i dont know what it is. Props to you, this was a super solid review.
Thanks!
Great review.... This bike looks really really good. I love the matte black surface... similar to my Fuji Declaration. Simple and understated. That's how I like them.
I have the exact same saddle on my road bike, and like it so much I'm going to buy another for my city commuter. I obviously ride the road bike with cushioned bibs, but I did a century on it before I got bibs, and my butt survived, so it should be perfectly fine for commuting.
Respect from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 (gekoloniseerd) nice vid and thx for making
Your bike is so beautiful. Thank you for your video.
It's a nice bike, but with that lock it's a matter of time before it's gone. The Axa Defender frame lock works well as a secondary lock, but as a main lock it has two flaws: First, there's a 'blanc' key available which they can ram into it with a hammer, and then just break it open in one slam. Second: The plug-in chain is just way too thin. I see people parking their expensive (E-)bike all the time using just this Axa Defender with plug-in chain, so apparently people think it's enough, but trust me it just isn't.
For this bike, in Amsterdam, I would get an Abus Citychain Xplus 1060 or similar Art 3 lock. For at home (as a stationary lock that you don't carry) I would seriously consider chaining it with motorcycle lock (Art 4 or 5).
As most people I also hate unasked for advice, so I completely understand if you just find my reply annoying and disregard it. It's just my two cents.
No worries, I appreciate the perspective. I have insurance for the bike as well...
@@Kerleem Most dutch dont do insurance for bikes. But most people here buy them 2nd use, or something affordable as it will degrade faster as we use it daily so quality/cost is what most dutch look for. Your bike looks good tho. double locks do help but depends on the locks. All locks can be broken, but the double chain and wheel lock one is technically the safest as someone has to destroy both the locks to remove it. Which means nobody gonna bother to steal it if someone else has 1 lock on it and its only a frame lock.
In my opinion you are good, I stole bikes before when i was younger too, dont tell youtube i was poor XD. But no I can tell someone wouldnt steal this based on the locks being too much of a hassle. Especially if you get it to stick to a frame like one you park it at. Other people may worry but the bike is new, why wouldnt someone steal it. Well it is simple, you can steal yours with 2 locks and takes a bit of time. Or someone can choose any other bike like 100.000 on the train station with 1 lock. you get my point.
Thanks kerleem for the outstanding review, sick bike!
Thanks!
*Great **Latest.Bike** , good looking, good suspension and love the gearing. I've tested some bikes that were more then twice the price but not as good. Get lots of looks when riding.*
Nice!
there's suspensions?
Just a suggestion: Get the kryptonite evolution 4 chain lock and don't forget to lock your front tyre and also the back tyre with the frame
Thanks for the review !
Definitely put a chainglider chainprotector on then no more chain tattoos, less chain maintenance, longer chain life too. For sure change the seat, a suspension seatpost would really make it much comfortable too!
As you out that on it, you double the value of the bike. 😂😂
I would love to see an update review now that you've been using it for a year.
There’s not really enough to warrant a video but I’ll just summarize it here. It’s still a nice bike. I haven’t treated it as well as I should have. It sits outside and it’s not really meant to. So the lights stopped working and some of the bolts are a little bit rusty. Otherwise it’s been great. Still works fine.
One pedal broke after about 6 months. I replaced it myself for about 12 EUR with stronger pedals.
@@Kerleem Thank you.
Amazing bike！ This bike hasn't been sold in Shanhai yet~~
Do they have decathlon there?
Finally a video on this bike :D Well, do some others in action ;)
A question for you: do you think is so much uncomfortable on cubblestones? What if you try to jump on sidewalk?
I ask because i live in Napoli, some streets are nearly ancient roman empire ones and i have never had a without suspension forks but i'd like to try its agility, lightness and, why not, charming style (sorry: too much questions)
There’s no frame suspension and the tires are quite firm so you feel every bump on big cobble stones. It’s quite uncomfortable. On more close-together brick roads (like in the video) it’s slightly bumpy but not unbearable. I haven’t tried jumping it from a sidewalk but it should handle a small dip ok since the tires are firm
a dynamo in the front hub would be nice.
Lightweight and easy to operate. Very convenient.
Great video... Beautiful bike! Thanks you. 👍
You’re welcome!
very nice bike. a knog oi bell would look great on this bike.
Nice budget bike. Also good for Amsterdam, because the risk is lower that it will be stolen than a high quality city bike.
Thank you for the review, I am about to buy the elops speed 900 and it has the same frame as yours, but I have concerns over the frame stiffness especially the back upper tube that's connected to the seat tube, have you experienced any issues with this or the frame stiffness is good enough especially that i don't ride in smooth roads, i am 1.8 m and about 82 kg
I don't really know how to feel "frame stiffness"
I don't use the bike regularly anymore (my choice, not the bike's fault). But on cobblestone, you feel the bumps easily...if that helps
Thanks a lot for your review! I noticed that some owners had some issues with the Shimano Alfine gear hub after some time, like a lot of drag and not precise shifting gears.
Did you have some of these problems with the gear hub or the chain??
I really want to purchase this bike but I'm not sure due to this issue (the other option would be the ELOPS 900)
Alfine gears are Shimano pro-amateur level products. The Elops Speed 920 has an internal gear hub that I have used for more than 9 months without maintenance. The Speed 900 has Altus Derailleurs that offers arguably better control. However I would still recommend the 920 because it has hydraulic brakes. 900s only get mechanical disc brake.
@@BienAsperge how fast 920 and 900 goes or can go?
@@RagulCJ In terms of speed it's very much dependent on your legs and your position - but a general rule of thumb is that the 900 can maintain a greater efficiency comparing to the 920, as internal hubs tend to lose a bit more power given the same pedalling power.
Hi Kerleem!
I'm working on my Master Thesis and I'm designing an integrated smart bike handlebar.
I'm trying to understand how lights are fixed on Elops Speed 920 bike and finally I found your video!
I need to see how key lock mechanism works in both lights.
Is it possible for you to send my pictures or videos in which you show me how the mechanism works?
Please! I will forever be in your debt!
Interesting! Please contact me on Instagram, I can try to help. My username is my name “kerleem”
great vid, thanks
Nice review. Installing the kick stand more towards the middle of the bike might possibly make it more stable when parked....?
It's actually pretty good where it's at. I couldn't put it anymore towards the middle because of the cables.
He, although the review is 2 years old by now. Can you give a guess to what max tire size rims, frame and fork can handle? Decathlon states it comes with 32mm wide tires and I was wondering if it could fit wider profiled tires.
I have no idea but I don’t think it can handle much wider tires to be honest
How can this bike be that cheap? What's the hub? It can't be a Rohloff gear drive. I'm used to Nexus and Alfine by Shimano, I liked them both. Both are very silent. Alfine has more gears. Perhaps I have to inform myself more when buying a new bike and probably import it cheap from the Netherlands.
According to the decathlon website, the Alfine 8 hub.
One advise i got for that bike is a different saddle. That one of yours seems thin, my bike has a thick one for my ass. feels like foam. Much more comfortable on the long term compared to a hard rock ass.
The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. czcams.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.
i guess the frame lock should be installed inside the triangle of the frame instead of outside?
you should mount the frame lock inside the frame, it's quite easy to unmount lock and rear wheel and steal the bike or the wheel
If you cut the lock off the frame, it’s still locked to the wheel, so not a risk I’m too concerned with
How tall are you and what size (M/L/XL) did you get?
I'm 180cm. I think I got L if I remember correctly
I am considering these options RC 100 vs Riverside 500 vs Elops speed 900? My office is pretty close howver, I also want to use the bike for weekend rides less than 100 KM. Can someone suggest which one would be good? Can triban go as much as Elops Speed 900/920 ?
Easy upgrade for this bike would be Pirelli Cinturato Velo 35mm tyres.
Which bike stand did you purchase? Please share the link
From decathlon.nl it's BTWIN ACHTERSTANDAARD VOOR FIETS 500
i hv same bike and i really like it
That’s great! What do you like most?
@@Kerleem everything :) i can tell you nothing what i doesnt like. but if i have to tell you something I really like the design, the simplicity, and the value based on the price.
@@viteez great to hear
Can the front headlight be mounted on a different handlebar and stem? If I were to get this bike, I'm likely changing out the stem and handlebar that has more sweep (not so straight). It'd be a shame if the lights can't be re-used. Also, are there any mounts on the back to add a rear rack?
I don’t think the headlight can be moved to another handlebar. Or at least not easily.
I think a rear rack can be mounted. They sell an accessory for it, but I don’t use one.
can you tell me how fast you can go with this bike in a medium pedal cadence? i mean, is it easy to ride 35/40 kmh or would you say you need to ride like a maniac to achieve those speeds?
If you push it, easily 32 km/h in higher gears. 40 maybe if you were going downhill too
@@Kerleem so 32 if you push it? Was expecting more since it looks almost like a road bike
as I am considering these options RC 100 vs Riverside 500 vs Elops speed 900? My office is pretty close howver, I also want to use the bike for weekend rides less than 100 KM. Can someone suggest which one would be good? Can triban go as much as Elops Speed 900/920 ?
do you have this weird sound on the front tyre.. I think the disc breaks are rubbing.
I think so sometimes but I don’t use the bike often anymore
How wide are the tires?
Pretty skinny. Not as skinny as a road bike but close.
@@Kerleem I just looked at decathlon's website. The tires are 32mm wide.
No down tube bottle cage mounts? Weird.
Hi!
I bought the same bike, do you have a model reference for the frame lock? I tried to use my previous AXA but it's not possible to mount it.
Thanks by advance for your answer!
It was AXA DEFENDER RINGSLOT - ART 2
www.decathlon.nl/p/axa-defender-ringslot-art-2/_/R-p-X8392574
@@Kerleem thank you!
Hey Kerleem, I am back :D
Is this bike compatible with a water bottle holder?
I'm not sure!
@@Kerleem can you get the info? Decathlon customer care don't speak English and it would be of great help if you can get the information. Thank you
@@TrilmaRose yes you can install 1 bottle holder. There are 2 screws you can attach the bottle holder on the frame. You can see them at 4:56
Does the bike come with a default lock? I mean the usual lock that comes with most bikes not the chain lock
No I added the frame lock
how is it after 3 years? i'm consider buying it
I don’t ride it very often anymore but it still works well. Very lightweight and fast
Apparently, Decathlon USA doesn't know this model even exists
I didn’t even know they have Decathlon in the US!
In the land of Gazelle you got a elops from Decathlon?! How dare you?! :D
Haha, affordable, lightweight bicycle. Can't get that with Gazelle!
have you thought of adding a pannier/bag carrier in the back?
Nope
I don't have the budget for elops 920 so can i go for the elosp 900. Do you think it's worth
I haven’t ridden the 900 but I was also considering it. I think it has a lot of similarities (lightweight, 8 speed, disc brakes) so it could be a good option as well
@@Kerleem thank you
how tall are you, and what is the size of the bike ?
1.8m. I went with the L size
Nice bike! A bit above my pay grade I'm afraid, if I had to pay for it myself and not my company. Some advice: don't drive too fast in the Netherlands when you're riding on the public roads, especially on bicycle paths (fietspaden). Your fellow cyclists might not expect such speeds. It might get really dangerous in cities on roads without a special bike path, because car and truck drivers don't expect it... They will only get a scratch on their vehicles but you might end up in hospital.
Should i buy it ist god? What about the quality?
It’s decent. I don’t have much to compare it to
You can’t adjust the height of the steering right
Nope
After you get used to it, the butt won't hurt anymore.
Hi! Is it XL frame size?
I got L frame size. I am 1.8m tall
Please someone explain me the differences between the 900 and 920 version of this bike.
I don't know
There are a few differences, main difference is the integrated gear system in the 920 vs external derailleur
Thank you for the help! Would u spend the extra money on the 920? I personally drive my bike about 50-100km every week so I'd definitely spend it if it's worth it. @@MelloBo
This honestly does not look like a good commuter bike to me. No rack on the back, a very downward position when riding it and a rather uncomfortable saddle.
True. You can add a rack if you want but the riding position is only good for shorter commutes (under 30 mins)
Most dutch people pick city bikes not commuter bikes, thats a american thing or what french do. But you are american so that is probably why.
The bike looks good, lightweight helps a lot, but watch out for when going up different height, Light frame means aluminium. Alu is easier to bend. So take it slower on a risen path. like going on the pedestrian walkway from a road. cause you ca bend the wheel if you hit it too hard.
One advise i got for that bike is a different saddle. That one of yours seems thin, my bike has a thick one for my ass. feels like foam. Much more comfortable on the long term compared to a hard rock ass.
My bike doesnt have a ball crusher in the middle. Choose that on purpose cause I would like to still add some family to my name.
Have fun kerleem!
Which model of kickstand it is?
From decathlon.nl it's BTWIN ACHTERSTANDAARD VOOR FIETS 500
@@Kerleem Thanks.
Is this still good after 1 year ? :D
Yes
Price kitna h
Delevery mumkin h COD??
What?
What's the tire size?
700 mm or 27in
How do I know which inner tires I should buy? Just in case to have some on the side.
I’m not sure
nice bike, but in Holland it's easy...
Netherland is flat!!!!
they re made in Portugal i think those bykes
I believe it’s France but I’m not 100% sure
Kerleem sounds hot
The non stop moving camera is bad.
Ok
Isnt that bicycle really unpractical? You cant store it publicly and has too much stuff that can break. I have a very simple unbreakable unstealable bike for commuting and another bike for sports. Btw if you dont have cycling pants on that bicycle, I understand your butt burts ;).
It's good enough for short distances (city bike). I have no real complaints with it.
@@Kerleem yeah its a very nice bike indeed, I mean, you need to be carefull with it else it gets stolen or breaks.
@@bobfels5343 too fragile and with thin tiers it’s a matter of time you get stuck in a tramrail.
Die eierliegende vollmichsau für Harz iv Empfänger. Ist nicht provokativ gemeint,das Rad ist perfekt für sein geld
Guten!
30km per hour isn't fast haha
On a non ebike it is!
"hard tires are good for speed". Clueless.
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