Choosing your size
4 sizes available: Size S: 1.50 m to 1.65 m.
Size M: 1.66 m to 1.77 m.
Size L: 1.78 m to 1.89 m.
Size XL: 1.90 m to 2.01 m.
Size S does not have bottle cage inserts on the frame. Bottle cages for handlebars are available and very practical (ref. 8487122).
If you are on the edge between 2 sizes: Get the smaller size if you want a more upright position.
Get the bigger size if you want a more stretched-out position.
0, 1, 2 or 3: choosing your assistance mode
Walking mode - Assistance when walking.
Mode 0 – Assistance disabled.
Mode 1 - Gentle assistance at up to 25 km/h that means you can forget about the weight of the bike - battery life of around 90 km under normal conditions.
Mode 2 - Moderate assistance at up to 25 km/h - battery life of around 80 km under normal conditions.
Mode 3 - Boost assistance at up to 25 km/h for the most difficult ascents (warning: your battery life will be severely reduced in the event of prolonged use).
Motor: use those watts!
Brushless 250-watt motor in the rear wheel hub.
42Nm torque.
Battery
Lithium-ion 36V 11.6 Ah (418 WH) battery with locking system that prevents any vibrations to the battery as you ride.
Supplied with two lock keys.
Weight: 2.82 kg.
We recommend recharging the battery after each use.
CONTROL SCREEN
LCD screen, backlit for better visibility both day and night.
Displays:
speed, time, trip and total distance, remaining battery, and mode.
USB plug for recharging your smartphone.
What is the assistance sensor?
A simple, clever system: the more you pedal, the more assistance is provided. You are in control of your speed and acceleration.
For those in the know, we're talking about the torque sensor fitted to the bottom bracket.
A frame designed for less weight and more comfort
Our engineers designed the hybrid frame using 6061 aluminium and lower geometry for an easy step through. This frame provides optimal comfort and great versatility.
Inserts are included for a bottle cage and pannier rack.
Adjustable suspension fork
Our designers added the Suntour NCX SF17 lockable and adjustable spring suspension fork.
1⅛" aluminium pivot.
Magnesium blade.
63 mm of travel.
Derailleurs and drivetrain: enjoy the speed!
Quickly and easily change between the 8 speeds using the shifter on the handlebars.
In detail:
- 8-speed Microshift H081 cassette
- Single chainwheel: 36 teeth
- Cogs: 11/ 34
- KMC Z51 chain with quick-release
- Rear derailleur: B'Twin RD M25
- B'Twin SL759 shifter.
- Anti-derailment ring
Hybrid tyres: put rubber to the road
Comfortable, versatile, reinforced CST Tirent tyres so you can go anywhere.
Bead-to-bead puncture protection.
The recommended pressure is between 4 and 5 bars (details on tyre sidewall).
Dimensions: 700 x 40 (40-622).
28" double-walled wheels
Head off on tours with the Riverside 500 E equipped with black double-walled aluminium wheels.
To transport your bike, the quick-release on the front wheel makes it easy to remove.
28-spoke front wheel and 36-spoke rear wheel.
Rear wheel nut can be removed with an 8mm Allen key. (Compatible with B'Twin 900 multitool).
Wheel diameter = 28 inches (21-622).Your rear wheel axle is an M12 x 1.25
HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES: control your braking
Cycle safely on any terrain (dry/wet) thanks to the Tektro TKD 160 mm hydraulic disc brakes at the front and rear.
Hydraulic brakes provide more precise braking as well as greater comfort using the brake levers.
Aluminium brake levers.
Handlebars, steering, stem: maintain control
Semi-raised aluminium handlebar (620 mm). 1⅛" aluminium stem that is 75 mm long.
1⅛" semi-integrated Aheadset headset.
2 aluminium spacers 5 mm in height.
B'Twin ergonomic grips.
Saddle: be comfortable
Because it's important that your seat position is adapted to your riding style, our teams developed the exclusive B'Twin Ergofit Trekking 500 saddle.
Aluminium seat post with graduated markings for easier adjustment.
Collar dimensions = 35 mm.
Seat post diameter = 28.6 mm.
Tool-free saddle height adjustment (quick-release).
Crank / Pedals
The Riverside 500 electric bike is supplied with versatile plastic single-piece pedals with a wide pedalling surface to keep the foot on the pedal.
170mm-long aluminium cranks.
36-teeth aluminium chainring. Plastic chainguard.
Accessories
Your Riverside 500 E is supplied with a bell, lights (front/rear), wheel reflectors and pedals.
Depending on the accessory type and size of the bike, the frame is compatible with:
- front and rear mudguard
- double stand
- bottle cage
- saddle bag
- pannier
- rear pannier rack
- baby carrier on pannier rack
- baby carrier on frame: only compatible with sizes M & L. Size S not compatible.
WEIGHT
21.8 kg in size S without pedals.21.9 kg in size M without pedals.22.0 kg (size L) without pedals.
18.9kg in size M without battery.
19.1kg in size L without battery.
19.2kg in size L without battery.
The bike is supplied with B'Twin Flat platform pedals.
The total weight (bike+cyclist) should not exceed 120kg.
CE Certificate of Conformity
https://share-files.decathlon.com/user-guide/453436/decla_de_conformite_ce_riv_500e.pdf