Decathlon STILUS Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike - SRAM SX

[Javedmr]

Its 500,
Both can lock out and I can felt the difference when onroad.

Thanks.
Sorry two more questions. Are you able to remove the battery to charge it indoors? And does it have a dropped seat post?

 

[Yorkshire redneck]

At last few months, I was thinking go for a 2nd hand ebike or a brand new with a limited cost. Finaly, I decided go for this with my budget. Its quit surprised me the bike come with sram x12s rockshock front and rear, and new motor. It's all what I want.
Just go out for a on road test, found that some sound come out from crank and motor when I try to pedal strong, It seems the common problems of the CX motor. Will ask the shop can sort it for me.


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Me thinks this is going to be my new project bike ?

 

[Kmmf]

sure, it's a Bosch system, you can take the battery off and charge in house.

it come with drop seatpost.

 

[Javedmr]

sure, it's a Bosch system, you can take the battery off and charge in house.
it come with drop seatpost.

Thanks enjoy your new bike Do keep us posted how you are getting on and hopefully sort the little niggle as well.

 

[Kmmf]

yes, sure!

 

[EMTBehave]

I am really confused as to why Decathlon basically have no detailed specifications list on their website page for this bike, it is super sloppy.

Questions to all of you:

1) How good really is the suspension on this bike vs the Fox Factory series on high-end bikes... is it many times worse and would it cope well with any enduro or all-mountain activities (not crazy downhill)?
2) Does this bike have any real areas of immediate weakness that you can see?
2) How much does it weigh?

Cheers.

 

[Javedmr]

I am really confused as to why Decathlon basically have no detailed specifications list on their website page for this bike, it is super sloppy.

Questions to all of you:

1) How good really is the suspension on this bike vs the Fox Factory series on high-end bikes... is it many times worse and would it cope well with any enduro or all-mountain activities (not crazy downhill)?
2) Does this bike have any real areas of immediate weakness that you can see?
2) How much does it weigh?

Cheers.

I read somewhere that the weight is 25.5kg, but that’s all I know. I called the stores and even messaged decathlon customer service on messenger. They seem to be reading off the same spec we are going through. Beats me why the info is so limited.

 

[andyb2]

When I contacted decathlon to ask some questions, they pointed me to the italian website

 

[Kmmf]

Yes, even though the staffs in store don't know they are selling this bike when I ask them.
I just though if I don't like the bike I can send it back within 365 days. why don't try it out?
I will bring the bike in trial tomorrow, let's see how good it is. Basically, I just have 1 concern is the design and Geometry of the frame , there is a another bearinging set near the dropout, is it necessary ? And the chainstay a little long , its 485mm, apart of these. nothing complaint. 160mm RS pike , good enough for mini downhill.
I will upgrade to carbon handle bar later soon.

 

[Javedmr]

Yes, even though the staffs in store don't know they are selling this bike when I ask them.
I just though if I don't like the bike I can send it back within 365 days. why don't try it out?
I will bring the bike in trial tomorrow, let's see how good it is. Basically, I just have 1 concern is the design and Geometry of the frame , there is a another bearinging set near the dropout, is it necessary ? And the chainstay a little long , its 485mm, apart of these. nothing complaint. 160mm RS pike , good enough for mini downhill.
I will upgrade to carbon handle bar later soon.

Been reading about chain stays here......please excuse my ignorance, but what are the implications of a 485mm long chain stay?
Mountain bike geometry explained - MBR

3. Chainstay length
Or, more accurately, the rear centre. This is the horizontal measurement between the centre of the rear wheel and the centre of the BB. Short back ends aren’t necessarily a good thing because they make a bike loop out more easily on climbs and, contrary to popular belief, don’t really help it to corner. Short chainstays can make a bike easier to get the front end up, which is both a good and bad thing depending on what you want to do.
It’s a complicated issue, but together with the front centre, the chainstay length determines where you are on the bike (central, further back, further forward). There’s no right or wrong here, but greater length can help a bike to feel more stable descending, and also help keep the front end down when climbing. As a rough guide, 430mm-450mm is the norm on 29ers, 425mm-435mm on 27.5in bikes.

 

[EMTBehave]

Yes, even though the staffs in store don't know they are selling this bike when I ask them.
I just though if I don't like the bike I can send it back within 365 days. why don't try it out?
I will bring the bike in trial tomorrow, let's see how good it is. Basically, I just have 1 concern is the design and Geometry of the frame , there is a another bearinging set near the dropout, is it necessary ? And the chainstay a little long , its 485mm, apart of these. nothing complaint. 160mm RS pike , good enough for mini downhill.
I will upgrade to carbon handle bar later soon.

I thought the fork was a 150mm RockShox 35 Gold?

 

[Yorkshire redneck]

Been reading about chain stays here......please excuse my ignorance, but what are the implications of a 485mm long chain stay?
Mountain bike geometry explained - MBR

3. Chainstay length
Or, more accurately, the rear centre. This is the horizontal measurement between the centre of the rear wheel and the centre of the BB. Short back ends aren’t necessarily a good thing because they make a bike loop out more easily on climbs and, contrary to popular belief, don’t really help it to corner. Short chainstays can make a bike easier to get the front end up, which is both a good and bad thing depending on what you want to do.
It’s a complicated issue, but together with the front centre, the chainstay length determines where you are on the bike (central, further back, further forward). There’s no right or wrong here, but greater length can help a bike to feel more stable descending, and also help keep the front end down when climbing. As a rough guide, 430mm-450mm is the norm on 29ers, 425mm-435mm on 27.5in bikes.

No implications what so ever of a "longer" chainstay . My Trek powerfly has a 480 , Trek say 475 , but I've just measures it at 480 , the Trek rail is supposed to be 448 , the difference between the rail (short chainstay) and decathlon (long chain stay) is the depth of a Mars bar , neither hear nor there .

Numbers are number, what matters is just getting on the bike and enjoying riding it . ???

 

[Javedmr]

No implications what so ever of a "longer" chainstay . My Trek powerfly has a 480 , Trek say 475 , but I've just measures it at 480 , the Trek rail is supposed to be 448 , the difference between the rail (short chainstay) and decathlon (long chain stay) is the depth of a Mars bar , neither hear nor there .

Numbers are number, what matters is just getting on the bike and enjoying riding it . ???

Good message ??

 

[Kmmf]

Been reading about chain stays here......please excuse my ignorance, but what are the implications of a 485mm long chain stay?
Mountain bike geometry explained - MBR

3. Chainstay length
Or, more accurately, the rear centre. This is the horizontal measurement between the centre of the rear wheel and the centre of the BB. Short back ends aren’t necessarily a good thing because they make a bike loop out more easily on climbs and, contrary to popular belief, don’t really help it to corner. Short chainstays can make a bike easier to get the front end up, which is both a good and bad thing depending on what you want to do.
It’s a complicated issue, but together with the front centre, the chainstay length determines where you are on the bike (central, further back, further forward). There’s no right or wrong here, but greater length can help a bike to feel more stable descending, and also help keep the front end down when climbing. As a rough guide, 430mm-450mm is the norm on 29ers, 425mm-435mm on 27.5in bikes.

I just don't like the chain stay too long, when you go corner you will know the difference.

 

[Kmmf]

I thought the fork was a 150mm RockShox 35 Gold?

Its a 160 pike

 

[EMTBehave]

Its a 160 pike

So definitely different to advertised?

 

[Kmmf]

So definitely different to advertised?

oh sorry... you right , Its a 35 gold

 

[EMTBehave]

oh sorry... you right , Its a 35 gold

Any more feedback on the bike, please? I think may of us are waiting to hear how it performs.

 

[Kmmf]

Sure, Ive been Llandegla trail in Wrexham on Sat. Rode 16miles in 2hrs up and down, 95% in emtb mode, just 5% uphill in turbo mode. 50%battery remained. so far so good. Handling pretty good. downhill very stable, RS front and 2.8 wide do a great job, only one disadvantage is the BB height too slow I thought, except this. Its capable for different UK trails

 

[EMTBehave]

Sure, Ive been Llandegla trail in Wrexham on Sat. Rode 16miles in 2hrs up and down, 95% in emtb mode, just 5% uphill in turbo mode. 50%battery remained. so far so good. Handling pretty good. downhill very stable, RS front and 2.8 wide do a great job, only one disadvantage is the BB height too slow I thought, except this. Its capable for different UK trails

Thanks mate great feedback. Few more questions:

1) Does the front and rear suspension feel good then when you push it... firm and capable over big bumps and when it lands? Any negatives?
2) How is the motor noise?
3) Would 29'er wheels fit on this frame or is it limited to 27.5?

Thanks!

 

[Kmmf]

I felt confident to play fast with these combination in fact. Very stable when descending. I haven't try hard push or jump yet cos I need to train up my physical abilities ....I haven't play over a years ago...haha.

I don't here any noise from the motor, it just a normal motor sound. Actually the motor quite smooth. I try to switch off the motor and rode. Its don't let you feel heavy just same to a normal 12x gear. Its really suprised me !!

I don't think you can put a 29" with over 2.5 tyre , now it's come with 2.8 that's very stable. but you can ask others using this RS 35 gold, can they put or not.

Just the accessory need to upgrade: the handle bar change to carbon, the pedal need to buy a better or what you like, it just come with a plastic flat pedal, I almost die with that. the better grip, and the rims if you push hard when turn, its not enough.

 

[Yorkshire redneck]

I have found another bike using the same frame as the decathlon

Megamo bikes Megamo Launched the New Crave 01 eMTB | BikeToday.news

This one is using the Shimano e8000 motor

Also same frame that Lombardo bike use on their semprione range of emtb .

Any one else got any updates on this bike , ridden it .

 

[Doomanic]

I have found another bike using the same frame as the decathlon

This one is using the Shimano e8000 motor

Then it's not the same frame.

 

[Yorkshire redneck]

Then it's not the same frame.

Same frame , different motor . Are you thick ? Might have different mounting bolts , but it's the same frame . Same geometry , same angles , same FRAME . Same rear triangle , same shock mount , same linkage . Just different mounting .....jeez ?

 

[R120]

No, its the open mould Shimano STEPS frame made by BPS as well, as such it shoes the same design, but the geometry is different.

So it looks the same because it is from the same factory, but its not the same frame, any more than the 5 or 6 other Emtb frames they make which use the same suspension and frame design are the same.

That not me having a pop at you, its just a almost identical looking but very different geometry frameset.

The factories tend to make one frame design, that is adapted to multiple motors/markets.

 

[Javedmr]

I have found another bike using the same frame as the decathlon

Megamo bikes Megamo Launched the New Crave 01 eMTB | BikeToday.news View attachment 25671

This one is using the Shimano e8000 motor

Also same frame that Lombardo bike use on their semprione range of emtb .

Any one else got any updates on this bike , ridden it .

Good find and it looks very similar. But google is telling me that this is a 8500€ bike. I haven’t looked at the specs in detail, but it does have a 625wh battery. My concern with importing bikes such as these to the U.K. would be service.

 

[Javedmr]

Yes, even though the staffs in store don't know they are selling this bike when I ask them.
I just though if I don't like the bike I can send it back within 365 days. why don't try it out?
I will bring the bike in trial tomorrow, let's see how good it is. Basically, I just have 1 concern is the design and Geometry of the frame , there is a another bearinging set near the dropout, is it necessary ? And the chainstay a little long , its 485mm, apart of these. nothing complaint. 160mm RS pike , good enough for mini downhill.
I will upgrade to carbon handle bar later soon.

Hi mate, wanted to check what your thoughts were on the cornering aspect of the bike...I am hoping you have put some more rides .... Since your comment I have done some more research on chain stays and now I understand that 1. A shorter chain stay makes the bike more nimble, easy to do jumps and corners and wheelies. But the front lifts on climbs..2 a longer chain stay makes it easier to climb as the front is more stable. But cornering is compromised and less drifting you sort of lose some of the downhill fast fun....how’s it going with your stilus?

 

[Doomanic]

Are you thick ?

No, but you clearly are.

 

[Rich666]

I'm trying to decide whether a Cube Stereo 140 Race 500 and Trek Rail 5 are worth £400 and £500 more than this. Wish test rides were more readily available.

 

[Javedmr]

Its 500,
Both can lock out and I can felt the difference when onroad.

Hey man one more awkward question. So I have been translating some of the reviews on the Decathlon U.K. website and one review stood about locking out the rear suspension.
Are you absolutely sure, that the rear suspension locks our completely? I am planning to use this bike for some touring as well...and I am not so sure about bouncing about. I have posted the translated review below.

I practice mixed mountain biking (home work during the week / hike on weekends) and have just gone completely suspended with this L-shaped model ... without any regrets! Super equipment, very well integrated motorization and very efficient geometry! If I had an idea for the future: switch to a lockable rear shock absorber for the rolling portions. And work the total weight a bit, even if the weight distribution is top. At this price, the competition has only to keep up!