Johnny rider
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Order is ready to pick up from shop ???
Decathlon STILUS Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike - SRAM SX
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Damn! That was quick! Ordered mine on Monday as well, still in preparation...
Johnny rider
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She is home and prefect 6a charger with uk plug adapter
Johnny rider
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One week early buddy
Pigin
Well-known member
Rub it in why don’t you ?. I’m glad it’s a right one.
I think Little Britain base their “the computer says no” sketch on Decathlons order process. Everyone tells me I have to apply for a refund, wait up to 12 days for the refund to hit my account and then start the order lottery all over again. Are they that good that it’s worth the aggravation? Can’t wait for Robs review.
Future Sizing help for the uninitiated. I hope these photos help with choice and buying the bike blind as we all do basically. I am 5'10" tall with 32"inside leg and 27" outside of shoulder to palm, where it meets the grip (see photos).
I have included a seatpost photo to show how this all adds up. The dropper post is fully extended in both photos. When fully dropped, it gives a good clearence for you arse too. I know that we are all different body/torso sizes etc, but this may make sense of riding/seated position for someone else my size and at least get you/other sizes, in the ball park with a bit of thought and trial.
Hope this helps others thinking about the Stilus. It's an amazing bike. I can't stop smiling when I ride it (and I'm o ly on 1.0.2.0 firmware at moment-roll on getting the booking of the update next week hopefully ?).
I have included a seatpost photo to show how this all adds up. The dropper post is fully extended in both photos. When fully dropped, it gives a good clearence for you arse too. I know that we are all different body/torso sizes etc, but this may make sense of riding/seated position for someone else my size and at least get you/other sizes, in the ball park with a bit of thought and trial.
Hope this helps others thinking about the Stilus. It's an amazing bike. I can't stop smiling when I ride it (and I'm o ly on 1.0.2.0 firmware at moment-roll on getting the booking of the update next week hopefully ?).
For me, yup, and a while lot more. Hang in there, I was two months from start to finish but the extra grand I'd have to pay for something else this good kept me going ??.
Killswitch73
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What size is this ?
Killswitch73
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Does anybody know if the Hope cranks fit these bikes ?
Only ever owned specialized E-bikes and thinking strongly about getting this for my missis . She’s 5’8 but she’s has long 33/34inseam .. thinking large for her and if it comes up to short then will get her a longer stem .
She’s worried about pedal strikes on this thus the reason to get shorter cranks but the predicament she’s in is that’s she’s got long legs and to short a cranks will cause more discomfort for her on long rides .
Only ever owned specialized E-bikes and thinking strongly about getting this for my missis . She’s 5’8 but she’s has long 33/34inseam .. thinking large for her and if it comes up to short then will get her a longer stem .
She’s worried about pedal strikes on this thus the reason to get shorter cranks but the predicament she’s in is that’s she’s got long legs and to short a cranks will cause more discomfort for her on long rides .
Johnny rider
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Nice surprise the wheels are tubeless just add sealant
Sorry, big omission ?. It's an XL.
I was sidelined as I bled the brakes and set the sag. Brakes not much improved as in feel (bit progressive for me) but stops it on a sixpence so just have to get used to them and the difference from Shimano.
Large sounds good with leg length as the cockpit is small anyway.
PhilBaker
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I posted all the details and link to order earlier in this (now very long) thread and also in my Stilus Review on here: 2020 Decathalon Stilus - EMTB Forums
I went with a 70mm Stem as I didn’t want to affect the steering response too much. It gave me a little bit more room now and feels really good. I’m 5’10”.
Johnny rider
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Well that’s the bike going back bike didn’t feel right seat post was on max went for a ride still not right got back measured it they have sent me a large not a xl ???? apart from that a bloody get bike
That's a right bitch ?. But, like you said, great bike ?.
Johnny rider
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????You Stilus buyers are so particular !
Pigin
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Don’t you dare get in the queue in front of me! ?.
I’m pursuing a line that if I have any luck with I might clue you in ?.
In either case we need to follow each other’s posts.
Is there a small chance that someone on this forum/thread might want to swap an XL for a L?
Johnny rider
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That would be nice lol but going back tomorrow and be having a few words
Oh boy, between the issues to even place an order, the cancellations, the dents, the brakes not bled, and now the wrong sizes being sent, I'm actually quite stressed to find out what I'll end up with.
Anyone received an electric scooter instead of an ebike, or a unicycle? I mean, I'd rather be warned...
Jamm13dodger
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Well after a couple of decent shakedown rides I commuted the 14 miles to work on it this morning and while I was about 10 minutes short of my PB on the road bike I got here with energy to spare and wasnt as hot and sweaty as I would be otherwise. Mostly tarmac and gravel this morning and no bars used on the battery. I do live in Cambridgeshire though so we dont have hills so much as inclines.
I'll be taking the scenic route home so will be slightly longer so I'd expect to see some change on the charge meter
The saddle and grips are noticeably uncomfortable now and i'm noticing a few odd noises but put that down to the motor at the moment. Roll on the ride home.
I'll be taking the scenic route home so will be slightly longer so I'd expect to see some change on the charge meter
The saddle and grips are noticeably uncomfortable now and i'm noticing a few odd noises but put that down to the motor at the moment. Roll on the ride home.
Johnny rider
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Going back this morning hope to get some compo and hopefully order the xl
I have only done a few miles due to physio rehab instructions but have also had the odd noise from motor/crank area now and again. I am guessing settling in and will torque everything again after a few more miles/rides. Also, I am a bit oversensitive to these noises from reading past threads on clunking etc.Well after a couple of decent shakedown rides I commuted the 14 miles to work on it this morning and while I was about 10 minutes short of my PB on the road bike I got here with energy to spare and wasnt as hot and sweaty as I would be otherwise. Mostly tarmac and gravel this morning and no bars used on the battery. I do live in Cambridgeshire though so we dont have hills so much as inclines.
I'll be taking the scenic route home so will be slightly longer so I'd expect to see some change on the charge meter
The saddle and grips are noticeably uncomfortable now and i'm noticing a few odd noises but put that down to the motor at the moment. Roll on the ride home.
Did bled the brakes as mentioned in previous post and forgot to say that the bleed nipple/grubs crew was finger loose on both calipers (and I mean only finger tight). Also noted the on bike charging plug point at the bottom of the frame came out with the charger plug when removing. Found if if I angled the plug downward slightly on removal, then pulled, it stayed all in place within the bike frame as it should. Not an issue but a little annoying as there is no securing mechanism for the socket/frame interface (there is a thin orange rubber seal in place though). Thinking of putting a thin bead of sealant around the edge as this would also stop moisture ingress for those Winter rides and should not trap moisture as they have fitted a seal anyway.
Carry on commuting and not sweating ??.
slimsimmons1984
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I've been onto customer service all weekend, cancelled my order saying bike was out of stock, took the full amount and now want me to wait 7-10 days for refund! absolute shambles
Seriously, I really feel for you mate. I hope it gets sorted ?
OK, been going over bike even more and have spotted a possible future pain. Not serious but have put a fix together to prevent. It concerns the entry points of the cables as the go into the headstock. There are plastic protectors screwed into the frame, trouble is, the cables rub against the screw edge.
I put a sleeve over the cables and into the holes (photos attached). The rubbing parts could be any cable depending on how they pushed them in.
I used some old car brake bleed tubing I has laying around and it seems to have done the job. Just need to secure them now-could use a number of things tbh.
It may seem a small issue but mine would have chewed the rear hydraulic brake cable-not good!
Check yours out, the photos should give enough idea of what I did, used and the measurements when gauged against my fingers.
I put a sleeve over the cables and into the holes (photos attached). The rubbing parts could be any cable depending on how they pushed them in.
I used some old car brake bleed tubing I has laying around and it seems to have done the job. Just need to secure them now-could use a number of things tbh.
It may seem a small issue but mine would have chewed the rear hydraulic brake cable-not good!
Check yours out, the photos should give enough idea of what I did, used and the measurements when gauged against my fingers.
taxidriver50005
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Feel for all you guys having problems, shit ordering service, parts missing, wrong size sent, damaged items, parts loose on bikes... Doesn't look good for decathlon....... Think it all boils down to the guy assembling the bike. Some are good some bad get a good one and the bikes are great and makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside but get a bad'en and it just sours the whole experience especially if your new to ebikes and see it as a lot of money to start off with.
Being a victim of the own success has not helped decathlons reputation on the quality front.
Being a victim of the own success has not helped decathlons reputation on the quality front.
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