How to choose your size
4 sizes are available:
Size S from 1.50 m to 1.65 m.
Size M from 1.66 m to 1.77 m.
Size L from 1.78 m to 1.89 m.
Size XL from 1.90 m to 2.01 m.
Size S does not include bottle-holder inserts on the frame. Bottle holders on handlebars are available and very practical (ref 8487122).
If you're on the border between 2 sizes:
Take the smaller size for a more upright position.
Take the larger size for a more reclined position.
0, 1, 2 or 3: how do you choose your assistance mode?
Mode 0 - Assistance deactivated.
Mode 1 - Gentle assistance up to 25 Km/h which makes you forget the weight of the bike - range of approx. 100 Kms in normal conditions.
Mode 2 - Moderate assistance up to 25 Km/h - range of approx. 90 Kms in normal conditions.
Mode 3 - "Boost" assistance up to 25 Km/h for more difficult climbs.
Range varies according to weight carried (user + load), gradient and outside temperature.
Engine
The 36-volt, 250-watt brushless rear-wheel motor develops a maximum motor torque of 42 Nm.
By way of example:
In mode 1, the motor amplifies your power by +90%; if I pedal 100W, the motor adds 90W.
In mode 2, the motor amplifies your power by +150%; if I pedal 100W, the motor adds 150W.
In mode 3, the motor amplifies your power by +220%; if I pedal 100W, the motor adds 220W.
Battery
Battery equipped with LG or Samsung 36v 14Ah (500Wh) lithium-ion cells with a clamping system to prevent the battery from vibrating when you ride.
Supplied with two locking keys.
Weight: 3.15 Kg.
2-year warranty or 500 charging cycles at 100%
Can be recharged on the bike or independently
We recommend recharging the battery after each use.
Control screen
LCD display, backlit for better visibility day and night.
Displays: speed, distance travelled and total distance, remaining range and mode.
You can also control the headlights and Walk mode.
USB socket for recharging your smartphone.
What is the purpose of the assistance sensor?
The principle is simple and clever: the harder you push on the pedals, the more assistance you get. You control acceleration and speed.
For those in the know, this is the torque sensor integrated into the bottom bracket.
A frame designed to combine lightness and comfort
Our engineers have designed this mixed frame in 6061 aluminum. This frame gives you optimum comfort and true versatility.
Water-bottle holder (except size S) and luggage rack inserts.
Adjustable suspension fork
Our designers have added the SUNTOUR NEX SF19 spring suspension fork.
- 1 inch 1/8" aluminum pivot
- 63" travel mm
- Aluminum fork legs
Derailleurs and transmission
8 speeds with quick trigger change and easy handlebar operation.
Details:
- 8-speed cassette MICROSHIFT H081
- Single chainring: 36 teeth
- Sprockets: 11/ 34
- Chain KMC Z7 with quick-release
- Rear derailleur: BTWIN RD M25
- Shifter Microshift TS 39.
- Anti-derailleur ring
All-terrain tires
Comfortable, versatile, reinforced tires (from CST TIRENT) to take you anywhere.
Anti-puncture reinforcement.
Recommended pressure is between 4 and 5 bars (details on tire sidewalls).
Dimensions: 700 x 40 (40-622).
28" double-walled wheels
Go touring with riverside 520E, equipped with reinforced (double-walled) black aluminum wheels.
For transporting your bike, a quick-release front wheel lock makes it easy to remove.
28-spoke front wheel and 36-spoke rear wheel.
Removable rear wheel nut with 8" Allen wrench mm(available in multi-tools btwin 900).
Wheel diameter = 28" (28-622).
Hydraulic disc brakes
Ride safely on any terrain (dry/wet) thanks to TEKTRO TKD hydraulic disc brakes (160 diameter mm front and rear).
Hydraulic braking gives you more precise braking and better lever comfort.
Aluminum brake levers.
Handlebars, Headset, Stem
Semi-raised aluminium handlebars (620 mm for sizes S and M, 660 mm for sizes L and XL)
Aluminium stem, 1 inch 1/8th, 75 mm long.
Semi-integrated "ahead set" headset, 1 inch 1/8th.
2 aluminium adjustment rings ("spacers"), height 5 mm.
Ergonomic handles BTWIN.
Saddle
Because it's important to have the right seat for the job, our teams have designed an exclusive B'TWIN ERGOFIT TREKKING 500 saddle.
Graduated aluminum seatpost for easy adjustment.
Collar diameter = 35 mm.
Seatpost diameter = 28.6 mm.
Tool-free saddle height adjustment (quick-release).
Lighting
The Riverside 520E features integrated, battery-powered lighting.
The front light is mounted on the fork and the rear light on the underside of the saddle.
The wiring is integrated into the frame and seatpost.
The 20 lux LED light is both powerful and has a wide beam.
The lighting is controlled from the handlebars, on the control screen.
Crankset/Pedals
The Riverside 520 electric is supplied with multi-purpose one-piece plastic pedals with a wide bearing surface for better foot support on the pedal.
170 mm aluminum cranks.
36-tooth aluminum chainring.
Plastic bottom bracket guard.
Accessories
Your Riverside 520E is equipped with integrated 120 lumen front and rear lights, so you can see and be seen.
Comes complete with kickstand, bell, wheel reflectors and pedals.
Depending on accessory type and bike size, it is compatible with:
- mudguards
- double stand
- bottle holder (except size S)
- rear luggage rack
- basket and front pannier
- saddle bag
- baby carrier on luggage rack
- baby carrier on frame: only sizes M and L compatible
- trailer
At weighing
22 kg in size S with battery.
22.1 kg in size M with battery.
22.2 kg in size L with battery.
18.9 kg in size M without battery.
19.1 kg in size L without battery.
19.2 kg in size L without battery.
The bike is supplied with B'TWIN FLAT pedals.
Total weight (bike + rider) must not exceed 120 kg.
CE conformity certificate
You can find the certificate of conformity for the Riverside 520 E here:
https://cdn.decathlon-share.com/declaration-of-conformity/6bccbf470d66e/doc-rs-520-e-hf.pdf
Warranty
Lifetime warranty: frame, stem and handlebars.
Spare parts: 2 years.