B'Twin · Folding
Btwin Fold 500
€359
The Btwin Fold 500 is Decathlon's versatile folder: 6061 aluminium frame, 7-speed Shimano Tourney, V-brakes and 20-inch wheels for €449.99. It folds in about fifteen seconds, weighs 12.9 kg and suits riders from 1.45 m to 1.85 m. Well rated by customers, it mainly suffers from average braking and a steel fork.
Best for: daily train + bike travelshort urban tripscompact storage in a flat
7speeds
Aluminiumframe
20 ″wheels
12.9 kgweight
Rim brakesbrakes
What we like
- Aluminium frame and 12.9 kg, portable every day
- Folds in 15 seconds, rolls when folded thanks to the handle under the saddle
- USB-rechargeable lights, mudguards and puncture-resistant tyres as standard
- Rear rack mounts and front carrier interface
- High customer rating (4.4/5 on nearly 300 reviews)
What we like less
- V-brakes judged to lack bite
- Steel fork and imprecise twist shifter
- Rack and lock not included
Key points
- COMPACT FOLDING FORMAT: designed for daily and multimodal trips. Stores easily and travels without hassle.
- ALUMINIUM FRAME: light, practical structure for carrying the bike every day. Suited to repeated urban use.
- WEIGHT 12.9 kg: easier to handle, carry and store. An asset on stairs and public transport.
- 20" WHEELS FRONT AND REAR: a city format with a good compromise between compactness and stability. Ideal for a bike that is easy to house.
- SHIMANO 7-SPEED DRIVETRAIN: adjust effort to urban gradients. Smoother riding in traffic.
- RIM BRAKES: simple, easy-to-maintain solution for daily travel. Suited to regular urban use.
Specifications
| Frame material | aluminium |
|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond frame |
| Sizes | Taille unique |
| Rider height | 145-185 |
| Gears | 7 |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 7 speeds |
| Fork | steel fork |
| Suspension | No suspension |
| Foldable | yes |
| Weight | 12.9 kg |
| Max load | 100 kg |
| Brakes | Rim brakes |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 20 ″ |
| Tyres | Btwin Mobility 20 x 1.75 skinwall |
| Lights included | yes |
|---|---|
| Lighting details | 10 lux USB-rechargeable front light and 5.4 lumen USB-rechargeable rear light. |
| Warranty | 2 years (frame, stem excluding hinges, fork and handlebar guaranteed for life) |
| Model year | 2,023 |
| Colours | Bleu nuit |
Observed prices
€359lowest price
€450highest price
Reviews
- 8/10 meilleur-velo-electrique.com ↗
- reviewed transitionvelo.com ↗
- 4.4/5 buyer rating on decathlon.fr ↗ (299 reviews)
