Elops · City & hybrid

Elops 520 cadre bas

Name: Elops 520 cadre bas
Brand: Elops
Rating: 4.4 (1488 reviews)

€349

The Elops 520 step-through is Decathlon's classic city bike: steel frame, upright position, 6-speed twist shifter and all the practical equipment included. It is aimed at short daily trips on flat ground, where its 19 kg and rim brakes are no handicap. Sold at €348.99 on decathlon.fr, it scores 4.4/5 across nearly 1,500 customer reviews.

Best for: short urban trips on flat groundoccasional use with shopping or a child seat

6speeds

Steelframe

28 ″wheels

19.1 kgweight

Rim brakesbrakes

What we like

Full equipment as standard: basket, 27 kg rack, mudguards, kickstand, chain guard and dynamo lighting
Very upright position (back at 90°) and wide saddle, comfortable in town
Three sizes covering 1.45 m to 1.95 m, 26" wheels on the XS
High customer rating (4.4/5 on nearly 1,500 Decathlon reviews)

What we like less

Heavy (19.1 kg in S/M), a chore on climbs or to carry
V-brake rim brakes not very effective on wet ground according to reviews
Only 6 speeds, limited gearing for steep hills
Bottle dynamo lighting, less effective than a hub dynamo

Key points

COMFORTABLE STEP-THROUGH FRAME: steel frame with an upright position, designed for daily urban trips.
6-SPEED DRIVETRAIN: Btwin by Microshift to cope simply with city gradients.
28" WHEELS: a stable, fast-rolling format on the S/M and L/XL sizes.
RIM BRAKES: simple, easy-to-maintain braking for regular use.
URBAN EQUIPMENT: dynamo lighting, basket and comfort and safety accessories fitted from the factory.
WEIGHT 19.1 kg: a sturdy bike for everyday travel.

Specifications

Frame and drivetrain
Frame material	steel
Frame type	Step-through frame
Sizes	XS, S-M, L-XL
Rider height	145-195
Gears	6
Drivetrain	Btwin by Microshift 6 speeds
Fork	Steel fork
Suspension	No suspension
Foldable	no
Weight	19.1 kg
Max load	100 kg

Brakes and wheels
Brakes	Rim brakes
Wheels	28 ″
Tyres	700x45C / ETRTO 44-622 balloon tyres with 1 mm nylon puncture protection

Everyday use
Lights included	yes
Lighting details	Front and rear lighting powered by a bottle dynamo.
Child seat	Compatible with child seats, notably via the rear rack.
Warranty	2 years
Colours	Bleu clair, Bleu noir, Bleu-Vert Mat, Vert Amande