Elops · City & hybrid
Elops 540 cadre bas
€450
The Elops 540 step-through takes the 520 formula upmarket: Nexus 7-speed hub, hub dynamo with automatic lights, reinforced wheels and full chain case. It is a comfortable, maintenance-free city bike for daily trips, priced at €449.99 at Decathlon, but it remains heavy and stops on rim brakes. Customer rating 4.3/5 on 194 reviews.
Best for: daily urban trips with frequent stopsloaded utility use (shopping, child seat)
7speeds
Steelframe
28 ″wheels
19.6 kgweight
Rim brakesbrakes
What we like
- Shimano Nexus 7-speed hub: shifts at a standstill and needs little maintenance
- Automatic lighting from a Shimano hub dynamo, basket, welded 27 kg rack, mudguards and full chain case included
- Double-butted steel frame and 700x44 balloon tyres for comfort
- Reinforced double-wall wheels
What we like less
- Heavy: 19.6 kg in S/M, 19.9 kg in L/XL
- V-brake rim brakes
- Only two sizes (1.55 m to 1.95 m), no XS
- No frame lock as standard
Key points
- PRACTICAL STEP-THROUGH FRAME: easier to mount and simpler stops in urban settings. Suited to daily trips.
- COMFORTABLE RIDING POSITION: upright position and adjustable handlebar for more ease. Designed for the city and hybrid use.
- SHIMANO NEXUS 7-SPEED DRIVETRAIN: smooth shifting via a twist grip. Ideal for varying your pace in urban traffic.
- RIM BRAKES: simple braking that is easy to maintain day to day. Suited to regular use in town.
- 28" WHEELS AND 19.6 KG: good compromise between comfort and stability on urban trips. A format suited to daily travel.
Specifications
| Frame material | steel |
|---|---|
| Frame type | Step-through frame |
| Sizes | S-M, L-XL |
| Rider height | 155-195 |
| Gears | 7 |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Nexus 7 speeds, actionné par poignée tournante. |
| Fork | steel fork |
| Suspension | No suspension |
| Foldable | no |
| Weight | 19.6 kg |
| Max load | 100 kg |
| Brakes | Rim brakes |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 28 ″ |
| Tyres | Skinwall 700x44 balloon tyres with reflective strips. |
| Lights included | yes |
|---|---|
| Lighting details | Automatic front and rear lighting powered by a Shimano Nexus hub dynamo. |
| Pedals included | yes |
| Child seat | Compatible with child seats or panniers, with a rear rack usable for a child carrier. |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Colours | Bleu |
Observed prices
€450lowest price
€450highest price
Reviews
- reviewed transitionvelo.com ↗
- 4.3/5 buyer rating on decathlon.fr ↗ (194 reviews)
