Rockrider · Mountain · ⚡ electric
Rockrider E-EXPL 140
€1,500
The Rockrider E-EXPL 140 is Decathlon's entry-level 29" hardtail electric mountain bike with a mid-drive motor: 78 Nm Vision M120 with torque sensor, 499 Wh battery, 120 mm fork and hydraulic brakes, for €1,499.99. Reviewers praise natural assistance and unusual equipment at this price, but point to a high weight and a limited 8-speed drivetrain. A coherent first e-MTB for easy tracks and trails.
Best for: discovering e-MTB on rolling trailsleisure rides in the forestbest mid-drive motor under €1,500
80 kmclaimed range
499 Whbattery
–motor, 78 Nm
25.8 kgweight
Hydraulic discbrakes
What we like
- Vision M120 mid-drive motor with torque sensor, 78 Nm, rare under €1,500
- Hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors
- Suntour XCM 32 fork with 120 mm
- 499 Wh battery, claimed range 80 km, 60 km measured in Sport mode
- Good customer rating (4.4/5 on 193 reviews)
What we like less
- 25.8 kg without pedals, hard to carry
- Short 1x8 drivetrain for long climbs
- Entry-level fork limited on technical terrain
- 100 kg maximum rider weight
Key points
- 29" HARDTAIL MOUNTAIN BIKE: designed for off-road trail riding, with an aluminium frame and 29" wheels. A good compromise between stability and efficiency.
- ALUMINIUM FRAME: sturdy structure suited to regular riding. Weight is contained to ease handling on trails.
- TRAIL FORMAT: designed for mountain bike outings on varied terrain. The hardtail geometry favours efficient pedalling and simplified maintenance.
- E-EXPL 140 MODEL: blue version identified in the Rockrider range. Ideal for leisure use focused on trail riding.
Specifications
| Motor | Vision M120 |
|---|---|
| Torque | 78 Nm |
| Motor position | Mid-drive motor |
| Battery | 499 Wh |
| Claimed range | 80 km |
| Max assisted speed | 25 km/h |
| Frame material | aluminium |
|---|---|
| Sizes | S, M, L, XL |
| Rider height | 150-200 |
| Gears | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Microshift Acolyte X8 1x8 |
| Suspension | Front suspension |
| Foldable | no |
| Weight | 25.8 kg |
| Max load | 100 kg |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 29 ″ |
| Warranty | 2 years, frame for life |
|---|---|
| Colours | Bleu Boréal |
Observed prices
€1,500lowest price
€1,500highest price
Reviews
- 3.7/5 meilleur-velo-electrique.com ↗
- reviewed cleanrider.com ↗
- reviewed transitionvelo.com ↗
- 4.4/5 buyer rating on decathlon.fr ↗ (193 reviews)
