The Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 700 was released earlier this year in several markets in Europe. Decathlon has now unveiled a new version of the Rockrider E-EXPL 700 which comes in a purple shade. The new hardtail model of the Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 700 e-bike sports an incandescent purple frame in contrast to the bottle green frame of the original mode

Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 700 electric bicycle

Features

Decathlon has released the new e-bike to a sprinkling of markets in Europe including France, the Netherlands, and the UK. The new Rockrider E-EXPL 700 sports a Shimano drivetrain with a Deore 5130 rear derailleur, a Deore LG 11-43 cassette, and an LG500 chain. The drivetrain in the new variant is different from the original model’s Microshift Advent X drivetrain. Both drive trains however offer identical capabilities.

The new Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 700 is powered by a Brose Drive T mid-mounted motor with a maximum torque of 70Nm and a top assistance speed of 25km/h. The motor provides maximum assistance of 320% and features a torque sensor for smoother pedaling transitions. The bike has a 630Wh battery that delivers up to 100km of range on a single charge. The bike is compatible with a 360Wh range extender that offers an additional 44km.

The Rockrider E-EXPL 700 e-bike has a 6061 aluminum frame available in four sizes between S and XL. It has an X-Fusion RC32 29-inch fork that yields up to 130mm of travel. It is also equipped with Tektro M530 hydraulic disc brakes and a long-distance 60-degree saddle. You can view ride statistics and battery status on the bike’s Ergo 900 TFT color display on the handlebars. You can also switch between assistance modes via the display.

Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 700 electric bicycle

Pricing & Availability

The new Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 700 e-bike is priced at €2,499.99 (~$2,708) in France, Italy, and Spain. The e-bike retails in the Netherlands for €2,509.99 (~$2,718) and £2,499.99 (~$3,157) in the UK. The Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 700 is also available in Sweden. There is no availability information for the new Decathlon e-bike for markets outside Europe at this time.

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