Wonderful bike, I love riding on single speed ! I've made 2 customizations on my Elops 500: a 780mm MTB handlebar and Michelin PowerGravel 700x35 tyres, they feel more safer on gravel terrain...
Ive got the same bike.Bargain!Put a 16t cog on it,Izumi black and gold chain,I didnt like standard silver one,upgraded the brake shoes as they were a bit weak,lower profile tyres to roll faster,and puncture proof tubes.Use it to commute on nice days.....Superb bike👍
Just sharing experience - the tires. I like very much how they roll with little resistance, and how the manage over city streets in general. BUT, in a short period of time I had two punctures. And nothing like the usual, tire deflates completely after 30 min to one hour. Local bike shop repair man says that this time of the year they had a lot of these. The most frequent cause are tiny needles from chestnut shells. That would explain what happens to me. If so, the inscription on the tire wall that indicates puncture protection is at least ridiculous.
Thanks for sharing, the tyres come with a breaker belt under the tread, I don’t think this is bead to bead which may mean it just missed the belt? Please feel free to leave a review on the website detailing this as the brand do take action on any review left on the website.
You could try these bad boys, they will be compatible with Tacx trainers only, not Btwin. www.decathlon.co.uk/p/3-8-m10-home-trainer-rear-bike-wheel-nuts/_/R-p-X8519576
Sir my height is 5'6. What size would you suggest S Or M? The size is kinda confusing. I check in the decathlon but they suggest M size. But my friend told me i should get small.
For your height you should be on a Medium, but this will depend on where your height comes from, if you have been in one of our stores and a Medium has been suggested, then it is best to go with that as they have seen you on the bike and are in the best position to make that suggestion.
You can indeed downsize the crank length to 165mm. You will need to make sure the chainline is around 45mm though, this looks a possibility below from another site that may help. You will need a crank puller, unless you take it to one of our workshops of course. www.decathlon.co.uk/store-locator www.decathlon.co.uk/p/bike-crank-extractor/_/R-p-100521?mc=8350528 www.amazon.co.uk/Crankset-Crankarms-Mountain-Bicycle-Sprocket/dp/B077Z321QK/ref=sr_1_15?crid=1EX3053I30RKR&keywords=single+speed+crank+165mm&qid=1692277512&s=sports&sprefix=singlespeed+crank+165mm%2Csports%2C76&sr=1-15
How do you take the rear cog off? Had the ratcheting mechanism fail about a year ago (had the bike 3 years or so now) and couldn't figure out how to get it of. Even a mate of mine who is a bike enthusiast couldn't find a tool in his massive bicycle tool box that worked. Ended up just flipping the wheel around and leaving the old one on, but it's starting to turn the same orange colour a the bike so I'd like to get it off.
We tend to use this beast in store Universal Sprocket Remover For Threaded Hubs 1722/2BI amzn.eu/d/3NqSICH You can always take it in to our workshops and they will remove it for you as the tool is pricey.
Hello! There was a problem ,the axle (bushing ) of the rear wheel was worn out, very quickly (I was looking for a description,dimensions,maybe someone changed the bushings,axles,give advice, choice
According to the workshop, the wheel should just be cup and cone so will be 1/4” rear 3/16” front, you can also purchase wheels which can be found in the description.
The best pump to use before going for a ride is this www.decathlon.co.uk/p/900-floor-pump/_/R-p-1016?mc=8224360 it will work with both valve types, Presta which is found on the Elops 500 Speed and most road bikes and Schraeder that is found on most City and MTB, a hand pump would be best for use after punctures out on the road www.decathlon.co.uk/p/compact-road-bike-hand-pump/_/R-p-306791?mc=8543541
I saw this bike in the store but the spokes looked on the thin side. Are they able to ride continuously in fixed gear (with no brakes). I don't want to change spoke constantly or buy new wheels
Well that will depend on a lot of things, spokes will always stretch and eventually snap, it will depend on the weight carried by the bike, the torque put through the wheels and of course how it is ridden. If you ride it like you stole it and jump off every thing in sight, then yeah, they will break. If you want stronger wheels go for the deeper section wheels that I have put in the description. 💪🏻
One more question - mudguards. Is it safe to attach the L- shaped metal mount on the screw that hold the brakes? I have the plastic mudguards that come with such mounting system. I tried to put the mudguards under the brake calipers and there is about 0,5 - 1 cm space to the tire. The mudguards are in contact with the bottom of the caliper system and when I press the brake lever the mudguards do move a little. Is that normal?
I would not use any mudguard other than the Raceblade XL on this bike, linked to in the description. If the mudguards you are using foul/touch the inside of the brake caliper at all or prevent the caliper arms movement, there is a risk of possible jamming.
@@TheDecathlonMan Thank you for the link regarding Raceblade mudguards and the explanation. Since my mudguards are made of relatively soft plastic, I cut them to the shape of Raceblades and firmly attached them with zip-ties. The front mudguard got additional aluminum rails to hold the bottom part, attached to the bottom of the fork via screws on eyelets. Everything is firm and no play. It will do for this winter.
The bike comes with a rear dropout spacing of 120mm. Nexus usually are made for 127-135mm OLD, if you had one of those then the frame would need cold setting/bending and that would void any warranty, it may be possible with this one though, Shimano Nexus Inter-3 SG-3C41 120mm Rear hub.
I had a flat rear tyre recently. I was wondering is it safe to remove the metal looking things on the rear tyre? They seem to stop the wheel from moving, but I've removed them when changing the tyre and can't seem to fit them back.
Safe to remove them but I would put them back on, they are there to fine tune the tension in your chain, they make it easier to keep the wheel in good alignment too. This is assuming you meant wheel/ dropout and not tyre?
To adjust the tension on the chain, loosen the wheel nuts then adjust the 10mm nut on tensioners until you are happy with the tension on the chain and the wheel sits straight, then tighten the wheel nuts.
Not a standard procedure, but if you have identified where the puncture is, you can patch the puncture not having to take the wheel off. Just pull the tire of the wheel, patch the tube, go with fingers throughout the tire from the inside to establish if the cause of the puncture is still in-remove it if it is, and assemble the patched tube and tire back on. That is it.
If purchased for pick up in store then the bike is fully checked and built for you, if delivered to your home then the bike is safety checked at the warehouse, you will need to fit the pedals and handlebars at home.
The only mounts for a rack are on the front fork, unless you use a seat post mounted type. Mudguards would need to be SKS Raceblade XL or alternatively seat post mounted.
Bought this yesterday, they built it up for me which I'm collecting today. Will the chain already be lubed or will I need to do it myself for first use?
The chains come pre lubed, you will need to lube it after around a month of use and keep it maintained depending on how often you use the bike. If used in poor weather, then the best lube is wet lube and just lube the pins. www.decathlon.co.uk/p/all-weather-bike-oil-teflon/_/R-p-12289
Regarding mudguards - Zefal shield r30 , if you can still find them around. Think this is discontinued now, but those were good alternative to SKS race blades, and go all the way under the brakes.
Thank you for the information. I have question a few questions relating to wheels ! first will the DT Swiss T 1800 32mm rear and front wheel fit this bike ? and what other wheels would you recommend for someone wanting to go tubeless on this bike or for someone who wants a single speed gravel bike-ish situation haha thank you in advance
Thanks for watching and the question, I think the T1800 wheels have no brake track but will be great if this is ok for you? Personally I like being able to stop a bit quicker than fixed only allows. The only other brand I have tried and can say have always good are Halo. www.halowheels.com/shop/wheels/track/evaura-track-700c-wheels/
What is the cheapest way to upgrade the brakes? The force I have to apply is much too high to safely stop the bike in an instant when needed. I was told to replace the original braking pads with pads for carbon wheels, as my cheapest option. Other than that it seems that the cure is to change the complete rim brakes, which cost much more than brake pads alone.
You will never be able to stop in an instant unless you hit something, like a wall 😉 Keep your weight as far back as possible when braking hard. You are correct though the pads can be replaced with the wet weather pads and they are a softer compound than the originals www.decathlon.co.uk/p/extreme-wet-road-bike-brake-bushings/_/R-p-101521?mc=8327666 The tension in the brake cables may also be too high, meaning you are not actually using the lever as it was intended, as a lever, the lever should be around halfway through it’s arc before the brake starts to bite otherwise you lose all modulation and it will require more hand strength. If you have small hands the levers can be adjusted to be closer to the bar. If you are unsure, take it to one of our workshops.
SKS Raceblades, they fit but need to be mounted high. www.decathlon.co.uk/p/raceblade-pro-xl-road-cycling-mudguard-set/_/R-p-X8515529?mc=8515529 or an asssver 'win wing'
Thanks dude, much appreciated. The best mudguards to fit would be these bad boys, you would need to keep your tyre to 32mm though. www.decathlon.co.uk/p/raceblade-pro-xl-road-cycling-mudguard-set/_/R-p-X8515529?mc=8515529
Hi William, the frame will be strong enough and you are over the weight limit for the wheels which is a standard around 120kg, but just inspect the wheels more often for cracking and keep the tyre pressure up and you should be fine. The wheels have deep flanges, 36 spokes on the rear and are strong wheels.
I'm toying with buying one of these bikes as a second bike purely to ride when out with my 4 year old son on his wee bike as I have a gravel bike which I will still be using but as it has clipless pedals and I'll generally only being cycling at a slower speed with him I think this would be perfect and so would probably only need the single speed rather than the fixed option but do you have any videos showing how to fit the fixed cog to the other side of the wheel for though I'm not hugely mechanically minded I wouldn't know how to fit it myself as I'd like to also be able to give the fixie thing a go.
@@TheDecathlonMan thank you. I may well decide to get the chaps in my local Decathlon to fit one for me when I am buying it but it'd be useful to see nonetheless.
Good review, thanks. I have the grey in XL size for over a year now. Regular commute 20 miles a day. It is agile on the road and a smooth ride, my guess would also be because of smooth tires. It is heavy, but for the price paid I don't mind that. I changed the seat and seatpost, I wonder why Dechatlon opted for a seatpost that can not be angle adjusted. And I changed the pedals for metal with pins. The geometry of the frame is peculiar, I feel cramped on the bike. My legs are to close to my chest while riding. That makes very hard to achieve high RPMs withot bouncing on the saddle. Gearing 44/18 is too slow for me. What is the best way to fix that? is it possible to put 16T rear cog. Or to replace 44T for a bigger chainring?
Hi Marc, yes it is possible to swap for either a smaller cog at the rear or a larger chainring at the front. Either will work in terms of distance covered for each revolution and in turn speed if you pedal faster. Bear in mind if you hit a hill, you will feel it. With regards to how big you can go with the chainring, just make sure it is not so big it hits the chainstay 😂
@@TheDecathlonMan Than you for the info. I hesitated to change because of the 10 km hill I have commuting back to home. But then again, I rode fixie on that same road with 48/16 without too much strain on my legs. I wonder if replacement 16T cog is of the same quality as this original 18T. Or just buy some aftermarket cog.
So at Decathlon we currently only stock the 18T freewheel, so if you are after a 16T freewheel it will have to be aftermarket, but we do offer the fixed cog with lockring, only in 14/16/18T, we may expand the range later on.
You should be fine, they do feel agile/twitchy with the short stem, so if it feels small/cramped up top you can always put a longer stem on it. Give one a try in store if you can.
@@TheDecathlonMan thanks for the insight. I do not think my small local store has them in stock in my size to try on and wonder if they could bring one over to try... Cheers
They should be able to interstore or allocate one to the store for you to try, alternatively the Elops speed 900 will be roughly the same, if they have one.
@@TheDecathlonMan Thank you, if there is a little bit of rub in any case I would bend a little bit the steel to win a few mm's I think. Also planning on drilling 2 holes to make rear brake cable internal.
@@TheDecathlonMan so my elops speed 500 came in today. They delivered it with all the tools you need. But dang someone put the screws for the braking pads so hard I couldn’t loosen it and a tool got worn out. Now I have to take the bike to a Decathlon shop to get that screw off or loose it for me a bit. 😅
Sorry to hear that 😢 please make sure you leave a review mentioning this on the website product page, sounds like someone got a bit carried away at the factory.
Thanks for the question, this means on one side of the hub on the rear wheel, you can have a single speed freewheel which allows you to stop pedalling and on the other side of the hub you can have a fixed gear with no freewheel, these can also be of different sizes, to allow a change of gear should you fancy it. This does of course mean stopping, removing the wheel and turning it round and reinstalling it, hence the term ‘flip flop’ hope this helps?
@@TheDecathlonMan hey ty, can you may help me, i am from germany, there is a singlespeed crankset in the decathlon onlineshop with 48 teeths by Van/Rysel , do you think i can install it on my elops speed 500 will be the chainline like 45mm ? or do i need another bottom brackets ?
Can you send me the item code and I can try and check for you. The Speed 500 comes with a 119mm spindle, square taper BB. This is where one of our workshops comes in handy, as most have spindle sizes that will be compatible to keep the chainline correct for whatever chainset you wish to use.
Thanks for your question, the Elops Speed 500 has no rack mounts on the rear, in this case the best rack to use would be a seatpost mounted type rack such as the below www.decathlon.co.uk/p/500-bike-seat-post-pannier-rack/_/R-p-170873?mc=8387783
Doh, il più vicino che facciamo è questo, CHAINRING 38T 170MM 4175604 19,99 GBP puoi chiedere al workshop, in alternativa potresti provare una Riverside www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hybrid-bike-riverside-120-grey-2021/_/R-p-300806?mc=8405304
@@TheDecathlonMan ok grazie, sarebbe possibile mettere questa corona da 38 su una Triban RC 500 ? Intendo mettere una trasmissione monocorona sulla Triban RC 500, possibile?
Always interesting how Decathlon brazenly praises their low quality products, for people who don't have a clue about what they're buying and the world beyond, falling into these traps all the time. This SS is made for occasional short trips if anything, lacking even the slightest detail which makes fixed gear/SS riding so much fun. "Very very cool"? Please stop it and be honest!
Wonderful bike, I love riding on single speed ! I've made 2 customizations on my Elops 500: a 780mm MTB handlebar and Michelin PowerGravel 700x35 tyres, they feel more safer on gravel terrain...
I have this in white and love it to drive with them in Frankfurt!
Ive got the same bike.Bargain!Put a 16t cog on it,Izumi black and gold chain,I didnt like standard silver one,upgraded the brake shoes as they were a bit weak,lower profile tyres to roll faster,and puncture proof tubes.Use it to commute on nice days.....Superb bike👍
Which tyres and tubes did you put on your bike mate?
I have it and it's the best bike i ever had
Just sharing experience - the tires. I like very much how they roll with little resistance, and how the manage over city streets in general.
BUT, in a short period of time I had two punctures. And nothing like the usual, tire deflates completely after 30 min to one hour. Local bike shop repair man says that this time of the year they had a lot of these. The most frequent cause are tiny needles from chestnut shells. That would explain what happens to me. If so, the inscription on the tire wall that indicates puncture protection is at least ridiculous.
Thanks for sharing, the tyres come with a breaker belt under the tread, I don’t think this is bead to bead which may mean it just missed the belt? Please feel free to leave a review on the website detailing this as the brand do take action on any review left on the website.
Good that you have decent tyre clearance
Great bike just picked it up for £30 like new...
11.6kg
Can the fixed axles be replaced with quick release skwere or how could this be used with Tacx Magnetic Turbo trainer?
You could try these bad boys, they will be compatible with Tacx trainers only, not Btwin. www.decathlon.co.uk/p/3-8-m10-home-trainer-rear-bike-wheel-nuts/_/R-p-X8519576
Sir my height is 5'6. What size would you suggest S Or M? The size is kinda confusing. I check in the decathlon but they suggest M size. But my friend told me i should get small.
For your height you should be on a Medium, but this will depend on where your height comes from, if you have been in one of our stores and a Medium has been suggested, then it is best to go with that as they have seen you on the bike and are in the best position to make that suggestion.
Is it possible to downsize the cranks from 170 to 165mm?
In my case 165mm cranks might be the solution. Thanks.
You can indeed downsize the crank length to 165mm. You will need to make sure the chainline is around 45mm though, this looks a possibility below from another site that may help. You will need a crank puller, unless you take it to one of our workshops of course.
www.decathlon.co.uk/store-locator
www.decathlon.co.uk/p/bike-crank-extractor/_/R-p-100521?mc=8350528
www.amazon.co.uk/Crankset-Crankarms-Mountain-Bicycle-Sprocket/dp/B077Z321QK/ref=sr_1_15?crid=1EX3053I30RKR&keywords=single+speed+crank+165mm&qid=1692277512&s=sports&sprefix=singlespeed+crank+165mm%2Csports%2C76&sr=1-15
How do you take the rear cog off? Had the ratcheting mechanism fail about a year ago (had the bike 3 years or so now) and couldn't figure out how to get it of. Even a mate of mine who is a bike enthusiast couldn't find a tool in his massive bicycle tool box that worked. Ended up just flipping the wheel around and leaving the old one on, but it's starting to turn the same orange colour a the bike so I'd like to get it off.
We tend to use this beast in store
Universal Sprocket Remover For Threaded Hubs 1722/2BI amzn.eu/d/3NqSICH
You can always take it in to our workshops and they will remove it for you as the tool is pricey.
Hello! There was a problem ,the axle (bushing ) of the rear wheel was worn out, very quickly (I was looking for a description,dimensions,maybe someone changed the bushings,axles,give advice, choice
According to the workshop, the wheel should just be cup and cone so will be 1/4” rear 3/16” front, you can also purchase wheels which can be found in the description.
What type of pump do i need to pump up the tires? I've never seen a vale like this before on the elops 500
The best pump to use before going for a ride is this www.decathlon.co.uk/p/900-floor-pump/_/R-p-1016?mc=8224360 it will work with both valve types, Presta which is found on the Elops 500 Speed and most road bikes and Schraeder that is found on most City and MTB, a hand pump would be best for use after punctures out on the road www.decathlon.co.uk/p/compact-road-bike-hand-pump/_/R-p-306791?mc=8543541
I saw this bike in the store but the spokes looked on the thin side. Are they able to ride continuously in fixed gear (with no brakes). I don't want to change spoke constantly or buy new wheels
Well that will depend on a lot of things, spokes will always stretch and eventually snap, it will depend on the weight carried by the bike, the torque put through the wheels and of course how it is ridden. If you ride it like you stole it and jump off every thing in sight, then yeah, they will break. If you want stronger wheels go for the deeper section wheels that I have put in the description. 💪🏻
Im not light and Ive had mine 18 months,wheels still good as new...
One more question - mudguards. Is it safe to attach the L- shaped metal mount on the screw that hold the brakes? I have the plastic mudguards that come with such mounting system. I tried to put the mudguards under the brake calipers and there is about 0,5 - 1 cm space to the tire. The mudguards are in contact with the bottom of the caliper system and when I press the brake lever the mudguards do move a little. Is that normal?
I would not use any mudguard other than the Raceblade XL on this bike, linked to in the description. If the mudguards you are using foul/touch the inside of the brake caliper at all or prevent the caliper arms movement, there is a risk of possible jamming.
@@TheDecathlonMan Thank you for the link regarding Raceblade mudguards and the explanation.
Since my mudguards are made of relatively soft plastic, I cut them to the shape of Raceblades and firmly attached them with zip-ties. The front mudguard got additional aluminum rails to hold the bottom part, attached to the bottom of the fork via screws on eyelets. Everything is firm and no play. It will do for this winter.
Ok, sounds interesting. Good luck.
Do you know the dropout spacing on the Elops 500? I think it is 100mm but unable to find any info 🤔
120mm rear 100mm front
@@TheDecathlonMan Thanks for confirming. Keep up the great content!
Such a smooth and nice looking bicycle damn
Question: can this bike be upgraded with a Shimano Nexus 3 internal geared hub? I will appreciate answer.
The bike comes with a rear dropout spacing of 120mm. Nexus usually are made for 127-135mm OLD, if you had one of those then the frame would need cold setting/bending and that would void any warranty, it may be possible with this one though, Shimano Nexus Inter-3 SG-3C41 120mm Rear hub.
@@TheDecathlonMan Thank you very much for answer
You are welcome
👍
Is it possible to share what is the standover height for this bike with the 700cc wheel? I could not find the information anywhere. TIA!
Hi There, yes the Small is 77cm, Medium is 79cm and 81cm Large.
I had a flat rear tyre recently. I was wondering is it safe to remove the metal looking things on the rear tyre? They seem to stop the wheel from moving, but I've removed them when changing the tyre and can't seem to fit them back.
Safe to remove them but I would put them back on, they are there to fine tune the tension in your chain, they make it easier to keep the wheel in good alignment too. This is assuming you meant wheel/ dropout and not tyre?
To adjust the tension on the chain, loosen the wheel nuts then adjust the 10mm nut on tensioners until you are happy with the tension on the chain and the wheel sits straight, then tighten the wheel nuts.
Not a standard procedure, but if you have identified where the puncture is, you can patch the puncture not having to take the wheel off. Just pull the tire of the wheel, patch the tube, go with fingers throughout the tire from the inside to establish if the cause of the puncture is still in-remove it if it is, and assemble the patched tube and tire back on. That is it.
Does the bike come pre-assembled if you collect from a Decathlon store, or you need to build yourself?
If purchased for pick up in store then the bike is fully checked and built for you, if delivered to your home then the bike is safety checked at the warehouse, you will need to fit the pedals and handlebars at home.
Are the slots on the frame that one can use to install carrier rack and mudguard?
The only mounts for a rack are on the front fork, unless you use a seat post mounted type. Mudguards would need to be SKS Raceblade XL or alternatively seat post mounted.
Bought this yesterday, they built it up for me which I'm collecting today. Will the chain already be lubed or will I need to do it myself for first use?
The chains come pre lubed, you will need to lube it after around a month of use and keep it maintained depending on how often you use the bike. If used in poor weather, then the best lube is wet lube and just lube the pins. www.decathlon.co.uk/p/all-weather-bike-oil-teflon/_/R-p-12289
@@TheDecathlonMan spot on, used it for the first time today great bike!
Regarding mudguards - Zefal shield r30 , if you can still find them around. Think this is discontinued now, but those were good alternative to SKS race blades, and go all the way under the brakes.
Thanks for the input, much appreciated 👍🏻
Thank you for the information. I have question a few questions relating to wheels ! first will the DT Swiss T 1800 32mm rear and front wheel fit this bike ? and what other wheels would you recommend for someone wanting to go tubeless on this bike or for someone who wants a single speed gravel bike-ish situation haha thank you in advance
Thanks for watching and the question, I think the T1800 wheels have no brake track but will be great if this is ok for you? Personally I like being able to stop a bit quicker than fixed only allows. The only other brand I have tried and can say have always good are Halo. www.halowheels.com/shop/wheels/track/evaura-track-700c-wheels/
@@TheDecathlonMan Thank you so much ! i'll check it out
What is the cheapest way to upgrade the brakes? The force I have to apply is much too high to safely stop the bike in an instant when needed. I was told to replace the original braking pads with pads for carbon wheels, as my cheapest option. Other than that it seems that the cure is to change the complete rim brakes, which cost much more than brake pads alone.
You will never be able to stop in an instant unless you hit something, like a wall 😉 Keep your weight as far back as possible when braking hard. You are correct though the pads can be replaced with the wet weather pads and they are a softer compound than the originals www.decathlon.co.uk/p/extreme-wet-road-bike-brake-bushings/_/R-p-101521?mc=8327666
The tension in the brake cables may also be too high, meaning you are not actually using the lever as it was intended, as a lever, the lever should be around halfway through it’s arc before the brake starts to bite otherwise you lose all modulation and it will require more hand strength. If you have small hands the levers can be adjusted to be closer to the bar. If you are unsure, take it to one of our workshops.
@@TheDecathlonMan
Thank you. I have the levers set correctly and my hands are of the size of orangutan 🙂.
Will try softer pads.
One question, I have one of these bikes and want to know what's the best removable mudguards I can fit to it?
SKS Raceblades, they fit but need to be mounted high. www.decathlon.co.uk/p/raceblade-pro-xl-road-cycling-mudguard-set/_/R-p-X8515529?mc=8515529
or an asssver 'win wing'
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Hello, brill video, what mudguards are compatible with this bike from decathlon? Cheers
Thanks dude, much appreciated. The best mudguards to fit would be these bad boys, you would need to keep your tyre to 32mm though. www.decathlon.co.uk/p/raceblade-pro-xl-road-cycling-mudguard-set/_/R-p-X8515529?mc=8515529
Hi there. I'm interested in in this bike. Any specifications for rider weight? I'm about 130kg and 6'4"
Hi William, the frame will be strong enough and you are over the weight limit for the wheels which is a standard around 120kg, but just inspect the wheels more often for cracking and keep the tyre pressure up and you should be fine. The wheels have deep flanges, 36 spokes on the rear and are strong wheels.
Great! Thanks for the reply
I'm toying with buying one of these bikes as a second bike purely to ride when out with my 4 year old son on his wee bike as I have a gravel bike which I will still be using but as it has clipless pedals and I'll generally only being cycling at a slower speed with him I think this would be perfect and so would probably only need the single speed rather than the fixed option but do you have any videos showing how to fit the fixed cog to the other side of the wheel for though I'm not hugely mechanically minded I wouldn't know how to fit it myself as I'd like to also be able to give the fixie thing a go.
I can definitely make a video for you, thanks for the request! Sounds like a perfect time to practice riding fixed to me 💪🏻
@@TheDecathlonMan thank you. I may well decide to get the chaps in my local Decathlon to fit one for me when I am buying it but it'd be useful to see nonetheless.
Definitely, will get it uploaded tomorrow for you.
Fitting a fixed gear sprocket, Elops 500 Speed
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Good review, thanks.
I have the grey in XL size for over a year now. Regular commute 20 miles a day.
It is agile on the road and a smooth ride, my guess would also be because of smooth tires. It is heavy, but for the price paid I don't mind that. I changed the seat and seatpost, I wonder why Dechatlon opted for a seatpost that can not be angle adjusted. And I changed the pedals for metal with pins. The geometry of the frame is peculiar, I feel cramped on the bike. My legs are to close to my chest while riding. That makes very hard to achieve high RPMs withot bouncing on the saddle.
Gearing 44/18 is too slow for me. What is the best way to fix that? is it possible to put 16T rear cog. Or to replace 44T for a bigger chainring?
Hi Marc, yes it is possible to swap for either a smaller cog at the rear or a larger chainring at the front. Either will work in terms of distance covered for each revolution and in turn speed if you pedal faster. Bear in mind if you hit a hill, you will feel it. With regards to how big you can go with the chainring, just make sure it is not so big it hits the chainstay 😂
@@TheDecathlonMan Than you for the info. I hesitated to change because of the 10 km hill I have commuting back to home. But then again, I rode fixie on that same road with 48/16 without too much strain on my legs. I wonder if replacement 16T cog is of the same quality as this original 18T. Or just buy some aftermarket cog.
So at Decathlon we currently only stock the 18T freewheel, so if you are after a 16T freewheel it will have to be aftermarket, but we do offer the fixed cog with lockring, only in 14/16/18T, we may expand the range later on.
How tall are you? Because I’m 184 cm and I’m not sure if I should buy the L or XL Version
Will the XL feel a bit small for somebody who is 197cm?
You should be fine, they do feel agile/twitchy with the short stem, so if it feels small/cramped up top you can always put a longer stem on it. Give one a try in store if you can.
@@TheDecathlonMan thanks for the insight. I do not think my small local store has them in stock in my size to try on and wonder if they could bring one over to try... Cheers
They should be able to interstore or allocate one to the store for you to try, alternatively the Elops speed 900 will be roughly the same, if they have one.
Ok Thanks!
Would this be compatible with Schwalbe Marathon 700x38 ?
All the best and happy new year :)
37mm is official max, any more and you may rub somewhere on the frame or on the brakes. You may well get away with it though 😉. Happy New Year!
@@TheDecathlonMan Thank you, if there is a little bit of rub in any case I would bend a little bit the steel to win a few mm's I think. Also planning on drilling 2 holes to make rear brake cable internal.
It will void the warranty, but it is your bike.
@@vincentcomerford5376 How did the 38mm tyre fit? was there any rubbing or anything like that?
Is size L for an tall from 1,80cm okay?
Sorry for my bed English😅
A Large size will be fine, yes. Enjoy.
@@TheDecathlonMan thank you :) i got it in size L, and it‘ s perfect 👍🏼
Very nice bike, i like it😎
Glad you like it, take a look at the description on the video for links to upgrades, if and when you need anything for it.
Damn I live in Glasgow it's very hilly I was thinking this bike is handy but maybe I shouldn't get this considering I'm around hills
In the centre you would be fine 😉 if you value your knees get a geared bike instead.
Can you put mudguards on it? What kind? I am looking for some rigid ones
Check out the description for compatible stuff, including mudguards 👍🏻
Does it come with tools to assemble?
If it is ordered as a home delivery it should come with assembly tools, in store we will use the workshop standard tools.
@@TheDecathlonMan so my elops speed 500 came in today. They delivered it with all the tools you need. But dang someone put the screws for the braking pads so hard I couldn’t loosen it and a tool got worn out. Now I have to take the bike to a Decathlon shop to get that screw off or loose it for me a bit. 😅
Sorry to hear that 😢 please make sure you leave a review mentioning this on the website product page, sounds like someone got a bit carried away at the factory.
How can I change my handle bars? 😢
Any Decathlon workshop can change handlebars, they may have to order in new brake levers if you wanted a drop bar instead.
what’s the flip flop fixie?
Thanks for the question, this means on one side of the hub on the rear wheel, you can have a single speed freewheel which allows you to stop pedalling and on the other side of the hub you can have a fixed gear with no freewheel, these can also be of different sizes, to allow a change of gear should you fancy it. This does of course mean stopping, removing the wheel and turning it round and reinstalling it, hence the term ‘flip flop’ hope this helps?
@@TheDecathlonMan thanks for the explanation, i always needed a solution like this as couldn’t handle the deraliur system, thanks again
Can it fit a rear pannier?
Only the seatpost type at the rear, there is a front pannier you will find in the video description.
@The Decathlon Man can you still order the front on in the uk in store? Any ideas on price?
@@pgsxx88 I have been reliably informed the front pannier is now discontinued by the brand. I have updated the description.
@The Decathlon Man thanks for checking, saves me a hour or so trip!
does anyone know the chainline in mm ?
45mm you will have +/-2 to play with.
@@TheDecathlonMan thanks
You are welcome
@@TheDecathlonMan hey ty, can you may help me, i am from germany, there is a singlespeed crankset in the decathlon onlineshop with 48 teeths by Van/Rysel , do you think i can install it on my elops speed 500 will be the chainline like 45mm ? or do i need another bottom brackets ?
Can you send me the item code and I can try and check for you. The Speed 500 comes with a 119mm spindle, square taper BB. This is where one of our workshops comes in handy, as most have spindle sizes that will be compatible to keep the chainline correct for whatever chainset you wish to use.
Hello can you fitt a 31,8 handle bar?
Yep, you can indeed the stem is oversize.
What is the diameter for the seattube?
If you mean the seatpost 25.4mm, if you mean the seat tube to fit a clamp, then 28.6mm
Yes the seatpost, my bad and thank you. I am looking into getting one in size 54 but wanted to change the seat and seatpost.@@TheDecathlonMan
You are welcome, the seatpost it comes with is not adjustable for angle at all so ‘upgrading’ it is a great idea for the best fit.
Can you fit a pannier rack on the back?
Thanks for your question, the Elops Speed 500 has no rack mounts on the rear, in this case the best rack to use would be a seatpost mounted type rack such as the below www.decathlon.co.uk/p/500-bike-seat-post-pannier-rack/_/R-p-170873?mc=8387783
The front rack may be better as this bike has the mounts for it. www.decathlon.co.uk/p/500-front-bike-rack/_/R-p-168780?mc=8487144
what size of that bike? thanks
What size is that bike? Size Medium is shown, it is available in Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.
thanks! i subscribed to your channel 😊
Thanks! Much appreciated☺️
London ain’t flat !!
It is mainly flat 😂
The multiple fenders they offer. Are ineffective
Could try a Win Wing ua-cam.com/video/SPK3ieoeRQg/v-deo.html
Sarebbe interessante con corona da 38 e almeno 8 rapporti...
Potresti provare questo?www.decathlon.co.uk/p/city-bike-urban-900-grey/_/R-p-306287?mc=8549669
@@TheDecathlonMan la cassetta pignoni 11/34 va bene ma la corona da 44 è troppo grande per la salita almeno per me...
Doh, il più vicino che facciamo è questo, CHAINRING 38T 170MM
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19,99 GBP puoi chiedere al workshop, in alternativa potresti provare una Riverside www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hybrid-bike-riverside-120-grey-2021/_/R-p-300806?mc=8405304
@@TheDecathlonMan ok grazie, sarebbe possibile mettere questa corona da 38 su una Triban RC 500 ?
Intendo mettere una trasmissione monocorona sulla Triban RC 500, possibile?
puoi usare questa guarnitura ma dovresti cambiare il movimento centrale con un cono quadrato, l'RC500 ha un movimento centrale Hollowtech.
Always interesting how Decathlon brazenly praises their low quality products, for people who don't have a clue about what they're buying and the world beyond, falling into these traps all the time. This SS is made for occasional short trips if anything, lacking even the slightest detail which makes fixed gear/SS riding so much fun. "Very very cool"? Please stop it and be honest!
Thank you for your opinion, I don’t think I have been dishonest in anything that was said in the video. Thanks for watching.
i had this model and it its pure garbage
Sorry you feel that way, it will not suit everyone.