ELOPS
Long Distance Step-Through City Bike 500
This bike is designed for daily commutes around town and road rides.
If you're looking for a simple, light city bike
that'll eat up the miles, or that you can
use on a slightly hilly route,
this bike is just what you need.
ID 8601841
BENEFITS
Ease of use
Fully equipped city bike. Quick, simple 1 x 9-speed drivetrain.
Lightweight
14.4 kg (size M): one of the lightest bikes in its category.
Visibility
Battery-powered lights for seeing and being seen. Tyre with a reflective side.
Efficiency
Alu frame, lightweight components. Optimised geometry for the best performance.
Cycling comfort
Position offering the perfect balance between comfort and performance.
Braking power
V-brakes for powerful, simple braking.
Instructions
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WHAT OUR TEAM HAS TO SAY
Fully designed and developed in our design offices in Lille.
The ELOPS team designed this bike with one thing in mind: PERFORMANCE, to make your daily commute as easy and enjoyable as possible, whether the road is flat or steep.
The quality and robustness of the components make these bikes your best partner for urban travel.
CHOOSING YOUR SIZE
S: between 1.55 m and 1.64 m
M: between 1.65 m and 1.74 m
If you're between sizes, the smaller size will be easier to handle, while the bigger size will be more stable.
WEIGHT / PERFORMANCE
Weighing in at 14.4 kg (size M), this bike offers exceptional performance for commuters.
With a chest angle of around 60°, the riding position is a happy medium that offers performance while remaining comfortable.
The exclusive tyre design and their low weight also help make this bike very fast.
Frame
6061 aluminium frame.
External cable routing.
Removable derailleur hanger that can be replaced with a spare part from our after-sales department if it gets damaged.
Frame weight: 2100 g (in size M).
FORK
Steel fork to better filter vibrations.
HANDLEBAR / STEM
Semi-raised oversize aluminium handlebar (31.8 mm). Handlebar width: 62 cm.
Oversize forged aluminium stem (31.8 mm), 1 1/8" with an angle of +8°
Semi-integrated 1 1/8" headset.
Comfortable, grippy grips for a grasp.
Stem length:
S: 60 mm
M: 80mm
L/XL: 100mm
DRIVETRAIN.
Our 1 x 9-speed indexed drivetrain reduces the weight and helps you shift with just one hand.
The increments between gears are equivalent to a triple chainring drivetrain, letting you easily tackle hills.
- BTWIN by MICROSHIFT SL760 trigger shifters.
- MICROSHIFT H100 11/36 9-speed cassette
- Single chainring: 36 teeth.- KMC Z9 EPT chain with quick release and rustproof treatment.
- Rear derailleur: B'Twin by Microshift RD M46-L.
Brakes.
Powerful braking (V-brake) without having to squeeze too hard.
The long-lasting brake pads are effective even in the rain.
WHEELS
The double-walled aluminium rims (28-622) provide good performance and withstand impacts.
Wheel diameter: 28 inches, inner rim width 19 mm
Screw-on mounting system to limit opportunistic theft
- 32-spoke front and rear wheels.
Tyres
The long-distance city tyres have an exclusive tread design that makes them both fast and grippy on dry and wet roads.
"Skinwall" wire bead tyres for less weight.
The nylon "bead to bead" puncture-resistant tread, as well as an additional rubber band, effectively protects the entire tyre from punctures and pinch punctures.
Tyre dimensions: 38-622 / 700 x 38C
Weight: 580 g.
Saddle / Seat post
B'TWIN SPORT 500 foam saddle guaranteeing a comfortable ride.
Aluminium seat post, graduated for easier adjustment.
Seat post height = 350 mm.
Collar dimensions = 32 mm.
Seat post diameter = 27.2 mm.
Screw-on seat post to limit the risk of opportunist theft.
BOTTOM BRACKET / PEDALS
Monoblock city pedal with metal spindle.
Wide underfoot surface designed for comfort and grip.
170mm-long aluminium cranks.
119 mm integrated bottom bracket.
Light, discreet chain guard that effectively protects your clothing.
Lighting
The powerful hub dynamo light lets you see and be seen so that you stay safe in any situation.
SHIMANO NEXUS 6 Volt, 3 W dynamo hub.
30 Lux AXA BLUELINE front light that lets you see 30 m and be seen from 3000 m (in-house test)
AXA BLUELINE rear light that lets you be seen from 600 m and 220°
The capacitor means that the rear light will stay on for 4 minutes when stationary.
PANNIER RACK / MUDGUARD
So that you can carry your belongings and stay clean and dry in any situation, the bike is equipped with a pannier rack and mudguard that have been designed exclusively for this range of bikes.
The pannier rack can carry up to 27 kg, including a child seat. The 12 mm diameter tubes make it compatible with the entire Elops baggage range available at DECATHLON.
Mudguards with a screw-on double stay for maximum stability and solidity.
stand.
The aluminium rear stand can take loads of 35 kg to keep it stable when laden with pannier bags.
The rear stand doesn't touch the cranks when you push the bike forwards or backwards when stopping.
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER ACCESSORIES
The frame is equipped with bolts for attaching a folding lock and a ring lock-type frame lock that blocks the wheel.
The pannier rack can hold 27 kg, including a child seat and all of our ELOPS bags.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
Maximum load: 140 kg, including bike, cyclist and belongings.
COMPOSITION
composition
Bike frame: 100.0% Aluminium
Tips for storage and maintenance
Storage tips
Store your bike in a dry, cool place. If riding near the sea, clean your bike regularly to protect it from salt damage.<br /> Wash with water. Do not use a pressure washer.<br /> Grease the drivetrain regularly.
Restrictions on use
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TESTS AND WARRANTY
Warranty
2 Years
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