I bought one in June and absolutely love it. So easy to ride up hills, compact when folded, easy to roll and carry. Very well designed and ingenious fold. It’s a very stylish little bike too. Just waiting for the compatible bag which isn’t due until November. Would be perfect if there was a compatible travel case which allowed you to travel with it on a plane.
There is! You can use any 16" semi-reinforced travel case as long as it's at least 70x70cm (65x65 will work if it's a softcase). The standard Brompton ones won't fit as they're 60x60. I've taken mine around SE Asia :) Vincita makes one although a bit heavy at 3,5kg. I've now switched to a thick softcase and use a 5cm + 3cm acoustic foam sheet (200x100, cut down to 200x70 and crosswrap). Get a block of foam to protect the derailleur. Make two incisions about 2cm from each other in the middle so that you can loop a tie wrap through it and secure it to the derailleur. Put the block between the wheel and derailleur.
Had ds bike 2weeks now.its a beautiful bike compare to my t500. Very compact.take it to a bus or train.stable when folded.bec of its 3 stand.side stand,,frame stand n seatpost stand.hidden inside d seat tube when rolled down..sora is fast.on flat.uphill effortless.really love this bike.lucky to get the last stock .only 3 stocks in decathlon phils.during the time i purchased it.sold out...love the sjngle side fork n rear triangle frame.its a head turner.on roads. All in all..thumbs up
12KG is not light. almost all folding alloy bike weight around that. 10kg below, yes light. also its not convenience enough to commute around town like brompton or birdie.
@@LuvBeautifulMusics Oh good, I figured with all the Brompton copies in SG, maybe Decathlon wouldn't bring it to Asia. Hopefully we'll see some aftermarket accessories for it soon. Would love to see a quick release rear rack.
@@dougieforte Any semi-reinforced bike bag that holds 16" or 20" folding bikes will do as long as they're at least 70x70cm. If it's a softcase, 65x65cm should work. Unfortunately it doesn't fit the dimpa bag. Vincita make one (B132, older series. Paid 68 euro new) which is a bit heavy at 3,5kg. I've now switched to a 16" softbag from Rhinowalk + 5cm+3cm acoustic foam sheets which I crosswrap around the bike and a foam block for the derailleur. The nice thing about the softbag is that it folds into a small rectangle, attaches to the handlebar and only weighs 0,9kg. And you can roll up the foam once you get to your destination and attach it to your backpack.
Shorter wheelbase and no suspension, so a bit bumpier. Easier to fold and unfold, easier to maintain. A bit bulkier, will not fit the dimpa. Can easily hit 35 km/h on flats.
A well thought design especially at this price point. However, i feel bit misleading as it only unfolds in seconds but takes upto 30 seconds or longer to fold it back. Also 12kgs is still bit heavy for a folding bike. And I am not comparing it to a Bromie. (They are over priced and over rated like an iPhone). Instead i have got a US import Dahon EEZZ D3 which is a 16" at £799 and only 9.5kilos! Although I have to say, this little Btwin has more features like stand, carry handle, rolling which my Dahon is missing. 🤷♂️
It absolutely does not take 30 seconds to fold. There's a trick to it that is explained in the manual; you hold the front brake, undo the frame latch and just push the saddle. The bike is designed to fold/roll into itself this way without ever having to lift anything. Undo the handlebar which just falls into place and undo the seatpost which automatically falls into place by pushing+twisting the saddle. It takes me about 6 seconds to fold it.
I own a Brompton, I agree that it is a bit overpriced but you are paying for the quality and compact ability/portability of the bike plus it is hand-made. I also that this bike is heavy for 16" compact folding bike. I wonder why it is heavy and this should be in the range of 10-10.5kg. A Dahon Airspeed D9 only weighs 10kg for 16" 9 speed bike.
I bought one in June and absolutely love it. So easy to ride up hills, compact when folded, easy to roll and carry. Very well designed and ingenious fold. It’s a very stylish little bike too. Just waiting for the compatible bag which isn’t due until November. Would be perfect if there was a compatible travel case which allowed you to travel with it on a plane.
Price?
Is it fast on flats? Spin out downhill?
How much is it?
There is! You can use any 16" semi-reinforced travel case as long as it's at least 70x70cm (65x65 will work if it's a softcase). The standard Brompton ones won't fit as they're 60x60. I've taken mine around SE Asia :) Vincita makes one although a bit heavy at 3,5kg. I've now switched to a thick softcase and use a 5cm + 3cm acoustic foam sheet (200x100, cut down to 200x70 and crosswrap). Get a block of foam to protect the derailleur. Make two incisions about 2cm from each other in the middle so that you can loop a tie wrap through it and secure it to the derailleur. Put the block between the wheel and derailleur.
@@dca4976Great to know. Thanks for the guidance. I would imagine the ability to change a flat so easily would also make it a great travel companion.
Had ds bike 2weeks now.its a beautiful bike compare to my t500.
Very compact.take it to a bus or train.stable when folded.bec of its 3 stand.side stand,,frame stand n seatpost stand.hidden inside d seat tube when rolled down..sora is fast.on flat.uphill effortless.really love this bike.lucky to get the last stock .only 3 stocks in decathlon phils.during the time i purchased it.sold out...love the sjngle side fork n rear triangle frame.its a head turner.on roads.
All in all..thumbs up
Would love a 3-speed IGH and belt drive.
Is this available in the Philippines?
Where can you buy this? Why is it not on sale in the UK?
It is not available in Hungary. Even if it was it is super expensive. Price is almost like a Brompton.
хочу ! люблю тебя Декатлон !
When will it be available in Mexico?
Same question
Wow
whats the height of handlebar?
i hope it will be sold in vietnam
Still not available in Vietnam bro.
I am also waiting..I tried to find in india, Cambodia, thailand but also don't have them in their store
@@mickeyandronnie1564 Available now in Thailand.
12KG is not light. almost all folding alloy bike weight around that. 10kg below, yes light. also its not convenience enough to commute around town like brompton or birdie.
How much?
When available in Singapore Decathlon??
To be honest, I don't think they'll bring it to Asia because knock-offs will start to show up almost instantly.
@@dca4976it’s at central point decathlon now ? I saw it yesterday
@@LuvBeautifulMusics Oh good, I figured with all the Brompton copies in SG, maybe Decathlon wouldn't bring it to Asia. Hopefully we'll see some aftermarket accessories for it soon. Would love to see a quick release rear rack.
When available in India and price
850 euro without the bag (~77000 rupees)
Can we bring them or airplane in a normal 20 kg bag?
Yes! I've taken it around SE Asia! The 9 speed is great for travel but will hit speed bumps and slopes a lot because it's so close to the ground.
Nice do you know have any bag recommendations? I cant find a nice one that fits the bike
@@dougieforte Any semi-reinforced bike bag that holds 16" or 20" folding bikes will do as long as they're at least 70x70cm. If it's a softcase, 65x65cm should work. Unfortunately it doesn't fit the dimpa bag. Vincita make one (B132, older series. Paid 68 euro new) which is a bit heavy at 3,5kg. I've now switched to a 16" softbag from Rhinowalk + 5cm+3cm acoustic foam sheets which I crosswrap around the bike and a foam block for the derailleur. The nice thing about the softbag is that it folds into a small rectangle, attaches to the handlebar and only weighs 0,9kg. And you can roll up the foam once you get to your destination and attach it to your backpack.
Unfortenately, this bike has an 85k limit for the person.
Where is the 14im bike
would like to know how it is compared to Brompton
1. Way Less expensive.
2. Need I say more.
Shorter wheelbase and no suspension, so a bit bumpier. Easier to fold and unfold, easier to maintain. A bit bulkier, will not fit the dimpa. Can easily hit 35 km/h on flats.
A well thought design especially at this price point. However, i feel bit misleading as it only unfolds in seconds but takes upto 30 seconds or longer to fold it back. Also 12kgs is still bit heavy for a folding bike. And I am not comparing it to a Bromie. (They are over priced and over rated like an iPhone). Instead i have got a US import Dahon EEZZ D3 which is a 16" at £799 and only 9.5kilos! Although I have to say, this little Btwin has more features like stand, carry handle, rolling which my Dahon is missing. 🤷♂️
It absolutely does not take 30 seconds to fold. There's a trick to it that is explained in the manual; you hold the front brake, undo the frame latch and just push the saddle. The bike is designed to fold/roll into itself this way without ever having to lift anything. Undo the handlebar which just falls into place and undo the seatpost which automatically falls into place by pushing+twisting the saddle. It takes me about 6 seconds to fold it.
I own a Brompton, I agree that it is a bit overpriced but you are paying for the quality and compact ability/portability of the bike plus it is hand-made. I also that this bike is heavy for 16" compact folding bike. I wonder why it is heavy and this should be in the range of 10-10.5kg. A Dahon Airspeed D9 only weighs 10kg for 16" 9 speed bike.