Key Takeaways
1. The Btwin LD 940E Connect bicycle features a powerful Owuru motor with 250W (peak 650W) and a torque of 65 Nm, offering smooth automatic gear shifting with a CVT system.
2. It has a 694 Wh battery that provides a range of up to 130 km in Eco mode and includes Bluetooth connectivity for monitoring via the Decathlon app.
3. The bike is equipped with a suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes, and practical accessories like a headlight, rear luggage rack, fenders, and a kickstand.
4. Available in light brown/beige, the bike comes in two sizes (S/M and L/XL) and weighs 26.5 kg for the larger size.
5. The pricing is €2,799.99 in the Netherlands and €2,999.99 in France and Spain, with stock issues currently affecting availability.
Decathlon has introduced the Btwin LD 940E Connect bicycle in several European nations. This electric city bike was revealed at an event held in March 2024, serving as an enhanced version of the earlier Btwin LD 920E model.
Technical Specs
The latest Btwin bike features an Owuru motor that provides 250W of power, with a peak power of 650W and a torque of 65 Nm. The motor is fitted with a CVT (Continuous Variation Transmission) system for smooth automatic gear shifting, allowing a pedaling cadence that can be adjusted between 40 and 90 rpm. The bike is powered by a 694 Wh battery, which offers a range of up to 130 km (~81 miles) in Eco mode, 74 km (~46 miles) in Tour mode, and 64 km (~40 miles) in Turbo mode. With Bluetooth connectivity, riders can link the bicycle to their smartphones to monitor its location or check journey statistics via the Decathlon app. Additionally, an integrated color screen displays crucial information like battery life and time, complete with a USB-C charging port.
Additional Features
Among the other notable features are a suspension fork providing 30 mm of travel, Tektro R280 hydraulic disc brakes, and Vittoria E-Randonneur Tech tires. The bike also comes with practical accessories, such as a headlight, a rear luggage rack, fenders, and a kickstand. It has an aluminum frame that comes in a single color option, light brown/beige, and offers two sizes: S/M for riders between 1.55 and 1.74 m (~5’ 1‘ to 5’ 9’’) tall and L/XL for those measuring between 1.75 and 1.95 m (~5’ 9’’ to 6’ 5’’). As a reference, the larger size has a weight of 26.5 kg (~58.4 lbs).
Pricing and Availability
Currently, the Decathlon Btwin LD 940E Connect bike is available for purchase in the Netherlands at a price of €2,799.99 and in France for €2,999.99, although only the S/M size is in stock at the moment. In Spain, it will be sold for €2,999.99, but both sizes are currently unavailable. It remains uncertain when these stock issues will be resolved.
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