French mountain bike brand under the Decathlon group, Rockrider is already working on its 2023 roster as the current season comes to a close. The Decathlon group brand unveiled its new line of electric mountain bikes at the Roc d'Azur, a sizable gathering of mountain bike aficionados held annually in Fréjus, France. It is referred to as E-EXPL and comes in 5 variations.
The Rockrider E-EXPL 520 is the company's entry-level model and is propelled by a 50 Nm Yamaha PW CE motor built into the crankset. It has four assist modes and is powered by a 500 Wh battery built into the frame. The E-EXPL 520 comes in four frame sizes, has 29-inch wheels, 180mm Tektro disc brakes, and an 8-speed Microshift derailleur. The 130 mm Suntour XCM fork on this hardtailThe 520S variant, which is higher on the ladder, has better equipment due to its full-suspension frame.
The new E-EXPL 700, which sits at the top of the line, is differentiated by its huge capacity battery. It is connected to a 70 Nm Brose T Drive motor and has a capacity of 630 Wh. The components include a 130mm X-Fusion RC32 fork, 180mm Tektro disc brakes, a 10-speed Shimano Deore derailleur, and 29-inch Rockrider Grip 500 tires.
In the spring of 2023, the first models in the new Rockrider E-EXPL series will be released. At present, Decathlon has yet to announce prices for its new e-bike model range, however, the bikes are expected to retail between 2,000 to 3,500 Euros, or the ballpark of $1,943 USD to $3,400 USD.