Back to Decathlon - Riverside 500, Adult Hybrid Bike, 700c, Black, Medium

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3.86 out of 5stars
(22 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/11/2021
I have just purchased the bike from Decathlon Bedok a couple of days back during the promotional period. This is my first proper bike in years. The bike was well-setup by the staff as well and gave many helpful tips for proper usage. The ride was good as I cycled all the way home from the store. Definitely a decent bike for leisure or distance-cycling.
Edward

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
01/26/2022
Avoid - Don't Buy, buy a used bike instead
I don't even know where to begin: Ordered the bike at the Emeryville CA store, bike was assembled at the store by a "professional". since I wanted new and not from the store scratched and all. Received Jan 13, today is Jan 28, 2022. It's a disaster after 5 rides. - Extremely poor customer service to begin with - No communication on order arrival for pick up - Material and quality of the bike is the worst - Lacks professional bike mechanics at their staged area - Gear skips randomly - A lot of unusual rubber noise from the wheels - Found plenty of loose bolts - Handle bar was misaligned
Brk
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/19/2023
    What a great service
    First, I just want to say HOW GREAT SERVICE I GOT, I was shocked with the professionalism and service I had the day of the purchase and the day I went to pick it up. It was caring, professional, and smiling and I felt so important. Secondly, you are the best SPORT STORE I have ever been to.
    Louise
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/01/2023
    Riverside 500 Hybrid Bike
    Love the Bike! So comfortable and 9 speeds is perfect. Long rides, short rides, any ride is enjoyable. Should have purchased one long ago. Recommend it to any age.
    Bruce
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/15/2023
    Riverside Hybrid Bike 500 Riview
    "The Riverside Hybrid Bike 500 is a great bike for beginners, but it would be helpful if the manufacturer included a manual on how to use the gears." Here are some additional details that you may want to include in your review: The Riverside Hybrid Bike 500 is a well-made and versatile bike that is perfect for commuting, touring, and light off-road riding. The bike has a lightweight aluminum frame, a comfortable saddle, and a wide range of gears that make it easy to ride on a variety of terrain. The bike also features mechanical disc brakes for reliable stopping power in all weather conditions. The only downside to the bike is that it does not come with a manual on how to use the gears. This could be a problem for beginners who are not familiar with how to shift gears. Overall, the Riverside Hybrid Bike 500 is a great bike for beginners who are looking for a reliable and versatile bike that can handle a variety of riding conditions. However, it would be helpful if the manufacturer included a manual on how to use the gears.
    Dennis
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/05/2023
    Riverside 500 is a good bike for daily commuting to work even on rainy days. Disc brakes works well on rainy days and tyres got good grips. Bike was designed to be comfortable. Must have strong legs to really go fast on this bike. Front wheel squeaking issue can actually be easily fixed by just oiling. Overall rating is 4/5. There can still be improvement on this bike definitely.
    Lau
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/07/2022
    2nd review - I am happy after my 4th ride
    After my 4th ride, I decided to raise the rating as it seems the last problem I had with the bike has disappeared. The gear skipping is gone and gear shifting is smoother. I am now ride it on the road and off road. Hoping to maintain the pleasure riding with it. The last star was for bike kickstand not being included but need to purchase separately. Else, it is a 5 star review rate for its class!
    Nelson
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/29/2022
    Cycling good Braking Bad
    Riding comfort is good. But started to have brake noise from day 3 And now Feels Rear Brake No Power At All
    VAISHAKH
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/26/2022
    Avoid - Don't Buy, buy a used bike instead
    I don't even know where to begin: Ordered the bike at the Emeryville CA store, bike was assembled at the store by a "professional". since I wanted new and not from the store scratched and all. Received Jan 13, today is Jan 28, 2022. It's a disaster after 5 rides. - Extremely poor customer service to begin with - No communication on order arrival for pick up - Material and quality of the bike is the worst - Lacks professional bike mechanics at their staged area - Gear skips randomly - A lot of unusual rubber noise from the wheels - Found plenty of loose bolts - Handle bar was misaligned
    Brk
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/29/2021
    A bit disappointed
    I received my order on time and well packed, color I ordered was black and I received a grey/red item. Rear caliper is rubbing against disc brake not centered properly, I don't see any room for adjustment, unless the caliper got hit and bent inwards a bit. I road tested and it was ok I still have to ride more to be able to see if it really is what they say it is. I still don't like the color grey. It should be black I guess I will return it.
    Grover
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/15/2021
    Chất lượng trong tầm giá
    Đã thử chạy xe trên quãng đường 40km, xe chạy tốt và êm. Xe phù hợp đi lại trong thành phố và các chuyến đi dã ngoại ngắn, tôi rất hài lòng về sản phẩm.
    Nam Anh
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/11/2021
    I have just purchased the bike from Decathlon Bedok a couple of days back during the promotional period. This is my first proper bike in years. The bike was well-setup by the staff as well and gave many helpful tips for proper usage. The ride was good as I cycled all the way home from the store. Definitely a decent bike for leisure or distance-cycling.
    Edward
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/08/2021
    B'twin Riverside 500
    Hello guys. Just got myself one. Well built bike for its price. Very comfy Simple and yet elegant design Good for both men and women as the frame is unisex. In summary a great affordable bike for casual use. No Shimano gears but the existing gears are well made and shift gears smoothly. Don't hesitate to get one for yourself depending on your budget you can go for Riverside 100/500/900 Happy riding
    Sam
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/29/2021
    BTwin riverside 500 hybrid bike!!!
    Really good value for the price, front and rear disc brake, decent shifter and derailleur, front suspension, I m 5'9. 170 lbs , Medium is perfect for me, maybe elevate front bar for 1-2 inches in the future, assembly is very easy, no squeaking brake, very happy with purchase
    Szuchi
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/19/2021
    Amazing value for the money!
    This bike impressed me. I have a $1600 Trek Checkpoint Alr4 but I wanted a slightly more rugged and upright bike for a second bike. It shifts as smoothly as a much better bike. The drivetrain on mine came completely adjusted and my sister's needed some adjusting of the rear derailleur and works flawlessly. The disc brakes needed adjusting. The front one was squeaking a bit but I loosened the 2 bolts on the caliper, squeezed the brake and while squeezing re-tightened the bolts. The front fork is better than I thought it would be. It does it's job and can almost completely be locked out for riding on the road, and isn't jittery like most budget forks.
    Nvarras
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/30/2021
    Sqeaky Front Wheel. Super annoying!
    The stupid hud design with a rubber casket that touches the wheel hub that makes the super high pitch noise. Decathlon should replace for all 500 series customers.
    Tan
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/24/2021
    Value for money bike
    Good value for money if you just want a decent bike to cycle on pavement, PCN and roads. The gear is smooth and going up slopes is a breeze although your fitness level plays a part. I have yet tried going up Lorong Sesuai with it. Will do it one day
    Rukhaizat
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/19/2021
    hissing sound from the front disc break
    My first purchase was tilt 500, but I didn’t really like the folding process. Thus I changed to Riverside 500. The bike is smooth and good for both road and PCN. But the hissing sound from the bike gave me a headache. It was so loud that others could hear. Is there anyway to fix it. I just got the bike 1 day ago. Despite the reviews for this bike, I still bought it thinking that decathlon would have looked into the matter. Kindly get back to me on the issue please. Thank you. Overall good bike worth the money. Just that sound was very annoying I couldn’t ride in peace with others looking at me as though I was riding a spoiled bike.
    Shalini
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/07/2021
    Good product and excellent price tag
    The riverside 500 bike is perfect for your everyday commuter who needs to get from one place to another to an average person who just wants to be healthy and fit. On actual pavements, this bicycle is silky smooth and a joy to ride. The thin tires allow one to effortlessly cycle from one place to another. Although the components are not part of the Shimano family, it is still a good bike for the price. However, one thing I would recommend it for readers to decide whether they want mechanical disc brakes or hydraulic disc brakes on the riverside 900. The type of brakes can dramatically affect the way you ride and how you maintain the bicycle as well. At the end of the day, should anyone decide to get themselves a riverside 500 after test riding at decathlon stores, they absolutely won't regret their purchase. Do note that as of right now, you can only purchase the bikes online and not at their stores.
    Frazer
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/09/2021
    Value for money
    Have been riding the bicycle for 4 weeks. Approx. 23km per ride. Maintained it after every ride. For those who expects the bicycle to work without fair maintenance, fat hope. I had no issues with the bicycle. For this price, it is truly value for money.
    Barbara
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/04/2021
    Best bike
    I bought 2 bikes on Lazada both were terrible one couldn’t use after 3 trips so I bought from here so I would have some come back. But this bike is amazing, done 10+ rides and it’s really well built and rides great. For the money you can’t lose and don’t waste your money on anything else. I was worried about only 9 gears but definitely enough too and bottom.
    Michael
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/29/2021
    Constant squeaky noise
    Decent bike but it produces a constant high pitched squeaky noise when pedaling. I brought it in for repair twice but the noise would come back shortly after. The process of getting repair assistance is also troublesome, so the whole experience is disappointing.
    Lowinda