Steve J H

Yes I understand, controller is responding perfectly to the TS, it's just the bearings that are knackered. Incedently cleaned the bike prior to return and noticed that the bottom bracket shell has a large aperture underneath, can see BB. Looks like a regular square taper cartridge BB with cable coming from the torque sensor imbeded within. I would assume water has ingressed into the BB casing and shagged the bearing. This has jogged my an ancient memory, I remember reading somewhere that owners of Decathlon EST 500 have had water ingress problems, same TS BB and controller. Sound like a design fault that could cost me a BB TS every six months.

Not sure I'll find out this evening when I return the bike and post the outcome

Not sure, it wasn't mentioned in my telephone conversation with Decathlon yesterday. Will let you know as I will be returning bike this evening. If there is a heavy penalty might be worth getting it fixed under warranty and selling it. The bike is as new immaculate and unmarked with rack and mudguards. The last straw for me was being told to book an e bike diagnostic on line, nothing available at any branch at any time and unable to book over the phone. Why an electronic diagnostic is required for a simple mechanical BB failure is beyond my reasoning. Perhaps I am not bright enough to be a Decathlon customer. Having said that I do like the look of the est900.

Thanks for the reply Decathlon assure me it's covered as I expected, Seemed evasive when I asked if this was a common problem. I was also informed that I could return the bike within the 365 day policy if i have lost confidence in the product. Can't be fairer than that. May revisit the Woosh Gran Camino Thanks again

How long have you had yours Thanks for the reply. Spoke to decathlon, assured me it would be covered by warranty. Seemed evasive when I asked if this was a common problem. Just don't want a reoccurring problem every few hundred miles. Was advised that I could return the bike as I am inside the 365 day return policy. Glad to hear yours is ok, how many miles on the bike? Thanks again Steve

Hi I have a Riverside 500e which I purchased Feb this year. It has only done 450 miles. The bottom bracket has developed an annoying click, also about 2mm play at the end of the crank. Any other owners of this model with the same problem. Fortunately the bike is under warranty, however i don't want to have to change the bottom bracket every 500 miles or so. It has an integral torque sensor £60 a pop. Otherwise the bike has been a pleasant experience so far. Thanks

High new to forum, looking for first e bike Really liked the Woosh Camino after trying it at Southend. Unfortunately it was low in the front for my long back, could do with another couple of inches on top of the maximum adjusted handle bar height. The cables and hoses did not have enough slack to accommodate a stem riser or higher rise bars. The chap in the shop said this is something they will try to address in future builds. New batch not due until July and may be the same as before. Shame I really like the look and ride of this bike. Second choice would be a conversion. Been looking for decent used XL hybrid for some time, unfortunately without success. Decathlon Riverside 900 looks good, perfect size for me, hydraulic disks, single chain ring so plenty of room for throttle & display on handlebars. Looks good value under £400 Decathlon sell an electric version of this for £999 but would prefer cadence sensor with throttle and larger battery. Would appreciate it if anyone has any thoughts or guidance on this. Thanks Steve