Stefan Mikes
Well-Known Member
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, Poland
I could not believe my eyes to see that on the Decathlon.pl website. Decathlon is a European (French owned) equivalent of REI. To make sure I it was not nightmare, I checked up the German website of Decathlon. No, Decathlon.de would have never been selling illegal e-bikes.
What has shocked me was the fact Decathlon.pl has started offering Stromer e-bikes. The motor power (depending on the model) would range from 670 to 940 W (it is 250 W nominal allowed in the EU). Any of the Stromers offered is a 45 km/h e-bike, making it a moped (EU allows 25 km/h for e-bikes).
Furthermore, the "competence" of Decathlon.pl is rather funny. They mention "the breath-taking torque of 52 Nm!" for the 940 W Stromer ST7. Or, naming the 27.5" wheel "size 27".
But not, Decathlon.pl is not that crazy. They simply have partnered with a totally unknown company Eleway, and it is Eleway that takes the responsibility. As if an unknown brand would take any responsibility, repairs, or warranty handling. If anything goes wrong, Decathlon.pl would simply wash their hands (Like, "It is not us selling Stromers! It's Eleway!")
The Stromers as offered by Decathlon.pl meet the criteria of the L1e-B, the Euro moped that requires registration, insurance, wearing a helmet, riding with traffic only, etc. Only Decathlon.pl has never told it to the potential customers.
Since Poland's accession to the EU, I have believed we became the real part of the European community. Now, I am not sure of that anymore. But again, Decathlon is a brand that still supports Putin.
www.decathlon.pl
What has shocked me was the fact Decathlon.pl has started offering Stromer e-bikes. The motor power (depending on the model) would range from 670 to 940 W (it is 250 W nominal allowed in the EU). Any of the Stromers offered is a 45 km/h e-bike, making it a moped (EU allows 25 km/h for e-bikes).
Furthermore, the "competence" of Decathlon.pl is rather funny. They mention "the breath-taking torque of 52 Nm!" for the 940 W Stromer ST7. Or, naming the 27.5" wheel "size 27".
But not, Decathlon.pl is not that crazy. They simply have partnered with a totally unknown company Eleway, and it is Eleway that takes the responsibility. As if an unknown brand would take any responsibility, repairs, or warranty handling. If anything goes wrong, Decathlon.pl would simply wash their hands (Like, "It is not us selling Stromers! It's Eleway!")
The Stromers as offered by Decathlon.pl meet the criteria of the L1e-B, the Euro moped that requires registration, insurance, wearing a helmet, riding with traffic only, etc. Only Decathlon.pl has never told it to the potential customers.
Since Poland's accession to the EU, I have believed we became the real part of the European community. Now, I am not sure of that anymore. But again, Decathlon is a brand that still supports Putin.
Rower elektryczny miejski STROMER ST7 Big Battery rama Sport rozm M rozm koła 27
Rower elektryczny miejski STROMER ST7 Big Battery rama Sport rozm M rozm koła 27 w cenie ★ 65880 zł ★ na Decathlon.pl. Rower elektryczny miejski STROMER ST7 BIG BATTERY PINION Smart Shift rama Sport rozm M rozm koła 27,5
www.decathlon.pl
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