



I was a bit stupid and exchanged a gift card for a 40€ Decathlon gift card, only to find out that the sunglasses I want are from a Decathlon Marketplace partner, so I cannot use my giftcard for those sunglasses.
So now the question, what from Decathlon is a must-buy?
Hi everyone,
I recently bought this Tecnifibre T-Fight Isoflex 285 V2 for 7,500 TL (around $156 / €135). The regular price for this racket here in Turkey is around 15,000 TL (around $313 / €270), so I thought it might be a good deal.
It was sold through a Decathlon clearance/returned/display section, so I don't know its exact history. Overall, it looks barely used to me. The grip doesn't seem worn, the strings look good, and there are only a few tennis-ball fuzz particles on the strings.
I took several photos from different angles so you can see the overall condition.
I'm particularly concerned about the small area where the paint/coating has chipped off on the frame. Please take a close look at that area in the photos.
There doesn't seem to be any dent or deformation around it, and I can't see any cracks extending from the chipped area. The exposed surface also feels dry and rough, almost like a hardened filler/primer, rather than exposed carbon.
Does this look like a purely cosmetic paint chip, or could it indicate some kind of structural damage to the frame?
Also, looking at the racket as a whole, does anything else in the photos look concerning?
Would you personally keep this racket for 7,500 TL ($156 / €135), considering the regular price is around 15,000 TL ($313 / €270), or would you return it?
Thanks!
Second picture is the English translation
I cycled about 5 years ago, and I’m now getting back into it.
Budget: ₹15k (stretch to ₹20k if worth it)
Height: 5’3” (160 cm), need small frame
Use case: I’ll mainly be riding in Delhi city, mostly on paved roads but with some bad patches, potholes, and speed breakers. The rides will be short daily trips like going to the gym, running errands, or picking up groceries. I also want to do occasional cardio rides of around 30-60 minutes. I’m not planning any off-road or speed-focused riding, so the priority is comfort, durability, and low maintenance.
Preferences: I prefer geared cycles, but a simple 1x7 or 1x8 setup is more than enough for me. A rigid fork is fine as long as the tyres are wide enough to handle rough city roads. Ideally, I’m looking for tyres in the 35–42C range for added comfort and stability.
Right now, I’m seriously considering the Decathlon Riverside 120 (Small) because it seems to match my needs well with its 1x8 drivetrain, 700x38C tyres, rigid fork, and proper sizing for my height.
Would you still recommend the Riverside 120 for this use case, or is there a better option available under ₹20k that I should consider instead?
I received a gift card of considerable value from my former work colleagues but now after moving to Spain, it seems I cannot use it here.
The terms & conditions for such a gift card though say it should be available in other countries where Decathlon is present, and Spain is of course using the same currency as Germany.
Does anyone know if this is possible and if yes, how I could use my gift card here in Spain?
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