Ecarpat Velostride 700C Hybrid Bike Review
A 700x35C hybrid bike that Hycline sells under the Ecarpat name at $327.99, with a High Carbon Steel frame, Shimano 21-speed gearing and disc brakes as the page lists them. It suits riders of 5'7" to 6'2" per the table.
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Our verdict
Worth a look for riders of 5'7" to 6'2" who want a 700x35C commuter with a High Carbon Steel frame per the table, Shimano 21-speed gearing and disc brakes at $327.99. Look elsewhere if you want a lower listed weight than 34 lb, disc brakes spelled out as mechanical or hydraulic, or a page that says what is left to assemble. The main caveat is that the frame, gearing and brake claims are the store's own, with no steel grade or brake detail.
- Best for
- Riders of 5'7" to 6'2" who want a steel-frame 700x35C commuter with Shimano 21-speed gearing.
- Skip if
- You want a listed weight under 34 lb, disc brakes spelled out as mechanical or hydraulic, or a page that lists the parts left to install.
Why 3.3/5: A specification table with frame, wheel size, rider height, weight and gearing is what lifts it. Store pages that disagree on their own terms, almost no outside information about the store and no independent test of this model hold it back.
Steel sets the Ecarpat Velostride apart from its siblings, whose tables list aluminum alloy: its own table gives a High Carbon Steel frame, 700x35C tires, Shimano 21-speed gearing and a weight of 34 lb. Hycline sells it under the Ecarpat name at $327.99, and the page describes disc brakes, a unisex design and a rider height of 5'7" - 6'2".
Specifications
| Spec | Page says |
|---|---|
| Tire/wheel size (in.) | 700x35C |
| Frame Size (in.) | 22 |
| Rider Height | 5'7" - 6'2" |
| Frame Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Product Weight (lb.) | 34 |
| Shifter/Derailleur | Shimano 21-speed |
| Brakes (Specs list) | Disc brakes |
| Terrain Type | Mixed |
| Color Family | Cream / Blue |
| Assembly Completion | 85% |
| Length (in.) | 68.10 |
| Width (in.) | 27.10 |
| Height (in.) | 39.70 |
Options and pricing
The price is $327.99 for either of two colors, Blue and Cream, with a single size option, 700x35C; both variants were in stock when read and no crossed-out price is shown. The page says the bike is 85% pre-assembled, but it does not list which parts remain to be installed and does not mention tools or pedals.
How it compares
The Pastoral 700C Hybrid Bike shares the 700x35C tire size at $319.99, with an aluminum alloy frame in its table and 28.66 lb. The Ecarpat Druk 700C Road Bike also costs $319.99 and lists narrower 700x28C tires and 28.89 lb. The Ecarpat Celvor 700C Road Bike is $337.99 with 700x28C tires and 33.10 lb, against this bike's $327.99 and 34 lb.
Shipping, returns and warranty
Shipping: the shipping policy covers the continental US only and says the store does not ship outside the United States (the About page mentions DHL and USPS for orders outside the US), yet its table lists a Hawaii and Alaska rate of $25.99 under a heading that excludes both. General-size items ship free over $99.99 (Standard, 4 to 6 days) or for $5.99 below that, with Expedited at $7.99 and 3rd Day at $12.99; bikes and suspension forks count as oversized and ship Standard in 7 to 15 days for $29.99, so a bike's free-shipping banner does not remove that charge. Orders leave within 1 business day with a tracking number, delivery needs a signature, and damage must be noted on the delivery receipt and reported within 24 hours with photos and video; product pages say the order comes from the nearest of 7 US warehouses, and the About page gives a Stockton, California address. Returns: the refund policy gives 30 days for new, unused items in original packaging, with photos sent first to get a return label; for a change of mind the buyer pays return shipping (the About page calls 30-day returns free), while a defective item can be returned within 30 days without restocking or return fees, and after that the policy offers help with manufacturer warranty support. The refund is processed within 48 hours of approval in the policy and within 24 working hours of the warehouse receiving the item in the FAQ. Warranty: the Terms of Service hold only an as-is disclaimer and are governed by the laws of China; the one-year figure comes from the product pages (a 'Manufacturer Warranty' row on most bike pages and a '1-year warranty' line under the buy box), and no page says what it covers or how to claim.
Before you buy
The page shows no customer reviews of this bike; the store's own review page lists 3,669 reviews, and 23 of the 25 it displays are about tires or tubes. Reputation: on Trustpilot (read on the Australian site) hyclinebike.com is an unclaimed profile with one review, five stars from April 2023 about 700c tires, and nothing newer. The store's review page shows 4.66 stars from 3,669 reviews through a Judge.me widget that we could not verify. The registry shows hyclinebike.com registered on 2 November 2022, while the About page says the site opened in 2019 and the company grew from a repair shop and a tire factory; it gives a Stockton, California address, and the Terms are governed by the laws of China. Web searches on 22 October 2026 found no independent review of the store's complete bikes. The review shows the code FACESTORE. A cart test on 22 October 2026, made without the affiliate link, took 5% off bikes, a trike and parts; if the discount line is missing from your cart, enter FACESTORE at checkout.
What we liked
- Shimano 21-speed gearing named in the table
- 700x35C tires, a wider size than the 700x28C listed for the Druk, Celvor and Dorace SLR
- The page lists disc brakes, and the table gives a 22 in. frame size and overall length, width and height
- The table names the frame material outright, as High Carbon Steel
Worth noting
- The table lists 34 lb, more than the Druk (28.89 lb) and Celvor (33.10 lb) figures
- The page lists disc brakes without saying whether they are mechanical or hydraulic, and gives no rotor size or brand
- The page does not say which parts still need installing or whether tools and pedals are included
- The table's rider height starts at 5'7", so shorter riders fall outside the listed range
Questions before you buy
What is the Ecarpat Velostride's frame made of?
The table lists High Carbon Steel, and the page gives no steel grade or fork material. The wheels are described as aluminum alloy.
What rider height and frame size does the Velostride list?
The table lists a rider height of 5'7" - 6'2" and a frame size of 22 in., and the page calls the design unisex.
Which gears and brakes does the Velostride list?
The table lists Shimano 21-speed under Shifter/Derailleur, and the page's Specs list gives the drivetrain as a Shimano 21-speed gear system and the brakes as disc brakes. It gives no shifter model, no mechanical or hydraulic detail, no rotor size and no brake brand.
Where does Hycline ship, and what does a bike cost to ship?
The policy covers the continental US only (Hawaii and Alaska are listed at $25.99 in one table but excluded in its heading). Bikes and suspension forks are oversized: Standard shipping takes 7 to 15 days after handling and costs $29.99, even though the page banner offers free shipping over $99. Orders ship within 1 business day with tracking and a signature at delivery.
What is the return window?
30 days for new, unused items in original packaging, after sending photos and receiving a return label. You pay return shipping for a change of mind (the About page calls returns free); a defective item has no restocking or return fee. This page's spec table says 'Returnable 90-Day', which the policy does not repeat.
Does the bike have a warranty?
Most bike pages list a 1-year manufacturer warranty, and the buy-box blurb says '1-year warranty', but the Terms of Service and the policies name no warranty period, coverage or claim process. Ask [email protected] for the terms in writing before ordering.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- Ecarpat Velostride 700C Hybrid Bike product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline shipping policyContinental US only; free standard shipping over $99.99; bikes are oversized, Standard 7-15 days, $29.99; signature and 24-hour damage reportRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline refund policy30-day returns for new, unused items; defects free; buyer pays return shipping for a change of mind; refund within 48 hours of approvalRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline FAQOrder changes within 6 hours, tracking, 30-day return guarantee, refund within 24 working hours of the warehouse receiving the itemRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline About pageCompany history, Stockton CA address, local US warehouse, '30-Day Free Return' wordingRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline Terms of ServiceStore operated by 'Hycline'; as-is disclaimer; governed by the laws of China; no warranty termsRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline review page (the store's own widget)4.66 stars from 3,669 reviews shown by the store, almost all about tires and tubes; not verified by usRead October 22, 2026
Independent
- Trustpilot profile for hyclinebike.com (Australian site)Unclaimed profile with one review (5 stars, April 2023, about tires); nothing newerRead October 22, 2026
- Verisign RDAP record for hyclinebike.comDomain registered 2022-11-02Read October 22, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The page lists disc brakes in its text and Specs list but does not say whether they are mechanical or hydraulic, and gives no rotor size or brake brand.
- The table names Shimano for the 21-speed entry but gives no shifter or derailleur model, and no steel grade or fork material is given for the High Carbon Steel frame.
- The page claims stable handling, consistent braking in various weather conditions and suitability for gravel paths, with no tire tread, test or measurement behind those claims; the table gives the terrain type only as Mixed.
- The return policy gives 30 days, while this page's table says 'Returnable 90-Day' and the About page calls 30-day returns free; the policy makes buyers pay return shipping for a change of mind.
- The store's terms and policies name no warranty period or coverage; the 1-year figure appears only on product pages.
- The shipping policy treats bikes as oversized at a flat $29.99 (Standard, 7 to 15 days) while the buy-box blurb says free shipping over $99; the policy also lists a Hawaii and Alaska rate while excluding both.
- No independent test or customer review of this model was found in web searches made on 22 October 2026, and the page's own copy is the only source for its figures.
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