Recent content by Stubod

..I would be put off by auto gears...seems to be a solution for a problem that does not exist?...and yet more to go wrong..

Hi SJ, and thanks for the link, I put in all the relevant variables and pretty much bang on what I actually get!

I undertand there are lots of variables to take into account, but just out of interest what is the best range somebody has got out of their e-bike, and what bike / motor combo is it?

..simple, use the dynamo to re-charge the battery as you are going along.. :)

..must admit when I was testing out various bikes before getting mine the front hub system was my least preferred option as it didn't feel "natural" compared to crank drives, (the best for me), or a rear hub motor. But I understand that if you want hub gears as well you are a bit restricted. I...

..I think I will make sure it never goes out in the rain!

..well, being an engineer of sorts I thought I had better look up a video to actually find out how the Nexus hub works...!!! Suffice to say after watching a couple of them I still have no clue, other than "probably magic". I think if I had seen these before I got one I would have probably...

..slightly off topic, but I find ViewRanger really good...about £25 per year with some really good features and lots of routes available..

Hi, exactly the same as me! Initially decided I wanted hub gears and chain but ended up with a Centros, (£500 off at the time so put it into budget as I originally wanted a Motus but could not get cross bar with hub gears). The Centros is hub gears with belt drive, only done 250 miles to date...

I originally wanted a Motus but ended up with a Centros instead. I have been happy with it so far, (only had it a couple of weeks and circa 135 miles so far) If you have a look at my thread, (...too many choices) you will see I have made some comments on there. Personally I preferred the looks...

Really depends on your budget. As per my recent thread, (..too many choices), I decided I wanted crank drive, (Bosch latest gen motor), with hub gears and ended up with a Raleigh Centros GT, ( would have been over budget but was on offer at £500+ off list, and also I could not find a Motus with...

...pretty much the same as me! I was going to get the Motus (mainly because I decided I would prefer the Bosch motor), but by the time I had made my mind up I couldn't find any "medium" step Motus bikes with hub gears. However I found a dealer that was advertising a Raleigh Centros GT at...

OK so I have now finally "emptied" the battery after completing 6 trips totaling 90 miles. The battery dropped to one bar left at the 82 mile mark, and when I got home it was showing 3 mile range left. Again the range indicator is a bit meaningless as on part of the rides I was not using any...

I was going to buy the Motus, but couldn't find one with crossbar and hub gears so ended up buying the Centros instead as it was on offer for virtually the same price as the Motus. Actually prefer the looks of the Motus, but so far (only a week and 80 miles!) I am happy with the Centros...

..well done!..perhaps they have been reading this thread!...either way, enjoy your new ride!! Do report back with your thoughts on your new toy...