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Thanks RobF. Been for 6 month service today (was free)and mentioned your suggestion to mechanic who loosened and tightened the bolts. Only used it when I arrived home, but the Intuvia worked first time, so hopefully it'll be ok. Otherwise all was fine, apart from a little rust on the pedals...

Sorry, not been on for awhile. Thx for all your replies. Interesting to know Intuvia can be temperamental. I've cleaned the heads but not used anything else so far. I remove the display when the bike is parked out of sight, like you, but also at night on campsites where the bike is outside...

I've now had my Captus six months, and over a few winter months in Spain increased the mileage to 500. It continues to be a delight, and as predicted, moves easily up hills. The torque system enables me to ride hills and into wind at a nice controlled pace allowing hubby on his manual bike to...

Hi Mike, I've seen a few trikes used in Spain by those who can't quite manage a two wheeled electric bike. One lady we met had one from Jorvik cycles in York, which she rated highly. Her husband rode a Freego and they went off on them most days. Hope you get what you want. R

Thanks Robf, much appreciated.

Great thanks. Only done about 200 miles and enjoying it very much. It rides pretty much like a regular bike and no problem riding slowly in crowded places, unlike my previous bikes which needed to keep the speed up to get power. The bike is without problem so far and the battery capacity is far...

Have just changed to Nexus hub and after a few false starts find it's really good. Just ease off the pedals, change, and the torque will speed you up the hill. Really handy to change down whilst stationary when you stop in a high gear. R

My Captus came with a 400wh battery-might have just been lucky as the Raleigh website still shows 300wh. Early days yet, but 30mls will be well within it's reach. I don't do any massive hills though. Others will be more knowledgeable on the Bosch battery mileage, although wind, surface, your...

Sold them both, one online and the other to a friend who is beginning with ebikes but didn't want to splash too much cash on a new one until she was sure it was for her. Apart from usual maintenance, I was lucky with both bikes and had no electrical problems. Hope the Raleigh is as good! R

Having ridden 'normal bikes for years, I found I could no longer manage due to a longstanding injury, so decided to buy my first ebike, an Urban Mover with 24 ins wheels-can't remember model no. I got it from Bolton Electric bike centre and it allowed me to cycle again so I loved it. I had gone...

Ebikes, as I've found out over the years of ownership, come in all shapes and sizes and when having test rides those I thought would be good were unsuitable and vice versa. There is no doubt that online there is a wider selection available, but so far I've bought three from shops and this has...

Hi Kathy, I'm also in the Gtr Mcr area and there are few dealers selling electric bikes. Wherever you go, make sure you test ride on a hill similar to those in Oldham. My first bike came from North West Electric bike centre in Bolton,where they are quite helpful. Check out the website and if...

I've recently bought the Captus, having changed from a hub motor Giant. I too bought local, although not as local as you, and having just been for my 6week service find this a benefit. I love the Captus and how it rides just like a normal bike but with power and climbs hills effortlessly. Look...

After 2 weeks with my Raleigh Captus I thought I'd give a quick review. To recap, I've had 2 previous ebikes, but this is my first crank motor and the difference at low speed and on hills is notable. It is the 26'wheel version, with a Bosch motor and a larger battery than was shown on the...

Donna, not Mcr Lass, but am 5' tall, so similar problems sourcing right bike. Look at thread 'hub to crank' where you'll see I've bought the 26"wheel Raleigh Captus- pretty much same at Modus only cheaper though lower spec. It's perfect for my short legs and short arm reach. Hope this helps. Rosie

At last I've bought one, so thanks to all for your advice and info. Yesterday I went to see the Raleigh Captus with 26ins and knew straight away that the difference in size from the 700mm models made it the bike for me. On my test ride the size was perfect and the Bosch motor glides along. Hub...

Thanks everyone, appreciate your explanations, sounds like it's nothing to worry about. Will try it out tomorrow and let you know if make progress.

Thanks, all your comments are helpful. This Raleigh Captus with smaller wheels has a Nexus 7 hub. As for use, I won't be a hard rider, will probably never use the bottom and top gears.

Not quite bought one yet, but getting there. Yesterday I rode a Captus with 700mm wheels which was good on size and the Bosch motor felt fine. I think I've sourced one with 26ins wheels and am off to see it tomorrow. The main difference from the 700mm wheel version is that the 26" version has...

Thanks Soundwave. It was on my shortlist but I wasn't sure I could get an outfit to match it. R