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Just to throw a slight curve for your ponderings, and in deference to all the good advice by others above, I would throw in a vote for derailleuers. My bike has them and I would not hesitate to have them again. Maybe not quite so user friendly as hubs (you get used to changing gear before a...

Hi Chrissybear, I have a Raleigh Motus GT and love it! I use mine every day for traveling to work and, with the addition of some cheapo panniers from Lidl, can carry out a useful shop (including on one occasion 16 pints of milk and other stuff!). I hope you have as much fun as I have been...

Just eyeing the weather outside and contemplating my ride home later (yes, I cycle commute in all weathers), I just wanted to give a shout out for the cheap waterproof boots I am using. I can't stand wellies, though I know others here love them, but if you are in the same camp as me, I am...

Hello! 14 miles is very do-able (say I, who only has a four mile commute to work). My average speed on my bike is 13.8 mph and I am far from superman. I visited friends recently (on a fairly hilly, some of them evil, route) who live 20 miles away. I felt absolutely fine when I got home with 45...

I always lock mine with a couple of Kryptonite D locks, one long and one shorter shackle, along with the frame lock. I have taken lots of pictures of it locked liked this for the purposes of insurance, if some determined bastard nicks it. Also remove the display... Have fun with your new bike...

I am exactly the same! Really unhappy about having to drive to work for the next five days, hate driving through Poole at rush hour...

Things got worse this morning...as I left home to take my sickly bike to the LBS, the battery refused to turn on! The Intuvia display was active, but did not show speed. The bike would not start from the switch on the battery either. When at the LBS, they plugged into the Bosch diagnostic and...

Thank you both for your replies. I thought that maybe the case with the headset, but can't believe that it failed so suddenly and catastrophically. The bike is dangerous to ride. I will be putting in a polite moan to Raleigh about it, otherwise the bike has been exceptional. Can't believe I have...

Thanks Andy I will find out on Monday. Even though the bike is 17 months old, I would be surprised if I get charged for any repair. I bought it from them so will soon see if they like me or not! I will report any findings, but it would be great to have some thoughts as to what has gone wrong...

Just as I left for my trip home this evening on my Raleigh Motus, I noticed the steering felt notch. I stopped to see what was holding the steering up and turned the bars. Going through the 'break' of the notch, the steering sounded and felt that it was lubricated by broken glass! I cycled...

Google Maps works for me very well and I have a phone mount on my handlebars so I can get directions. From Wimborne to Poole is a nice ride, down the trailway to Upton and then along Holes Bay to Poole Town Centre. A hop skip and a jump to the 'spoons on Poole Quay!

Thank you Darling! o_O Seriously though, I am so much fitter having done those miles in the last 14 months. If I didn't have an E Bike, that would not have happened. I am trying to persuade my wife into one, when I win that battle I will come knocking on your door, as I feel hub drive will be...

I had a Bosch diagnostic report done last week on my Motus Grand Tour (Activeline Plus with 400w battery). I have done 2,272 miles with 33.3 full charge cycles. That makes it 68 miles per cycle. In terms of assistance modes: 4% on Eco, 88% Tour, 5% Sport and 3% Turbo. I think I should be...

I've been holding back over upgrading the CSTs on my bike, but that's just tipped me over the brink. Thanks a lot, now even poorer (but not as much as I would otherwise have been!).

Hi Lolipop Thanks for your update! Have you measured your chain for stretch? My chain started to come off at about 1250 miles, checked the chain and it was well over the .5 level (but within the.75). I have changed my chain and my problems are solved...

First off, it's great you're still around to tell the tale! Secondly, I hope your recovery continues apace. I would hold fire until you've made your recovery and then make your decision. Perhaps use the Whisper at first then move up to the Carrera. I would guess the Carrera will help you get...

If I could post a video, I would demonstrate it from a flat tyre. Takes quite a few pumps of course but no serious effort. Takes about a minute or two from fully flat to 70psi. It's the foot peg that makes all the difference. I never bother to use my track pump now apart for the rest of the...

I pump my tyres to 70psi and check them once a week. I carry my pump with me in my rack bag and takes seconds to top up the tyres, it is very similar to a Topeak "Mini Morph" with it's own gauge. I used to pump my old bike to 100psi without breaking a sweat. The ability to quickly and easily...

Hi John, one would like to think that your supplying dealer would come to some agreement for your local dealer to sort you out. I have to admit that I bought my bike from a local bike shop precisely so I would not run into this kind of problem. My previous bike was supplied through my insurance...

Hi John, welcome to the forum! Sorry to sound painfully thick (it's quite easy for me to do this), why don't you take the bike to the shop where you purchased it, for them to sort under warranty? I can see no reason why you need to live with the frustration...