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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...

Hi All, Not been on here for a while as my Giant Hybrid Lite (hub) has served me well so far. A forthcoming big birthday (no, you can't ask) prompts a change and an increase in budget. Am considering a Cube Touring hybrid with a Bosch crank motor. It's at the cheaper end of the range at £1700...

For sale Urban Mover UM55, £250 Step through model complete with all equipment as supplied new by local dealer: Battery 24v, 9ah. Charger Twist throttle (bought as an extra when new) Dedicated lock and chain Manual Basket and rear carrier Cost £835, 2011, recepit available to view...

Hi all, My Urban Mover 55 is 9 months old, has done about 350 miles with 40 charges. The battery has cut our now five times, the latest being today. It simply stops giving power, but when I stop and turn it off and on again it works fine. Not an enormous problem unless you are crossing a...

Reviewer: Rosie Purchased From: Valley Cycles of Bolton Purchase Price: £835 including fitted throttle Time Owned: 2 months Local Terrain: Flat / Moderate Hills / Very Hilly (*delete as necessary) Flatish, a few moderate hills, one bigish hill...

Have just been for a run to Southport ( for those down south its a posh seaside resort 10 mls north of Liverpool, nothing like Blackpool) for a run with hubby in the car to enjoy the sunshine. Whilst having lunch on the front we spotted amongst several bikes two folding e bikes - couldn't see...

Got my new UM55 and done two runs about 4 miles each with one moderate hill - it is great fun - so far so good. As for charging the battery - and please be patient with me here as a newcomer - I've read that little and often is best. So, do I on that basis charge every time I use the bike...

Hi All Like the previous poster, I too am about to take the plunge and buy my first electric bike. This forum has been invaluable for me getting to this point where I pretty much know what I want - but which one? Help please. Use will be recreational, short journeys unlikley to be over...