KimEbiker

Hi. I'm familiar with riding a Raleigh Voyager hybrid bike, 21 speed, with a Swytch bike kit. 26 inch wheels. So, I'm needing to adjust to the power assist of the stow e way motor and the little 20 inch wheels. I have taken it out on some cycle paths, some of which include hills, near where I live. I have learned to get the power assist level in place before the start of the incline and with the appropriate gear, so the assist level is consistent, just leaving the gears to be changed to suit the gradient. This is ok if there is no need to stop. There are still some odd noises and a bit of a sensation of drag when I drop the assist, given that the gears are appropriate. I'm taking it to the Raleigh dealer tomorrow and they will hook it up onto their computer. I'm also hoping they will sort out some other adjustments. I'm determined to get to grips with this bike as I'm a state pensioner and want to use the bike on buses and trains and also to use Park and Ride sites. I want to make the most of cycle routes in some of my local towns e.g. Truro and Falmouth. So, fingers crossed.

Hi. I just bought a Stow-E-Way in the Raleigh Sale. I had the same experience that you describe here. On a hill I changed the gears, there was level 3 assist in place. The power didn't seem to assist at all. I have had a similar difficulty when trying to set off on an incline. I called Raleigh customer assistance who said the Stow-E-Way isn't designed for hill climbing. She also recommended I get it checked out with the nearest Raleigh dealer. It's very disappointing as, where I live, even if you are on a cycle path, you will encounter hills. It seems I might have to plan enough time to get off and walk using the assist button.