Anyone got a Raleigh Motus ?

[anotherkiwi]

OK so 5 years for the battery is reasonable.

 

[Jason Scott]

I think that removes any concern over battery!

 

[strowger]

I've had enough of mine and I'm going to sell. What's a good way to sell this sort of bike - ebay, gumtree, etc?

 

[Jason Scott]

I'm not sure, but I'd tend to try local ads to get local pickup. Would hate to faff around with delivery options.

What tipped you over the edge? Other than the tyres, which I thought you'd rectified by swapping them out, was there anything about the bike that causes issues?

My wife and I are about to borrow two Motus bikes from work for 7 days so we can do another test of our planned commutes.

 

[strowger]

Another puncture, at speed, of the (brand new) rear tyre. This time I picked up a piece of metal in it large enough to wreck the mudguard and the cable for the rear light which runs through it.

I know it would be a minor fix to an enthusiast, and I know I've been very unlucky with punctures - but I continue to be very unlucky, and feel that every minute I've saved by cycling instead of walking, has been taken up with bicycle maintenance.

 

[RobF]

You've been unlucky to sever the rear light cable, which I reckon will be a very fiddly fix.

If you are buying another make of ebike with wired in lights and mudguards, the cable will probably be routed the same way.

 

[anotherkiwi]

Another puncture, at speed, of the (brand new) rear tyre. This time I picked up a piece of metal in it large enough to wreck the mudguard and the cable for the rear light which runs through it.

Thanks to this I have reassessed my notion that Spanish roads have lots of stuff (cr*p) on them. The UK wins again! Or maybe my luck factor is on the roads, how do I switch to "lottery" mode?

 

[Biscitt]

I decided to go for a Kalkhoff but it was close.

 

[Jason Scott]

I've got a Motus crossbar on loan from work for 7 days and will be using it for my commute. I'll put some more thoughts and feedback here as the week progresses.

I'm sticking to cycle paths which are a bit slippery and it did feel like I could lock the wheels all too easily!

 

[Linnipflanzen]

Hello Motus-owners,

A bit of a beginner's question but I have the Raleigh Motus Step Through 2006 and am looking for a cheap-ish tool kit to go with it that has everything the Motus needs in it.

I'm not quite sure which tools I'll need as I used to just get help with my non-electric bikes.

Now that I am looking to go on tours with my e-bike, I want to be more in control. I will be doing a community course on bike maintenance in June but don't want to wait to get the tools until then.

Thanks so much for your advice!

 

[soundwave]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bicycle-MTB-Mountain-Repair-Bike-Cycle-Tool-Tools-Kit-Set-Toolbox-Tool-kit-/311669124603?hash=item4890ed6dfb:g:rQwAAOSwCfdXohM8

or this is everything.

https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/park_tool_mk257_master_mechanic_tool_set-ID_69683?gclid=CjwKEAjw85DIBRCy2aT0hPmS1jkSJAC1m9Uvc2Rc6V1qKoiiP66DVyDB2DGpEquTygZ8u2DaEx3i6xoCTrLw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

http://www.all-about-the-bike.co.uk/super-b-professional-bicycle-mechanics-workstation--tool-kit-5370-p.asp

 

[LeighPing]

I always carry this.

 

[Linnipflanzen]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bicycle-MTB-Mountain-Repair-Bike-Cycle-Tool-Tools-Kit-Set-Toolbox-Tool-kit-/311669124603?hash=item4890ed6dfb:g:rQwAAOSwCfdXohM8

or this is everything.

https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/park_tool_mk257_master_mechanic_tool_set-ID_69683?gclid=CjwKEAjw85DIBRCy2aT0hPmS1jkSJAC1m9Uvc2Rc6V1qKoiiP66DVyDB2DGpEquTygZ8u2DaEx3i6xoCTrLw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

http://www.all-about-the-bike.co.uk/super-b-professional-bicycle-mechanics-workstation--tool-kit-5370-p.asp[/QUOT

Thanks! The reason I posted this here is because I wanted to avoid buying all the tools and just wanted to buy the ones that I need for my particular bike. That way I can take the tools on a trip

Thanks anyway though!

 

[soundwave]

you just want a multi tool like above but you need the bike first to see what one will be best sizes wise as i can take most of my bike apart with Alan and hex bits.

 

[Linnipflanzen]

you just want a multi tool like above but you need the bike first to see what one will be best sizes wise as i can take most of my bike apart with Alan and hex bits.

Yeah, that's exactly why I posted in the motus thread to see if others have got tools they can do everything on this specific bike with....

 

[Linnipflanzen]

I always carry this.

Cool, thanks a lot! Does that mean you have found this specific tool has everything you need in it for the Raleigh motus low step?

Thanks again!

 

[soundwave]

you want as many Alan keys and hex/torx bits as that is what most of it will be held on buy but have a look at some of these reviews.

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/tools/multi-tool/

http://www.screwfix.com/p/teng-tools-ratchet-screwdriver-set-74-pieces/9081F?kpid=9081F&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&gclid=CjwKEAjwlpbIBRCx4eT8l9W26igSJAAuQ_HGHIFKOK1Qj-ymXq4f5rbfj_xg-4YziZJ07dLdmR2gOxoC1XLw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=COeq8JmPzdMCFYwN0wodxE4Btw

 

[Linnipflanzen]

you want as many Alan keys and hex/torx bits as that is what most of it will be held on buy but have a look at some of these reviews.

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/tools/multi-tool/

http://www.screwfix.com/p/teng-tools-ratchet-screwdriver-set-74-pieces/9081F?kpid=9081F&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&gclid=CjwKEAjwlpbIBRCx4eT8l9W26igSJAAuQ_HGHIFKOK1Qj-ymXq4f5rbfj_xg-4YziZJ07dLdmR2gOxoC1XLw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=COeq8JmPzdMCFYwN0wodxE4Btw

Thanks!

The first link is very useful! Now I just need to find out what size of torx and Alan keys one needs for the Raleigh motus low step 2016 to pick one.

Anyone?

(Bought an ex floor model and could not find specifications in the paper work given to me.)

 

[LeighPing]

Mine was cheap. But does the jobs it was intended to do OK. Most bikes will have a need for these particular tools at some point. Clickety click.


Also consider this option. Clickety click.

No offence intended in stating that if you don't know what tools you'll need to fix a bike, it's likely that you don't yet have that ability. That last option is cheaper than a cheap tool kit, and it will get you home with your broken bike. No matter what condition it's in.

 

[Linnipflanzen]

Mine was cheap. But does the jobs it was intended to do OK. Most bikes will have a need for these particular tools at some point. Clickety click.


Also consider this option. Clickety click.

No offence intended in stating that if you don't know what tools you'll need to fix a bike, it's likely that you don't yet have that ability. That last option is cheaper than a cheap tool kit, and it will get you home with your broken bike. No matter what condition it's in.

Thanks so much!
Just bought the cheap one for now and can still look for other fancy stuff in case I ever need to once I have done my bike repair course.
Thanks for the advice!!