Hi all, I’m new to the forum and to the electric bike market. I’ve decided to go for Raleigh Array E Motion Crossbar 2020 or Carrera Crossfire. As for Carrera I’ve found a lot of reviews online but can’t find any for Raleigh 2020. Can anyone help me with the choice? Thanks
First e-bike Raleigh or Carrera
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So, I’ve got my Raleigh Array 
What can I say, I’m very happy with it. Can’t compare it to any other E Bike because this is my first one, but it met my expectations. Smooth ride, enough torque to get me up the hills, motor is not loud and good battery life. Bike feels very sturdy and it’s a pleasure to ride it.
Furthermore I can confirm that they’ve fixed the battery charger connection issue as it comes with a cradle which connects to the battery with no problems at all. I think I can’t expect more for £1350 and I’m very happy with the purchase.
BTW, i bought it at Pure Electric in Liverpool, and I’d like to thank the staff as they were extremely friendly and helpful, THANK YOU GUYS
What can I say, I’m very happy with it. Can’t compare it to any other E Bike because this is my first one, but it met my expectations. Smooth ride, enough torque to get me up the hills, motor is not loud and good battery life. Bike feels very sturdy and it’s a pleasure to ride it.Furthermore I can confirm that they’ve fixed the battery charger connection issue as it comes with a cradle which connects to the battery with no problems at all. I think I can’t expect more for £1350 and I’m very happy with the purchase.
BTW, i bought it at Pure Electric in Liverpool, and I’d like to thank the staff as they were extremely friendly and helpful, THANK YOU GUYS
Here is a curved ball for you! Have a look at the range at Decathlon. I recently bought my first pedelec, the Rockrider E ST900. The spec is excellent for the money. It compares well against the well know brand models costing £1k more. The build quality is really good as well. Took it into the mountains last week and was grinning ear to ear with the joy of riding it.
Sorry just saw this post, it was over the page when I wrote mine about the Rockrider. Wishing you many happy adventures on the ArraySo, I’ve got my Raleigh Array
Furthermore I can confirm that they’ve fixed the battery charger connection issue as it comes with a cradle which connects to the battery with no problems at all. I think I can’t expect more for £1350 and I’m very happy with the purchase.
BTW, i bought it at Pure Electric in Liverpool, and I’d like to thank the staff as they were extremely friendly and helpful, THANK YOU GUYS
In fairness that doesn't look a bad bike but on this forum many criticise the Suntour hub motor system, I personally don't I think its a great option because of its torque sensor. The Array annoyingly uses a 7 speed cassette rather than 8 or 9 speed which is more common for suntour based ebikes, this means a more limited range of cassettes are available but for a casual riding bike like this not an issue. I would say the Carrera Subway ebike at Halfords is a much better ebike for less but they are different designs. The Array is more closely related to the Carrera Crossfire although the Crossfire likely has frames and forks made in a higher quality factory. The Crossfire has better components, 9 speed, LCD display, slighter better battery and will be faster on the flats and uphill due to wider gearing. I'm not really a fan of either because I hate the Suntour forks on both models. The Subway is the faster more comfortable model as it has thicker profile tyres, its much lighter due to lack of front suspension and much stronger and safer but again more of a take anywhere versatile bike where as the Array is more a casual comfort bike like the Crossfire. The Array does have an angle adjustable stem, chain guard, mudguards, rear rack and integrated lights which adds value.So, I’ve got my Raleigh Array
Furthermore I can confirm that they’ve fixed the battery charger connection issue as it comes with a cradle which connects to the battery with no problems at all. I think I can’t expect more for £1350 and I’m very happy with the purchase.
BTW, i bought it at Pure Electric in Liverpool, and I’d like to thank the staff as they were extremely friendly and helpful, THANK YOU GUYS
I also have to say the Array shares the same basic LED display as the Subway, you don't get the speed display and other options of the Crossfire but I think for long term durability that is the better option. I've seen so many LCD displays where water ingress has fogged up the display. Admittedly these were Viking and Argos type ebikes not Suntour based. Personally I'd rather buy my own cycle computer and if that fails its a quick and easy replacement.
I tried to see if I could find a better value ebike close to the Raleigh Array but very difficult at the moment with pandemic pricing. There are a few at Parkers of Bolton but the spec's are not directly comparable although similar.
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Argos would be the typical place to compare but they only have 4 ebikes listed at the moment and none of this style and I've never seen a Suntour based ebike from them.
Well, I know there are better bikes than this, but that doesn’t change the fact that I like my Array and enjoying every minute on it
If you’re enjoying the bike then that’s all that matters, have fun!Well, I know there are better bikes than this, but that doesn’t change the fact that I like my Array and enjoying every minute on it
Personally, if the speed sensor is something that you want 9and I do) a low range 'cycle computer' with a magnet on the front wheel is really cheap - and can be fitted in a few minutes - so I would do that and have a dedicated device rather than one linked to the BMS and motor
I know that my old - and very cheap - speedometer/computer that I used before I swapped from an Array to a Motus was f more accurate and easy to use than the one on the basic motus!
And anyway - you could always use a GPS speedometer ( or Strava.Endomondo etc) on a phone and be really accurate!
I know that my old - and very cheap - speedometer/computer that I used before I swapped from an Array to a Motus was f more accurate and easy to use than the one on the basic motus!
And anyway - you could always use a GPS speedometer ( or Strava.Endomondo etc) on a phone and be really accurate!
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