Hub gears for Raleigh Moyus

[waterboy]

I have a Raleigh Motus 400 step through with an Active Line motor driving a 7 gear Nexus hub. I find that even using full power and bottom gear, with as high a cadence as age and infirmity (74/COPD) will allow, I cannot get to the top of the 20% hills that are all too prevalent in Devon/Cornwall without walking. Thank the Gods for "push and walk".

Would a nexus 8 gear help (being blessed with 10 large toes for fingers, the idea of dealing with a derailier cassette gives me the shivers), or has anyone any other suggestions for an alternative set up.

 

[peter.c]

The best way is to change the rear sprocket on the back wheel for a larger one ,more teeth will make hill climbing easier but you will loose out on top speed , its also not to hard to do or expensive

 

[Adrianlle]

Yes, try a bigger sprocket on the rear wheel. They are about £10 and lots of “how to” clips on YouTube. I live in Exmoor with lots of 20% hills! I changed the front hub to a mid motor bbs01. A 46t chain ring and 20t sprocket an an Alfine 8 just about gets me up them.!