Riese and Muller Bikes

[Matt Penfold]

I am still deciding what bike to buy, but I have spotted the Riese and Muller bikes, especially the SuperCharger 2. I am on the heaver side (100kg) and want a bike I can use to bring home shopping as well as do some light track riding. This bike, with the heavy duty option seems ideal.

Does anyone have any opinions to offer?

 

[Lancslass]

Interesting. Is it ok to slot in a larger battery like this with the same controller?

 

[Matt Penfold]

With the Supercharger you have to order the bike to come with the 500Wh or 625Wh options. The latter is about £325 more.

 

[vfr400]

I wouldn't say that there's anything wrong with those bikes, but it's a fact that they're the most frequently advertised type of bike in our classified section - nearly always with very low miles, so for whatever reason, people buy them, keep them for a bit, hardly use them, then sell them at a massive loss in depreciation. In other words, be very sure about any decision to buy one.

You can get a good powerful and reliable bike that gives a better riding experience for 1/5 the cost, depending on whay sort of riding you want to do.

Also, they're very heavy bikes - something close to 35kg with the hub-gears, so, IMHO, not a particularly nice bike to ride. Maybe that's why people sell them without hardly using them.

 

[Lancslass]

Interesting. Is it ok to slot in a larger battery like this with the same controller?

Sorry, wrong thread.

 

[Croxden]

I wouldn't say that there's anything wrong with those bikes, but it's a fact that they're the most frequently advertised type of bike in our classified section - nearly always with very low miles, so for whatever reason, people buy them, keep them for a bit, hardly use them, then sell them at a massive loss in depreciation. In other words, be very sure about any decision to buy one.

You can get a good powerful and reliable bike that gives a better riding experience for 1/5 the cost, depending on whay sort of riding you want to do.

Also, they're very heavy bikes - something close to 35kg with the hub-gears, so, IMHO, not a particularly nice bike to ride. Maybe that's why people sell them without hardly using them.

I'm on my third R&M bike, all very comfortable to ride. Just a bit pricey but I can afford it.
Find a dealer who will allow a good ride not just round a car park.

 

[RetiredAndRolling]

I’m heavier than you and do all sorts on my compact R&M Tinker so I’m sure the Super Charger 2 will take everything in its stride. It’s likely complete overkill for your needs but don’t let that stop you from proceeding. The Racktime rack is brilliant. In seconds I can slot in my large capacity panniers or attach a box. Both hold much weight and volume. For example, on a recent shop I used the box to carry 12.5 Kg of bird seed. The CX motor will carry my bulk up the steepest of hills and despite the small wheels I find bridleways and other tracks are no problem.