Raleigh ebike range 2019 launch event in the UK.

Raleigh ebike range 2019 launch event in the UK.

I had a 5:20am start heading to Nottingham UK for the Raleigh 2019 electric bike launch event. A short flight took us to East Midlands Airport then Raleigh provided a minibus for us to get to the Raleigh headquarters.

We were greeted by the Raleigh marketing team and then we got a coffee and a bun to kick start the day.

Next on the agenda was a product presentation of the new e bike range and a look at the range to see the changes for 2019.

After lunch we headed out on a 5 mile cycle with the Raleigh/Haibike demo team. The spin took us along a gravel tow path to a viaduct near the Raleigh headquarters. I chose to ride the Motus as I feel it will be the key model for the coming months. We also had a ride on the Raleigh Motus Grand Tour around the Velo Park beside the Raleigh warehouse to get a feel for its new Bosch Active Line Plus motor.

 

 

 

The first model in the e bike range is the hugely successful Raleigh Array at £995. This bike has the same spec and price as last year.

 

Array

Link for more info

 

The rest of the Raleigh e bike range starts with the Motus followed by the Motus Tour, the Motus Grand Tour and finally the Raleigh Centros.

Below I will go into a bit of detail on the range with some photos from the event and the test ride that we had on the bikes. Full spec and pricing on the entire range will follow in the coming days.

Raleigh Motus

 

Key features & upgrades compared to 2018

 

Motor

 

• New 2019 Bosch Active Line motor with big reduction in noise

• More compact design 104BCD  38 tooth replaceable chain ring.

• The motor now has a new take off procedure which powers you away from the traffic lights gently and smoothly. Perfectly suited to the style of rider that it is designed for.

 

Battery

 

• 300 Watt battery (carrier fit or frame fit depending on the frame style)

 

Controller

 

Purion Bosch controller on the handle bar.

• Extremely simple to use.

• 4 assist levels

 

Frame types and brief outline of spec.

• This year the Motus is again available in Step Thru and Cross Bar frame, all featuring 6061 Aluminium.

• 7 speed easi-fire gears

• Lock out front suspension from Suntour

• Hydraulic brakes from Shimano

 

Price

 

The Raleigh Motus 2019 RRP £1,649.99

Raleigh Motus Tour

 

Key features & upgrades compared to 2018

 

Motor

 

• New 2019 Bosch Active Line motor with big reduction in noise

• More compact design 104BCD  38 tooth replaceable chain ring.

• The motor now has a new take off procedure which powers you away from the traffic lights gently and smoothly. Perfectly suited to the style of rider that it is designed for.

Battery

 

• 400Watt battery (carrier fit or frame fit depending on the frame style)

 

Controller

• Bosch Intuvia Display with 4 assist levels

• Lighting controls

• Large display showing trip distance, average speed and battery power

 

Frame types and brief outline of spec.

 

• The Motus Tour is available in Step Thru and Cross Bar frame, all featuring 6061 Aluminium.

• The new lighting system on the Motus Tour is fantastic to say the least (see video below). The rear light is seamlessly built into the rear pannier rack with an excellent front light to light up the road ahead.

• The Motus Tour sports a 9 speed Shimano Acera drivetrain

 

Price

 

The Raleigh Motus Tour 2019 RRP £1850

 

Motus Grand Tour

 

Key features & upgrades compared to 2018

Motor

• The new 2019 Bosch Active Line Plus motor with big reduction in noise

• More compact design with 104BCD 38 tooth replaceable chain ring.

• The Active Line PLUS also offers slightly more torque/power than the Active Line. The motor now also has a new take off procedure which powers you away from the traffic lights gently and smoothly. Perfectly suited to the style of rider that it is designed for.

 

Battery

• 400watt semi-integrated

 

Controller

• Bosch Intuvia Display with 4 assist levels

• Lighting controls

• Large display showing trip distance, average speed and battery power

 

Frame types and brief outline of spec.

 

• The Motus Grand Tour is available in Step Thru and Cross Bar frame, all featuring 6061 Aluminium

• The new lighting system also features in the Motus Grand Tour which is fantastic (see video below).

• The rear light is seamlessly built into the rear pannier rack with an excellent front light to light up the road ahead.

• The Motus Grand Tour sports a 10 speed Shimano Deore drivetrain

• Puncture resistant tyres with reflective walls.

 

Price

 

The Motus Grand Tour RRP £2150

Centros

 

 

Key features & upgrades compared to 2018

Motor

 

• The new 2019 Bosch Active Line Plus motor with big reduction in noise

• More compact design with 104BCD 38 tooth replaceable chain ring.

• The Active Line PLUS also offers slightly more torque/power than the Active Line. The motor now also has a new take off procedure which powers you away from the traffic lights gently and smoothly. Perfectly suited to the style of rider that it is designed for.

Battery

 

• 500Watt Bosch inline battery technology which fits seamlessly into the frame.

 

Controller

• Bosch Intuvia Display with 4 assist levels

 

Frame types brief outline of spec.

 

• The Centros is available in Step Thru and Cross Bar frame, all featuring 6061 Aluminium.

• The new lighting system is again featured in the Centros.

• The rear light is seamlessly built into the rear pannier rack with an excellent front light to light up the road ahead.

• The Centros runs a 10 speed Shimano Deore drivetrain

 

Price

 

The Raleigh Centros 2019 RRP £2750

 

Short video on board of a Raleigh e bike to show the kind if terrain the bike is comfortable on.