Raleigh’s latest electric bike, the Captus, features a premium Bosch motor but keeps the price to under £2,000.
Raleigh says the electric bike is “for riders who want proven, premium technology without the premium price tag”.
For £1,899, you get Bosch’s Active Line motor alongside a Shimano Cues drivetrain and Suntour suspension, with either a mid-step or low-step frame.
“By bringing Bosch e-system technology to a bike priced under £2,000, Raleigh is setting a new benchmark for value in the e-bike market,” the brand says.
“Riders can now enjoy the same level of safety, reliability and refinement found in higher-end models, at a price that makes switching to electric more accessible than ever.”
Bosch Active Line motor
Alongside first-time ebike owners and people looking for a well-specced bike, Raleigh says the Captus is for “everyday city riders”, which matches up nicely with Bosch’s Active Line ebike motor.
Bosch says its Active Line motor is “ideal for city routes” and that its “finely balanced acceleration and barely perceptible pedal resistance over 25 km/h or in Off mode make every ride relaxing and leisurely – even in rush hour traffic.”
Raleigh has paired the ebike motor with a 40Wh battery for a range of up to 70 miles.
How does it compare in price to other Active Line ebikes?
Raleigh’s claim that the Captus offers the premium Active Line motor for a more affordable price stacks up against other big-name brands.
For instance, it’s £700 cheaper than the Cannondale Adventure Neo 4 and £350 less than the TrekDistrict+ 1 Lowstep, which has a similar set of features.
The Captus is also cheaper than British brand Raleigh's other ebikes, the Motus (£2,299) and Hockley (£2,699).
In fact, the Raleigh Captus beats many of the best electric commuter bikes on price. But whether it earns a place in our list will have to be seen.
Components from Shimano and Suntour
Alongside the Bosch motor, Raleigh has fitted the aluminium Captus with more components from respected brands.
The bike uses a 9-speed Shimano Cues drivetrain alongside Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes.
The low-step version of the bike has a Suntour Nex-E25 suspension fork with 50mm of travel.
Raleigh has completed the Captus with integrated bike lights, a rack and mudguards.
