Sometimes a full sized bike just takes up too much space! If you live in a flat, commute by train or take your bike on your caravanning holiday then a folding bike is ideal. The Raleigh Stow-E-Way is both a proper folding bike and a proper e-bike with a strong but light frame which makes the bike a pleasure to ride.
The folding frame, handlebar and pedals mean the bike can be folded to a convenient 880mm x 800mm x 440mm size so that you can secure it in the luggage compartment on a train or in the boot of your car. It will easily fit under the stairs or sit compactly in the corner of the room so it's always available when you need it.
The powerful 45NM rear wheel motor will quickly get you up to speed and provide the assistance to get you around town efficiently. The TranzX system has 4 support levels so you can decide how hard you want to work and the motor will assist you up to a speedy 15mph. Holding the + button will activate the handy walk assist feature, pushing the bike along whilst you walk beside it. Motor systems from TransX benefit from new communications technology, which ensures that the motor maximises the battery range, and will allow your dealer to set the bike up for you via a USB link. Handle-mounted power controls are placed close to the grips, so you can easily select from the power levels. The 260wh battery will provide a range of up to 50km* and its small size means it can easily be removed and charged away from the bike.
The Stow-E-Way is a fully equipped bike complete with a kickstand, mudguards and a rear pannier rack meaning you will be ready to tackle whatever your journey throws at you. 20" diameter wheels have been specifically selected to offer the best balance between practicality and folded size; plus the reflective strip around the Kenda tyres helps you be seen and safe at night. With a wide range of smooth shifting 8 speed Shimano gears, you will have both the ability to get up steep hills and zip along on the flat.
With the Raleigh Stow-E-Way you don't have to compromise on e-bike performance just because you don't have enough space.
*Range figure is an average and is dependent on terrain, weather conditions and level of assistance selected.
- Motor - TranzX F15 36v 250w brushless Quick stop motor
- Battery - TranzX 250wh 36V 6.8Ah
- Range - up to 30 in Eco (250Wh)
- Power - 4 levels of Assistance
- Gear System - Altus 8 Speed
- Chainset - 8 Speed 11-32 freewheel / KMC 8 Speed Chain
- Display - TranzX DP15 PST Display, 3 assist levels with Walk Function
- Brakes - Shimano V-Brake
- Wheel Set - 20" Double Wall rim 36 hole
- Tyres - Kenda K841 20x1.95 reflective side wall
- Forks - Raleigh Steel trekking fork for E bike
- Seatpost - Alloy micro adjust 33.9 x 460mm
- Seat - Raleigh ebike saddle
- Full Mudguards
- Kickstand
- Alloy Rack (Max Weight 25kg)
- Charger included
Frame sizes:
- One Frame = One Size
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Is there bigger battery for Stow-E-Way & how much will be?
Hello,
There is only the 1 size battery for the Stow-E-Way currently due to the compact profile of the bike.
Raleigh Stow-E-Way Folding Electric Bike
The Raleigh Stow-E-Way has found fans in commuters and holiday makers alike. It's lightweight frame, capable motor and simple design make it easy to fold down and carry on the train, caravan or car boot.
Removable Battery
The 260Wh TransX Battery is lightweight, yet delivers a 30 mile range. Once you arrive at the office, simply unlock and remove the battery for charging at your desk.
Compact Profile
Once folded, the Stow-E-Way measures just 880mm x 850mm x 440mm, making it easy to fit into the boot of a car for an afternoon trip or carry onto the bus.
Easy Access Controls
The TransX controls are within easy reach on the handlebar. You can adjust between 4 power levels and even press the "speed" button for an extra boost - perfect if you're running late!
45Nm Rear Motor
The rear motor gives you plenty of power for climbing hills and getting away from traffic. Located at the rear of the bike gives a great balance to the bike.
A choice of 8 speed Shimano gears offer variation for any situation - whether coasting along a canal tow path or battling up a hill.
Rear Pannier
Equipped with mudguard, kick stand and rear pannier rack ensures you arrive at work mud free and with everything you need. 20" Wheels give excellent compact size without compromising on ride quality.
An inner reflective strip on the tyres ensures other road users can see ou.
Integrated Light
Integrated front and rear lights give you continuous bright visibility without dimming. Other road users gain clear visibility of you around town.
What do the Reviews Say?
The Stow-e-way neatly ticks two boxes: it takes up very little space, and it takes much of the grunt out of cycling. Its collapsable frame, handlebars and pedals mean it folds down to just 880mm x 440mm, and will fit snugly into luggage compartments, boots or cupboards. It takes less than a minute to pop it back up.
This compact but stylish electric bike's boost of power makes it perfect for taking on tour, so that you can see the hidden gems and have the freedom of being able to leave the campsite without faffing around packing up the ’van.
Specification
| Material | AL6061 |
|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 20 inch Wheel |
| Frame | Aluminium 6061 |
| Approximate Weight | 20kg |
| Headset | Threaded 1" 1/8th black |
| Shift Levers | Shimano Revoshift 8 Speed |
| Brake Levers | Alloy V-brake |
| Rear Derailleur | Altus 8 Speed |
| Brakes | Shimano V-Brake |
| Cassette | 8 SPEED 11-32 freewheel |
| Chain | KMC 8 Speed Chain |
| Pedals | Folding Pedals with Anti Slip |
| Rims | Double Wall rim 36 hole 20" |
| Tyres | Kenda K841 20x1.95 reflective side wall |
| Stem | Folding Alloy stem |
| Handlebars | Raleigh 560mm straight bar Black |
| Grips | Velo comfort grips |
| Saddle | Raleigh ebike saddle |
| Seatpost | Alloy micro adjust 33.9 x 460mm |
| Seat Clamp | 40.8 Clamp |
| Mudguards | Matt Black thermoplastic |
| Chainguard | double alloy chain guide |
| Rear Carrier | Integrated Alloy carrier |
| Fork | Raleigh Steel trekking fork for E bike |
| Crankset | 48th Alloy black withalloy chainguide |
| Bottom Bracket | 124.5 MM Square taper |
| Front Hub | Alloy 36 hole black |
| Rear Hub | TranzX R15 motor |
| Inner Tubes | 20x1.95 presta |
| Extras | Kick Stand |
| Front Wheel | Double Wall rim 36 hole 20" on Alloy hub |
| Rear Wheel | Double Wall rim 36 hole20" on R15 Motor hub |
| Motor | New TranzX R15 36v 250w brushless Quick stop motor |
| Battery | TranzX 250wh 36V 6.8Ah Battery |
| Display | TranzX DP15 PST Display, 3 assist levels with Walk Function |
| Lighting | Front and Rear Lights Powered by TranzX system |
| Model Year | 2019 |
There are usually two key types of frame. However, certain brands have slightly different names for them so keep your eye out!
Step Over vs Step Through
Sport - (Step Over)
Sport models will usually have a high tube at the top, in front of the seat. This will usually require you to lean the bike slightly to mount your leg “over” the bike. Sometimes bikes will also be called Diamond, or Gents bikes.
Comfort - (Step Through)
Comfort were traditionally known as “Ladies” bicycles, and in some cases this naming convention has carried through. However, all it tends to signify is a lower top tube. By far the majority of electric bikes are step through because they're so easy to get on and off.
Electric bikes come with a wide range of battery sizes. The size of battery has a significant impact on the cost of the bike, and naturally its range.
The smallest, lightest and cheapest battery sizes are around 325Wh. The largest electric bike battery available is currently produced by Stromer and is a whopping 983Wh. For comparison, a Nissan Leaf has a 40kWh, or 40,000Wh battery.
1Wh stands for Watt Hour. So, a 300Wh battery can deliver 100 Watts of power for 3 hours, or 50 Watts of power for 6 hours. How much power (watts) of energy you use, will depend on your ride style and terrain. Most ebikes allow you to choose the level of assistance given to you, which will then vary how many watts you are using.
Range
It is very difficult to accurately predict range for batteries, as the variations in terrain and ride style will vary the range. Using a low-assistance power setting riding around Amsterdam will get more range from the same battery that’s using high-assistance settings riding around North Wales!
Battery ranges should be taken as a guide only, but are usually representative of average usage for the style of bike.
Electric motors can be located in three different places on electric bikes, each giving different ride characteristics. This is a generalised guide to each location of motor, so please be aware that each bike is different and may have custom implementation to overcome.
Hub Mounted - Front / Rear
Mounted directly onto the hub of the wheel, these motors give power directly into the wheel.
Rear
Many of the speed pedelecs have motors mounted onto the rear hub. This gives several benefits such as direct power delivery, giving better handling and high efficiency due to lack of chain energy transmission loss. Weight is better distributed between the battery, rider and motor. It’s a more natural feeling because most traditional bikes also work by powering the rear wheel - only on an ebike you have more help.
Front
A front mounted motor leaves you freely pedalling the rear wheel like a traditional bike, but pulls you along and reduces the amount of effort needed. Front mounted motors are generally considered as a lower budget choice. However an advantage of them is their simplicity in that it’s very easy to change one if needed. Similar to a rear hub motor system if no assistance is selected the bike behaves in the same way as a traditional bike
Mid Mounted
Motors mounted in the center of the bike can give more balance and weight distribution, with the weight lower down and in the middle of the bike.
They tend to have higher Torque ratings because they have indirect power delivery which means they require more energy to achieve the same result as a hubmotor. They are also more complex and less easy to change in the event of an issue.
They are a good solution for electric mountain bikes due to the balance and offer a comparable ride to hub motors for general leisure use.
We operate our own vans and dedicated drivers, so you know exactly who’s delivering your bike! Bikes are delivered ready to ride with final adjustments made on-site for you.
Free Mainland UK delivery on all electric bikes.
We occasionally use third party couriers for smaller items such as accessories, usually DHL or UPS. In some circumstances DX Freight may be used for larger items for faster delivery.
If you are located outside of the UK Mainland, please contact us for a delivery quotation.
You’re more than welcome to visit our showroom in Rye, East Sussex for a test ride.
We have a range of electric bikes and motorbikes ready for you to try out and explore! It’s best to book an appointment using our form so that we know we’re expecting you and get everything ready.
With all ebikes purchased from us you will receive at home service and support. We will either send a technician to you or arrange for your bike to be collected and brought to our workshop.
We operate fully equipped workshops which provide the latest in service and support, specialising in electric bikes and electric scooters
Our technical centre provides UK wide service for many ebike brands popular in the UK, and we also offer a UK home collection service.
If you have any problems with your bike after you have purchased then get in touch with us and we will help!
Where possible we put recommendations in the product descriptions, so keep an eye out! However there are some general rules you can adhere to when choosing a frame size, which you can see in the table below.
| Rider Height | Frame Size | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| cm | Inches | cm | Inches |
| 148 - 158 | 4'10" - 5'2" | 33 - 37 | 13 - 14 |
| 158 - 168 | 5'2" - 5'6" | 37 - 42 | 15 - 16 |
| 168 - 178 | 5'6" - 5'10" | 42 - 50 | 17 - 20 |
| 178 - 185 | 5'10" - 6'1" | 50 - 57 | 20 - 22 |
| 193+ | 6'4"+ | 57+ | 22+ |
Electric bikes have motors located on the crank (mid motor), or wheel hub (front or rear motors), which assist your pedalling. In short, it makes your legs feel more powerful!
You still have to pedal (twist and go are not legal in the UK) but the effort required is greatly reduced thanks to the motor. Hills become easier, and getting away from traffic lights becomes quicker as you can get up to speed far easier.
They are the same as riding a traditional bike, only more fun, pleasant and less tiring!
Electric bikes have motors located on the crank (mid motor), or wheel hub (front an, which assist your pedalling. In short, it makes your legs feel more powerful!
You still have to pedal (twist and go are not legal in the UK) but the effort required is greatly reduced thanks to the motor. Hills become easier, and getting away from traffic lights becomes quicker as you can get up to speed far easier.
They are the same as riding a traditional bike, only more fun, pleasant and less tiring!
Batteries can take up to 6 hours to charge from empty, depending on the battery size and charger. However, you won’t need to charge that often and most users are topping up, rather than charging from 0%.
Batteries are removable and can be charged in your office or home. Some high end electric bikes are coming with regenerative braking to capture energy and top up the battery as you ride, further reducing the time between charges.
All of our models have the latest generation lithium ion batteries. You can charge these as often as you like and do not need to be run down before recharging as there i s no memory effect. Important: It is very important to never let an ebike battery discharge completely as this can make the battery unusable. We suggest charging at least once every three months, even if not in use.
There are two limits to speed of electric bikes. These are limited legally, not technologically.
Electric Bikes (EAPC) can provide assistance up to 15.5 mph (25kmh). Once this speed is achieved, the motor will stop assisting and you have to pedal yourself to go faster. This class of electric bicycle can be ridden by anyone over 14 years old and is treated exactly the same as a traditional bicycle.
This is not the case with “Speed Pedelecs”. Capable of 28mph (45kmh) they are able to effectively replace your car for an inner city commute! However, like a car, they require registering with the DVLA and equipped with a number plate.
Yes. The added weight mostly comes from the battery, which can be extremely dense with cells depending on the size. However, when riding the bike you are not going to notice the extra weight because of the motor assistance and quality ebikes are designed to be balanced. They are usually 7 - 10KG heavier than a standard bike.
