E-Bikes
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Aug 2022
8:15pm, 27 Aug 2022
23,082 posts
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GimmeMedals
We love ours. We smile whilst riding them.
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Aug 2022
8:58pm, 27 Aug 2022
59,513 posts
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Velociraptor
We expect to electrify one of the tandems when eL Bee!'s ability to haul us both uphill starts to fade.
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Aug 2022
11:38am, 31 Aug 2022
18,802 posts
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larkim
I don't ride enough to justify one, but would like one! Though one of my sons has relatively limited fitness / strength / endurance (for reasons other than teenage laziness) so he might be a good candidate for one; or maybe a conversion kit like Swytch?
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Aug 2022
12:38pm, 31 Aug 2022
2,867 posts
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Fitz
Hmmm, interesting. My BiL, who can only be described as A Fat Bastard, has been contemplating buying a second car or maybe a moped / motorbike to solve his journey-to-station problem for commuting to work. I wonder if an e-bike or e-scooter might be a better idea... Any top tip brand or source recommendations gladly received! |
Aug 2022
2:11pm, 31 Aug 2022
2,280 posts
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MudMeanderer
My parents both have conversions. Particularly for my mum, who'd struggle on any hill, it meant the difference between getting out or not at all. I don't ride one myself, but I see them as great - it opens up cycling, especially for utility purposes, to so many more people. |
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Aug 2022
2:14pm, 31 Aug 2022
2,281 posts
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MudMeanderer
Fitz: a colleague bought a folding e-bike for that purpose - linking work and home via the station. I think it was from Halfords, but can't recall the model.
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Aug 2022
2:25pm, 31 Aug 2022
10,430 posts
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cathrobinson
I have multiple bikes, including an eMTB. They are great levellers for groups of differing fitness levels. I originally bought one so I could ride with my much fitter partner, but many of my MTB friends also have them now so I ride it with them too. The eBike is sometimes the reason I made it out of the door when I really don’t feel like going for a bike ride, or slogging up the hills. Otherwise I’d be sat on my arse staring at my phone… |
Aug 2022
2:47pm, 31 Aug 2022
2,458 posts
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Mushroom
I quite like the idea of an e-bike or even an electric moped for commuting. I'm particularly drawn to the simplicity of the battery charging. Some of them seem easier than others and just plug into a charger on a normal socket. I'd be using the office electric for that..! |
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Aug 2022
3:43pm, 31 Aug 2022
2,868 posts
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Fitz
Thanks MudMeanderer, a folding e-bike sounds just the ticket! Get it on a Cycle to Work scheme and it could be just the thing...
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Mar 2023
4:20pm, 5 Mar 2023
16,267 posts
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Mandymoo
Well I have to say 9 months in and I am still loving the e bike. I have been out on it so much over the winter and done so many more miles than I would have on my road bike. I keep looking for hilly rides and am just having a blast. Since 1st March (Wednesday) I have done 100 miles and my legs are feeling it today as a lot of those miles have been hills. E-bikes can certainly still give you a good work out 😁 |
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