Electric bikes

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Duracel Funny said:
I’ve got an e mountain bike and a normal mountain bike, basically use the ebike if there are no lift ups on the trails, don’t want to waste valuable time pushing a bike up a hill when the fun is going back down at speed. There’ll also not be a soul on here that can go downhill faster than me, unless Danny hart still posts
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Well done.
What did you win?
 


I got one second hand and it was fun to use, flies along with the throttle if you want but I'm fit enough for normal bikes so don't use it really.

Got a one for sale if anyone interested :D
 
Northern_chappy said:
If you cant cycle 30-40 miles without assistance then dont cycle 30-40 miles.

How is having an eletric bike going to help with fitness? Get a proper bike and cycle within your limits. If you put the effort in you might surprise yourself how quickly you can up the miles.
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I’m 60 years old with dodgy knees and hip pain after using my road bike , I live where each way I turn I’ve got an uphill route to take.

I bought an Orbea Gain late last year , I only use the assistance on the steeper inclines and gives me help up to 15 mph. Switch it off on the flat and down hill.

I get out more , do more miles , and return home in less pain than I did before and certainly less stiffness the next morning.

You still get the heart going , and the leg muscles get a good work out .

I would have tended to agree with your opinion in the previous years , but since buying this bike and the extra use I get out on it , frankly you are talking bollocks.
 
Big Jeff said:
Not a bike but I saw a lad at Seaburn on an electric skateboard but it just had one big wheel in the middle. He was really good and it looked great fun. I would probably fall off and smash my face in so not for me
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Did he have long hair and a beard?
 
buster said:
I’m 60 years old with dodgy knees and hip pain after using my road bike , I live where each way I turn I’ve got an uphill route to take.

I bought an Orbea Gain late last year , I only use the assistance on the steeper inclines and gives me help up to 15 mph. Switch it off on the flat and down hill.

I get out more , do more miles , and return home in less pain than I did before and certainly less stiffness the next morning.

You still get the heart going , and the leg muscles get a good work out .

I would have tended to agree with your opinion in the previous years , but since buying this bike and the extra use I get out on it , frankly you are talking bollocks.
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The lad we cycle with got one of these Orbea's - he's late sixties and allows him to access the Yorkshire Dales. A place he loves to cycle through.

The bike looks no different. And gives him confidence on a day out. I'll be getting one in 10 year or so.
 
Marcosplace said:
The lad we cycle with got one of these Orbea's - he's late sixties and allows him to access the Yorkshire Dales. A place he loves to cycle through.

The bike looks no different. And gives him confidence on a day out. I'll be getting one in 10 year or so.
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I rest my case m’lud.
Cee Jay said:
popping down there tomorrow with mine and wifes “best bikes” for a service....finally binning the winter bikes 👍 :cool:
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dropping my wheel in for a new spoke tomorrow morning funnily enough.
 
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Northern_chappy said:
If you cant cycle 30-40 miles without assistance then dont cycle 30-40 miles.

How is having an eletric bike going to help with fitness? Get a proper bike and cycle within your limits. If you put the effort in you might surprise yourself how quickly you can up the miles.
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Supposing that you have not cycled before, are not athletic, live a hilly area like Tyne Dale, Weardale then such a bike would be a good way to start.
 
28 mph 😳 lethal
The idea I could go to the Sunderland match from Spenny on it and not break sweat
 
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