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.
Exactly this. Thanks.If the OPs heading out with his Mrs she can keep up and ride further etc.
Horses for courses.....they're ideal for elderly people who want to get out and about or people with respiratory difficulties and other disabilities. You can still get fitter using an ebike by adjusting the settings as accordingly.
Perfect solution that has solved some peoples social mobility needs.
Thanks. Just the kind of thing I'm aiming for.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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