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Electric bikes?

42 replies

katymac · 12/03/2017 09:14

I have decided to get an electric bike - any suggestions which one?

I like the look of the gazelle

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katymac · 17/03/2017 22:11

I have had a soak in the bath - sore bum in minimal, sore hip (left), knee (right), shoulder (left) & elbow (right) plus general exhaustion

& I went round a fairly small block about 15 times......I need to start more slowly & maybe remember I have been ill for over 20 years & am only slowly getting better

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witchmountain · 17/03/2017 22:21

I think it's like anything where you suddenly use muscles in a way you don't normally. Give it a rest tomorrow, and then maybe a shorter ride on Sunday. I think my shoulders seized up when I started riding.

Are any of those bits of you often sore? Any old injuries? If not then maybe try and think about whether you're sitting up and square, because it sounds like maybe your weight is a bit lopsided. Breathe, look around you, and enjoy it!

katymac · 17/03/2017 22:27

No they are all existing sore

My left hip si knackered (technical term) so I walk funny & my right knee plays up

My right elbow is tennis'ed & it throws my left shoulder out

But 2 years ago I couldn't have pointed to a joint that didn't hurt so we are doing pretty well hence the trail of the bike

I am a bit of an avid researcher which has led to the 'cure' (ha!! ridiculous word) reduction in my symptoms - which is why I was shocked I hadn't picked up on legal/nonlegal issues - I normally research everything to death & this was impulse!!

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witchmountain · 17/03/2017 22:43

Ah, well nothing to worry about then, you just need to get them used to this new and unwelcome activity Smile

katymac · 18/03/2017 06:57

Yes I know

I wanted to get up now & ride round the block but it's still wrapped up!

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katymac · 18/03/2017 12:10

Right it's all together & being charged - but I have to go to work soon so I'll have to ride it tomorrow Sad

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Jins · 18/03/2017 12:20

I converted my mountain bike with an after market kit and was so impressed I bought a small wheeled folder for camping holidays. Evora electric explorer. Right at the bottom end of the prices and it's incredibly good for the money
bicycles4u.com/products/evora-electric-explorer

My converted MTB does much more but this is so much fun it's become my go to bike.

katymac · 18/03/2017 20:23

I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow as I really want to go out on my new bike Wink

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witchmountain · 18/03/2017 21:48

I quite like riding in the rain, there's something freeing about it Smile

katymac · 18/03/2017 21:58

As long as I don't short circuit!!

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witchmountain · 18/03/2017 22:13
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katymac · 19/03/2017 11:43

I just rode to my mum's & back - I never ever thought I'd be on a bike again, never

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witchmountain · 19/03/2017 13:08

Oh that's lovely!

savagehk · 19/03/2017 13:10

Yay :) So excited for you, I really enjoy riding my bike and I think that if ebikes take off here it could be fantastic and open up riding to loads of people who currently can't do it all under their own power!

katymac · 19/03/2017 13:23

I have been so poorly for so long - it's like a miracle ; that sounds so pathetic but it truly is!!

4.1 miles with a big wind!

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ericliu126 · 10/05/2017 11:28

due to lithiumbattery inside, i would suggest not to buy too cheap ebikes, as cheap things does what they goes, cheap components, cheap battery, cheap bms, don't throw your life into fire. be aware of cheap bikes.

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