Toshiba Boy
N+1er
- Location
- By the beach, West Zummerzet
Hi, a good friend of mine and my wife, an 81 year old widower, who saw active service with the Paras in Aden in the 1960's, participated in triathlons in his late 50's, and hung his road/tri wheels up some years ago, has asked me about e-bikes.
He has now stopped driving, mainly due to eyesight (no Cummings jokes please
) but is still physically active, walking everyday, and has decided to look into buying an e-bike, for both regular exercise alongside his walking, and to pick up his shopping (he is a very independent guy, and wants to remain so for as long as possible).
Now, unfortunately, despite a stable of bikes, what I don't have any experience of is e-bikes.
His requirements/parameters are:
Budget £900 to £1,200, but may go a little higher if required (dangerous words).
Probably best to look at hybrid type/flat bar etc., with mudguards (or, at least ability to fit) and same for panniers.
Main route would be combination of B-roads, country lanes, tarmac & gravel cycle paths. Couple of relatively tough hills for his age (circa half a mile x c6% average), but he wants a challenge.
Thoughts / recommendations, would be very much appreciated. Between us, let's get this old soldier back in the saddle
He has now stopped driving, mainly due to eyesight (no Cummings jokes please
) but is still physically active, walking everyday, and has decided to look into buying an e-bike, for both regular exercise alongside his walking, and to pick up his shopping (he is a very independent guy, and wants to remain so for as long as possible). Now, unfortunately, despite a stable of bikes, what I don't have any experience of is e-bikes.
His requirements/parameters are:
Budget £900 to £1,200, but may go a little higher if required (dangerous words).
Probably best to look at hybrid type/flat bar etc., with mudguards (or, at least ability to fit) and same for panniers.
Main route would be combination of B-roads, country lanes, tarmac & gravel cycle paths. Couple of relatively tough hills for his age (circa half a mile x c6% average), but he wants a challenge.
Thoughts / recommendations, would be very much appreciated. Between us, let's get this old soldier back in the saddle
