Greetings, I just joined. Found this forum via googling specific questions for the bike I've just ordered (Orbea Gain) so I'll probably be posting in the ebike forum mostly. I'm in my fifties and just found cycling again after 30 years having got a hybrid on the cycle scheme 3 years ago and been using it to commute and the odd leisure ride. I live in a fairly hilly area so looking for a little bit of assistance up the hills and with headwinds and when I'm not feeling very energetic. It's not a long commute but going home has a mile long climb that hits 10% in places. With the prevailing winds being in your face it's a real struggle at the end of the day when it's a bit blustery.
But at the same time I wanted something not too heavy with drop bars to dip my toe into road bikes. The idea is I'll ride more for longer with the assistance.
But at the same time I wanted something not too heavy with drop bars to dip my toe into road bikes. The idea is I'll ride more for longer with the assistance.