Proud of the old fella.

[PaulSecteur]

Over the last few years my Dad has had a few operations and his knees have played him up, to the point where he was scared of going out in case they gave up on him. I would often catch him looking at QVC when the electric bikes were on and asking me how they go (Dont know - never been one one). After much trying to get him to buy one, offering to buy him one and trying to get him to come to a shop for a go I had all but given up. Anyway, a little canny ebaying, a trip to Bristol, a quick fettle of the gears and he is up and going on his new steed! He says its been a good 25 years since he last rode a bike so wanted to try on a quiet car park before going on his own.

It seems he has never forgot how to do it... its like riding a bike. After a few minutes he was zooming around and looking very much at home on it. This was Sunday morning, Monday he was out before the sun got too hot and did a 4 miler - well chuffed!!!

View: https://youtu.be/ZmuxFn3e3gw

 

[Slick]

Nice.

 

[HMS_Dave]

He looks at home and happy on that bike. Fantastic

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Nice one!

 

[Buck]

Fantastic! Here’s to many more miles.
you’ll have to go out for a ride with him soon.

 

[PaulSecteur]

Im just waiting for the day he tells me he has used my mountain bike "To ride the gnar, dude".

 

[snorri]

Best wishes to father, may he enjoy his independent increased mobility for many years to come.

 

[postman]

well done that man

 

[I like Skol]

Great vid. Ace result

 

[raleighnut]

 

[Drago]

He looks like hes enjoying himself in that vid.

 

[Dave7]

Over the last few years my Dad has had a few operations and his knees have played him up, to the point where he was scared of going out in case they gave up on him. I would often catch him looking at QVC when the electric bikes were on and asking me how they go (Dont know - never been one one). After much trying to get him to buy one, offering to buy him one and trying to get him to come to a shop for a go I had all but given up. Anyway, a little canny ebaying, a trip to Bristol, a quick fettle of the gears and he is up and going on his new steed! He says its been a good 25 years since he last rode a bike so wanted to try on a quiet car park before going on his own.

It seems he has never forgot how to do it... its like riding a bike. After a few minutes he was zooming around and looking very much at home on it. This was Sunday morning, Monday he was out before the sun got too hot and did a 4 miler - well chuffed!!!

View: https://youtu.be/ZmuxFn3e3gw

Well done your Dad.
When the time comes I will not hesitate to get one.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Well done your Dad.
When the time comes I will not hesitate to get one.

My advice would be why wait, it may be just what you need @Dave7

 

[Dave7]

My advice would be why wait, it may be just what you need @Dave7

Touch & go at the minute .
I love the exercise and 6 months ago 30 miles was enjoyable. Amazing what can happen in 6 months

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Touch & go at the minute .
I love the exercise and 6 months ago 30 miles was enjoyable. Amazing what can happen in 6 months

Sorry @PaulSecteur to go off at a tangent, but @Dave7 an ebike maybe just what you need to start the exercise again, it takes away the doubt, as long as you can turn the pedals you can get home. The one bought for Paul's dad appears to be an early one with throttle so you don't even need to pedal, might be just what you need to get you jump started again, then once your fitness returns you could always encourage the wife to try it.