Use of electric bikes by younger people.

[Brandane]

Thanks OP; you got me thinking.
I have 5 bikes; I reckon 4 of them could be replaced by this!

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Thanks OP; you got me thinking.
I have 5 bikes; I reckon 4 of them could be replaced by this!
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E-Road bikes are getting nicer

 

[ianrauk]

Thanks OP; you got me thinking.
I have 5 bikes; I reckon 4 of them could be replaced by this!
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That does look very nice

 

[Smudge]

Thanks OP; you got me thinking.
I have 5 bikes; I reckon 4 of them could be replaced by this!
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I took the HYB version out for a test ride from Halfords. I was very impressed with the bike and the e system, but the HYB model only goes up to a size L and it didn't fit me right.

 

[DSK]

Personally I really like the look of this (but in no way or shape am I prepared to spend £4.5K on one lol). I like the fact its cleverly thought out, keeping everything slim, neat and integrated without an oversized tube. At a glance it does look like a normal bike.

Non electric version is below

 

[Drago]

Personally I really like the look of this (but in no way or shape am I prepared to spend £4.5K on one lol). I like the fact its cleverly though out, keeping everything slim, neat and integrated without and oversized tube. At a glance it does look like a normal bike.

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Non electric version is below

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Are the batteries accessible on that, or is it chuck it in the bin time when they expire?

And whats with the 1970's bathroom suite colour scheme?

 

[DSK]

Are the batteries accessible on that, or is it chuck it in the bin time when they expire?

And whats with the 1970's bathroom suite colour scheme?

IIRC, the battery is part of the down tube and drops out of it.

Colour scheme on the Bianchi is its classic colour, and better than what Specialized (and some others manufacturers) did with the Allez Sprint (not an e-bike)! If I gave my 3 month old a set of felt tips to dabble with she could do better than what Specialized managed! It looks like a bike made out scrap parts (imo)

 

[Milkfloat]

Personally I really like the look of this (but in no way or shape am I prepared to spend £4.5K on one lol). I like the fact its cleverly thought out, keeping everything slim, neat and integrated without an oversized tube. At a glance it does look like a normal bike.

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What does it look like without the black London Eye pie plate behind the cassette?

 

[HLaB]

Personally I really like the look of this (but in no way or shape am I prepared to spend £4.5K on one lol). I like the fact its cleverly thought out, keeping everything slim, neat and integrated without an oversized tube. At a glance it does look like a normal bike.

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Non electric version is below

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I'm glad it was outside my price range 2 years ago when I suffered a dramatic loss of form and was sorely tempted. With that I probably would have 'soldiered' on further instead of seeing the doc who after investigation found out it was bowel cancer.

 

[Brandane]

found out it was bowel cancer.

Fully recovered, I hope?

 

[HLaB]

Fully recovered, I hope?

Thanks, post operation and now and even to a degree during the chemo I was/am stronger and more sustainable than I've ever been. The chemo finished 6 months ago fortunately and only the neuropathy remains (sore,cold numb fingers and toes).

 

[CXRAndy]

What is the range of an e-bike. Could it cover 60 miles?

My wife's ebike shopper has over 100 mile range in medium assist in full charge

 

[mustang1]

In a decade, those young people who are now older will say "remember those Flintstone bikes?" And then someone will ask " what is Flintstones?"

 

[Mike_P]

Sure I have posted a similar comment on another thread but I got an ebike so I could commute and go shopping which means going up and down a couple of hills at least without being one sweaty person. Some weeks it gets a lot of use and other weeks very little while the other pure pedal power bikes get used on longer rides. On the rare occasion I have used an ebike on a longer ride I always apologize to anyone on a road bike I overtake. As for young people riding them I suspect one of the attractions is the speed, rapid to 15.5 miles assuming the bike is legal and then pure pedal power at added higher speed. Whilst the weight can deter fast speed downhill is another thing.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

I always apologize to anyone on a road bike I overtake.

Why the hell would you do that?