Originally Posted by
GrainBrain
This is also a good case for an ebike imo.
ducks freewheels thrown at him
Hear me out! OP can still get a workout by putting out his watts, then be matched by the ebike to increase speed. If OP wants a workout then just turn off assist.
That may well be a good solution.
Depending on regulations, and etc, E-Bikes may be regulated to about 20 MPH or 30 MPH. At 20 MPH, one would be able to cut the commute to 1.5 hours. At 30 MPH, it is down to just over 1 hour.
And one isn't arriving to work totally exhausted. Of course, you won't get the same exercise with the e-bike, but it may be a good compromise.
If there is secure parking at work, then the e-bike also opens up different possibilities such as splitting the commute. E-bike to work, road bike home. Road bike back to work, E-Bike home.
Or... perhaps another argument for a lightweight option like the Vivax Assist. Give some boost, but also have something that could be ridden as an ordinary bike with minimal ride degradation (I think). It would also help make up for lost time with those inevitable flats.
