Have bike, will travel
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
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Originally Posted by
Wildwood
Any vintage bikes for sale?
Like a crappy Frenchie?
My next new bike purchase may be 'e'.
The cockpit does look unusual, but waiting for the ride reports, that's the measure of how a mule can kick.
Yes, the cockpit is a work in progress, the OEM flat bar is insufficient. However, the add-on grips and aero bars I'm now trying might not stay. What would be ideal is e-bike brifters with the 12 speed rear derailleur controlled by the right brake lever and the power assist shifts built into the left lever.
Riding the bike is surprisingly normal. I've set the adjustable eco mode to 25%. This adds 25% to my wattage, just enough to overcome the added weight. The power adjustment can go from eco to full power at the press of a button. The top power level can double my output. With max power it's possible to take 15% grades at 10 mph or more. I still have to make an effort, but now the speed doesn't drop like it would on my non-assist bike. The change in cycling is primarily psychological. I feel I can take any double digit grade at 10 to 15mph. I now can enjoy a hilly ride without ever going anaerobic. I'll have a more detailed ride report when the weather allows.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 01-25-21 at 02:28 PM.