It seems inevitable……
02-13-23, 10:45 PM
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72 here. Until about 2 years ago, a motored bike was not in the picture. Life changes, for many reasons. I have vintage, Ergo 10, and now 1 road e-bike (rear hub 250watts max). There are classes of assist level to be considered, as well as weight and function (usage). The motored and standard road bikes can co-exist, yes...even complement each other. I have hills - an e-bike benefit is as the 'day off' rider that keeps my riding consistency high. I also ride muchly on public 2 lane roads and at times getting assisted up to about 14-15mph can be a confidence booster in traffic. And the 'greater range' of e-rides is 100% enjoyable.
We are a one car couple.
Love your Mother...Earth.
and do it with style
Across 60 years, the changes seem evolutionary, not revolutionary. It is a big cycling Universe, accept it all.
We are a one car couple.
Love your Mother...Earth.
and do it with style
Across 60 years, the changes seem evolutionary, not revolutionary. It is a big cycling Universe, accept it all.
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02-14-23, 05:03 AM
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Very interesting, they have great respect for age I read . I need to renew my passport from the Italian counsolette since I'm still permanent resident , not citizen since I just never get around to applying. Id love to travel a bit , but i just get a bit of anxiety traveling out of the country . So I guess it Wisconsin touring for the spring . It always amazes me reading about bikable cities, different food, life styles, etc
Okinawa is not as beautiful as Hokkaido, but the beaches and sea are much like Hawaii, but without the homelessness and crime. The food is not as good in Okinawa, though not bad, and the weather can be unpredictable. The sea is warm, the air is clean, and in the spring or autumn the climate is just right.
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02-14-23, 06:12 AM
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I will be 77 in June. I've changed from longer rides and group rides to shorter fast paced rides either solo or with a couple friends that I trust. That suits my personality. And, I now get out more often. I have nothing against E-bikes but they don't interest me.
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02-14-23, 06:24 AM
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02-14-23, 08:56 AM
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A bit off topic...how do you like your new Diverge?
I bought a 2022 Diverge Sport Carbon and now that I have changed some components I feel like it's really dialed-in. Very plush with the front stem suspension and big tires.
Re: the idea of an ebike...I took a nice 20 miler yesterday on the Diverge through the local countryside and encountered a 10-person bicycle chain gang going the other way at a pretty fast clip. I had to chuckle as there was one 'grey beard' giving it everything he had to barely hang onto the back of the pack. I thought 'that would be me unless I had an ebike!'
I bought a 2022 Diverge Sport Carbon and now that I have changed some components I feel like it's really dialed-in. Very plush with the front stem suspension and big tires.
Re: the idea of an ebike...I took a nice 20 miler yesterday on the Diverge through the local countryside and encountered a 10-person bicycle chain gang going the other way at a pretty fast clip. I had to chuckle as there was one 'grey beard' giving it everything he had to barely hang onto the back of the pack. I thought 'that would be me unless I had an ebike!'
The new Diverge is wonderful. Partially no doubt to it actually being a correct size for me 🤣🤣 I’ve usually purchased used bikes that while being close to my size, were not quite right. And the ETap just ruined me as well, I had no clue how much nicer electronic shifting was until I took it for a spin.
I put a Selle Anatomica on it and 32c Michelin Power Road tubeless tires with this also being my first tubeless bike too. I have two wheelsets for it with the other wearing 38c gravel tires, this bike is going to see much use.
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02-14-23, 09:01 AM
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72 here. Until about 2 years ago, a motored bike was not in the picture. Life changes, for many reasons. I have vintage, Ergo 10, and now 1 road e-bike (rear hub 250watts max). There are classes of assist level to be considered, as well as weight and function (usage). The motored and standard road bikes can co-exist, yes...even complement each other. I have hills - an e-bike benefit is as the 'day off' rider that keeps my riding consistency high. I also ride muchly on public 2 lane roads and at times getting assisted up to about 14-15mph can be a confidence booster in traffic. And the 'greater range' of e-rides is 100% enjoyable.
We are a one car couple.
Love your Mother...Earth.
and do it with style
Across 60 years, the changes seem evolutionary, not revolutionary. It is a big cycling Universe, accept it all.
We are a one car couple.
Love your Mother...Earth.
and do it with style
Across 60 years, the changes seem evolutionary, not revolutionary. It is a big cycling Universe, accept it all.
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02-14-23, 10:27 AM
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The few times during the year when I can ride often enough to keep my miles per week over 120 I feel invincible. If I only ride 40 miles a week I feel weak and old.
02-14-23, 10:51 AM
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02-15-23, 02:35 PM
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I used to do a spin class with an 82-year-old guy who told me that his performance level stayed pretty high until he hit 77 or so, when his recovery times started getting longer. He was 30 years my senior and still easily outperforming me.
If I can't make it without help, I will get an e-bike, no hesitation. If I cannot handle roads, I will ride MUPs. If I cannot balance, I will get an e-trike.
So long as I enjoy riding ... why not?
If I can't make it without help, I will get an e-bike, no hesitation. If I cannot handle roads, I will ride MUPs. If I cannot balance, I will get an e-trike.
So long as I enjoy riding ... why not?
02-15-23, 04:15 PM
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When I can no longer ride a bike, I'll get a walker--maybe put a couple of tennis balls over the the legs so that I don't wear out the feet too fast. I will likely put some serious miles on that thing and by then, STRAVA will have “my gear” choices that make sense to us when we're too old to ride. 
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02-23-23, 11:05 AM
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72 here, and don't think I'm quite ready for an e-bike yet. But all of the wind warnings we've had lately has me reconsidering! 30 to 40 mph winds are no fun! Too funny of a coincidence--have the news on as I was typing, and winds today may gust to 50mph.
