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Forum: Electric Bikes

04-21-21, 02:43 PM

Replies: 35

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Posted By klevin

Well, it happened. Spouse looked at the bike...

Well, it happened. Spouse looked at the bike books I have (had them for years....) and saw that there aren't really any flat areas around here with decent bike paths or tour routes. She's gone on...

Forum: Electric Bikes

04-06-21, 05:27 PM

Replies: 35

clunky ebikes

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Posted By klevin

You have a 15 pound road bike? (55-40=15). ...

You have a 15 pound road bike? (55-40=15).

So much depends on one's use case, and the physical environment. The Netherlands is perfect for light weight minimal range ebikes - flat and...

Forum: Electric Bikes

04-06-21, 02:05 PM

Replies: 35

clunky ebikes

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Posted By klevin

Just did my first serious ride on my new Trek...

Just did my first serious ride on my new Trek Allant. You folks are right. It does NOT feel clunky when you're riding and the power boost going up hills is magic for old f**ts like me. Last year...

Forum: Electric Bikes

03-16-21, 08:37 AM

Replies: 35

clunky ebikes

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Posted By klevin

You folks have all been an inspiration. My next...

You folks have all been an inspiration. My next step is to get out and start trying out bikes, as soon as the snow melts and the temps get above freezing!

Forum: Electric Bikes

03-13-21, 04:33 PM

Replies: 35

clunky ebikes

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Posted By klevin

Yes, the grocery store is not a steep run, but...

Yes, the grocery store is not a steep run, but the non-highway route I'd take has a couple of short steep pitches. Based on what you folks said, sounds like it shouldn't be tough for an ebike.
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Forum: Electric Bikes

03-13-21, 03:56 PM

Replies: 35

clunky ebikes

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Posted By klevin

Groceries? There's an idea. My grocery store is...

Groceries? There's an idea. My grocery store is only 6 miles away. Unfortunately, it's all downhill there, and uphill back. Yes, 6 miles uphill...and about an 800 foot climb. Enough climb that...

Forum: Electric Bikes

03-13-21, 03:29 PM

Replies: 35

clunky ebikes

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Posted By klevin

Thanks for the replies, folks. As I said, I'll...

Thanks for the replies, folks. As I said, I'll be riding hills a lot of the time, since flat rides where I live are scarce here in SW NH. What we do have is scenery and great country roads with...

Forum: Electric Bikes

03-13-21, 10:31 AM

Replies: 35

clunky ebikes

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Posted By klevin

clunky ebikes

I'm of the age and health status where riding in my area is a challenge - loaded with hills, very few flat stretches worth riding. So, time for an ebike? Straight bar, good gearing, good motor...

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