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Forum: Electric Bikes
11-11-18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,628
Posted By kcflyer

Thanks, but I rode unassisted for a couple of...

Thanks, but I rode unassisted for a couple of years prior. A minor(?) heart issue from my cardiologist put fear in me...enough to almost give up cycling. That's why I switched to an ebike. I'm 61...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-06-18, 11:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,126
Posted By kcflyer

Can you tell when I bought my ebike? FWIW -...

Can you tell when I bought my ebike? FWIW - January and February 2018, I had a total of 75 miles since I was sick for those two months. So 2018 is March thru October.

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Forum: Electric Bikes
09-30-18, 05:32 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,628
Posted By kcflyer

You are correct. I put all this in on an ebike. ...

You are correct. I put all this in on an ebike. I am liking what I get out. The only one I'd be cheating if I DIDN'T ride an e-bike would be me.
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Forum: Electric Bikes
09-26-18, 05:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,055
Posted By kcflyer

Yep....I work harder on my ebike than I did on my...

Yep....I work harder on my ebike than I did on my "real" bike. I just smile more.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-20-18, 09:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,018
Posted By kcflyer

Fear. I was riding a regular bike and struggling...

Fear. I was riding a regular bike and struggling away to improve. I'm 61, but at 60 I went for my annual physical and the doctor said "Hmmm...you've got a heart murmur" and sent me to a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-17-18, 12:17 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,628
Posted By kcflyer

Now that I have 10 posts, I tell people that I'd...

Now that I have 10 posts, I tell people that I'd be cheating myself if I DIDN'T ride an ebike....This is what my e-bike did in a year (along with drastically lowering my cholesterol and blood sugar...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-17-18, 12:14 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,628
Posted By kcflyer

Let them race you...just tell them not to get...

Let them race you...just tell them not to get ticked off when you pass them on a hill.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-16-18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,628
Posted By kcflyer

I don't doubt any of that. But please don't lump...

I don't doubt any of that. But please don't lump pedalec ebikes in with bikes that have a throttle. If someone tries to move on my bike without turning a crank, they'd better keep their feet on the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-16-18, 10:44 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,628
Posted By kcflyer

Beg to differ. If I am at the bottom of a hill on...

Beg to differ. If I am at the bottom of a hill on something that will get me up the hill without pedaling - I'm on a moped. If I am at the bottom of that same hill on my ebike and don't pedal, I will...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-14-18, 06:25 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,628
Posted By kcflyer

I've been riding a Giant Road E for about a year...

I've been riding a Giant Road E for about a year and a half. I've only been called a "cheater" on bike forums. Most other cyclists in the real world don't have a problem with them - especially...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-10-18, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,456
Posted By kcflyer

I've had a Giant Road E for almost 18 months,. ...

I've had a Giant Road E for almost 18 months,. I've ridden it over 3,000 miles in that time, and you are right - it brought the fun back to riding. I find myself pushing even harder on the ebike...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-13-17, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,755
Posted By kcflyer

It's more by speed, although it factors in...

It's more by speed, although it factors in cadence and torque. I had a spoke fixed a couple of weeks ago and they forgot to put the magnet on the spoke for the speed sensor. The system wasn't sure...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-12-17, 05:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,755
Posted By kcflyer

Since I posted that, I have played around with...

Since I posted that, I have played around with different settings. Last weekend I did another ride of about 35 miles, about half in eco mode and half in Normal mode. I had a little over 50%...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-17-17, 10:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,755
Posted By kcflyer

I did a 32 mile group ride today. I wasn't sure...

I did a 32 mile group ride today. I wasn't sure what to expect, but they guys at the bike shop said that I'd probably never take it out of Eco mode unless I wanted to show off. They were right. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-07-17, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,755
Posted By kcflyer

I ordered one last Friday and am waiting for it...

I ordered one last Friday and am waiting for it to arrive. I had to change because of a "minor" heart condition...I was getting back into cycling and was wanting to work my way to doing longer rides...
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