Originally Posted by
Mtl01
Would you consider an pedal assist e-bike? I was at my LBS and they had an e-road bike that hardly looked any different from a regular road bike.
You could use that in a group ride and easily keep up. Then use your current road bike for when you ride alone and aren't slowing a group down.
I'm 68 and can certainly see the value in having one for some rides (like very windy days, lol). I will consider it for my next bike.
Swytch makes a cool front-wheel conversion kit. Rather than install a pedal assist doohicky, use their throttle option.
With their max battery, you'll find that the help up climbs, only, will not needlessly exhaust the battery while you're safely drafting.
Their system adds about five pounds total additional weight, but that's a far cry from a dedicated ebike weighing thirty-plus.
Only problem is Swytch's long delivery lead time on their latest generation. Probably around six months.