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04-08-2023, 10:41 AM #11
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That's very good to know thanks. I wonder if they advertise the fat tire with wide seats for comfort E-bikes according to these classes. Tami and I talked about looking into e-bikes but I don't remember if they were listed with the classes. We thought about how much we thought we would use them for the initial cost, then how would we carry them and lock them up. Not enough room in the truck bed and we would have to get a carrier capable to plug into the rear RV trailer hitch. We even looked at regular bikes, the fold up ones. So far we haven't bought anything, still walking.
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04-08-2023, 01:29 PM #12
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The classes are generally used for defining legal use in an area by governing bodies. MPH is the big criteria, with throttle (or not) second. Manufacturers may or may not categorize their bikes that way, but they still fit into one of the three. Just have to ask (or look at the specs) for MPH and throttle or not.
The bad side is they let you bike further and over more challenging countryside than you might otherwise do on a conventional bike. My wife is irritated that I promised to be gone for only an hour, and it ended up being 2-3. And I tackle hills I would not even do back when I was a real biker back in my 20's.
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04-08-2023, 03:11 PM #13
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Don't ignore the possibility of regular bicycles.
They're lighter, smaller, cheaper, legal everywhere, and don't require charging.
Plus you will get real exercise with them which most of us older folk could definitely benefit from.
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04-08-2023, 10:15 PM #14
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I live in a place where most people (me included) don't ride for almost 6 mo. due to the weather. There was always low ability when starting up in the spring. Just tough to get back in shape after a long layoff, and seems even tougher now that I'm old. The e-bike has helped change that a lot. Sure, the first few weeks I use the assist a lot. But I get to places I want, instead of only part way there. Which keeps the motivation going. And as time goes on, I use the assist less and less. At the end of the 3 months where it was warm, I was doing 20 mi. rides and hadn't drained the battery even one step on the gauge - so almost all regular biking. I'm tuned up enough, that I'm planning out 30 to 40 mile rides as soon as the snow at home melts. Those may be more assisted....but it is far, far more than I would ever get to without the starting help of the e-bike.
There's not much out there, but for pedal assist, what there is seems to indicate about 30% less energy overall used on a ride. So not as effective as regular biking for getting into shape...but if it gets one started, and makes it easier to continue....
But a throttle? That's really is cheating......2017 Imagine 2670MK
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04-09-2023, 10:44 AM #15
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Golf cart, moped, or Ebike? E-bike for sure. All three you sit down and can be propelled. But the e-bike is more nimble and great for exercise too. Contrary to what many think e-bikes provide more of a workout than a regular bike. Just because you have the option to use battery assist doesn’t mean you have to. I often ride without any assist from the battery. Now that’s a good workout. I also have the confidence to push myself harder and go places that I never would with a regular bike knowing that I can kick-in the battery to get me back.
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04-09-2023, 11:25 AM #16
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<< thread drift warning - bicycle fan info ahead >>
I completely understand that! I had the same issue for many years. And I absolutely couldn't stand indoor lifecycle/peloton type torture devices so my physical fitness would tend to go downhill over the winter - even more so as I got older.
So a friend of mine recommended a Zwift setup (my bike, a smart, wheel-off load device (Wahoo Kickr), and a zwift app) and since I've been able to ride 24/7/365. I mostly "ride" in my basement, but I also put a 40" TCL TV in my 349M garage so I can "ride" in there as well when the weather is bad.
https://youtu.be/LBXnYW6yX_Q
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04-09-2023, 11:40 AM #17
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I had a Compu-Trainer ages and ages ago, and it was pretty cool, a lot like the Zwift setup, but not online of course. I also had some rollers that were great for maintaining both form and fitness. My last indoor cycle device was the CycleOps. But now my indoor trainer is a Concept 2 rowing machine. And audio books.
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04-09-2023, 11:49 AM #18
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We have two ebikes that we ride everywhere. We don't do shopping with them because I'm not comfortable just locking them up outside a store and being gone too long. The cool thing about ebikes vs a scooter or GC is you can go almost anywhere. Trails, bike paths, bike lanes and they don't need gas. Ours have a range of 60 miles on level 1 or 2. 5 is the top level. They will cruise around 26-27 on just the throttle. I've had mine up to 36 mph going down a hill. They're as stable as a small motorcycle. They're also great for excursive. You pick the pedal level and thats how much excursive you get.
I should note that ours have torque sensors vs cadence sensors. With torque sensors the electric motor delivers power based on how hard you pedal vs a cadence sensor where the motor delivers power on what level you're in. You don't have to pedal very hard to go faster with a cadence sensor.
Scooters are neat but you still need an MC license for some states.
If you're just planning or putting around the RV park then why not get a regular bicycle?
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04-09-2023, 11:52 AM #19
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04-09-2023, 03:24 PM #20
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