Gazelle EasyGlider 2008 Owner Reviews

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Reviewer: Robin Frame

Retailer: electriccyclecompany Edinburgh

Purchase Price: 1600

Time Owned: one month

Terrain: Very Hilly

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Strengths:
My new EasyGlider has got me back on a bike after a few years of frustration due to age and decrepitude. My knees just couldn't take the hills anymore. I've done more miles this last month than in all the preceding 5 years. I now pop out on 14 mile round trips to the not so local shops, on any excuse. Or like today, I couldn't find an excuse so just went anyway. The range seems to be well up in the high 20s, or low 30s with me only choosing the eco assist level rather than switching the power off when I don't really need it. Over 16 mph its all down to me anyway as the power is legally cut off at such speeds. I seem to average around 12 mph which impresses me. Beautifully made and extravagantly well-equipped, the EasyGlider can tackle anything we have by way of a challenge, steep hills, long climbs, strong winds. The combination of 8 well chosen gears and the three power assistance levels means that you can decide whether to drift along looking cool and fit, or put a bit of effort when no-one is looking to try to get fit. Whichever, you'll get admiring comments as you glide by in supreme comfort. Traffic on the busy trunk road treats it with respect, too.

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Weaknesses:
Well, it is a bit heavy, but you only notice this when you want to lift it, (and I don't) because the Panasonic motor makes it effortless to cycle. What with the potholes around here, my one is a bit prone to the occasional rattle as the skirt guard can slip its clip. One problem is that my beloved Gazelle makes me want to spend time cleaning and caring for it. I have never been like that!

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Summary:
The 2007 demonstrator blew us away, and this 2008 version just wows everyone who clambers aboard. 10 metres is enough to convince of its merits. Should you feel the need for a pedelec and want to enjoy your cycling again then queue up and buy one. Simply brilliant!

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Overall Rating: 10