100 miles on my new electric pedaller...

[Pedalpower65]

Today, I watched the odo on my new Trek FX+ click past 100 miles. Result!

I'm having a whale of a time and both the bike and my legs are holding up very well. On Sunday, my son and I did a reasonably rapid circuit of Sheffield. 22 miles, lots of hills, but still half showing on the power meter.

Very impressed with that. Admittedly, I'm pedalling with little assistance on anything other than a steepish hill, but I am a big old lad and I'm very impressed how quickly I can get up steep inclines with the help turned up.

If you're currently in the process of deciding whether or not to buy an e-bike, DO IT!

It's a revelation. Just ensure that you pick a bike that suits you (loads of expertise/advice on this site) and get pedalling...

 

[D C]

I still get that "isn't this great" feeling even almost 12 months down the line.
At the risk of telling my grandmother how to suck eggs, I wouldn't use the gear combination shown in the photo or you'll be buying a lot of chains and sprockets, My apologies if you know this, I don't wish to sound like I'm preaching and maybe it's just how you parked the bike for the photo!

 

[john h]

You v got the bug Pedalpower65, dont worry it only gets better

 

[Cabo]

Good on ya
I remember my first pedelic ton up - and it still brings a smile to my face.
Only regret i didn't do it 5 years earlier.

 

[Gubbins]

Good on ya
I remember my first pedelic ton up - and it still brings a smile to my face.
Only regret i didn't do it 5 years earlier.

Make that 40 years earlier....

 

[Sheffmax]

Here's a hilly one I did last year, it's a 33 mile circuit and involved a lot of climbs:

Hills

 

[Willber G]

Here's a hilly one I did last year, it's a 33 mile circuit and involved a lot of climbs:

Hills

I see you went through Stannington - did you stop off at the 'Top House' for a pint?

 

[Sheffmax]

I see you went through Stannington - did you stop off at the 'Top House' for a pint?

I live in Stannington and no, I didn't call in for a pint. I was tempted at The Fox House though as it was about half way round.

 

[Willber G]

My mate lives in Stannington - Dr David Savage - do you know him?