After months of deliberation, anxst, asking you lovely people, reading, researching, test riding, changing my mind etc, I have found the bike for me.
Weirdly, I knew all along I wanted a 28" large wheel, (like my beloved non Ebike) and was adamant of that, until I test rode a 28" bike, but felt so unsteady on that (naming no names, as it was a personal opinion of an unfit me) and enjoyed test riding a 26" ebike that I thought then I only wanted a 26" wheel (!). But then yesterday I tried out a whole range of different bikes and sizes and motors etc, etc and found out I do love a 28" bike AFTER ALL, because I found the bike that is just right for me. I also found out I prefer a crank drive to a hub motor. It just goes to show that you have to try and try and try different bikes until you find one that makes you go "YES! I love it!".
I wanted to fall in love with my pedelec/ebike as much as I love my current non Ebike. (....and I do!).
Ironically, its one that was suggested to me when I first asked about my quest on here! (Ahem....clears throat, goes bright red.....). In the end I went for comfort, not speed! (Built like me then)
So thank you all, for all your advice and listening to me wittering on and changing my mind eveyr 5 mins etc - I appreciate all advise and helpful comments and kind offers. Also thank you for all the chances to test ride various bikes - I really appreciate it.
I'm like a kid at Christmas - how will I wait until it is with me, ready to ride?!!
I'm looking forward to getting fit and enjoying cycling again! :O)
Now all I need to do is urgently decide on decent locks (help!) and insurance that covers my bike away from the insured address (help!). All advice gratefully received!
I can't wait to get cycling on my new Gepida Reptilla 1000. I know it doesn't have a massive battery range but I work and shop etc locally, so no big commute for me.
No throwing eggs please at my decision - I LOVE my soon to be with me new bike!
Yours, beaming,
Penny
Weirdly, I knew all along I wanted a 28" large wheel, (like my beloved non Ebike) and was adamant of that, until I test rode a 28" bike, but felt so unsteady on that (naming no names, as it was a personal opinion of an unfit me) and enjoyed test riding a 26" ebike that I thought then I only wanted a 26" wheel (!). But then yesterday I tried out a whole range of different bikes and sizes and motors etc, etc and found out I do love a 28" bike AFTER ALL, because I found the bike that is just right for me. I also found out I prefer a crank drive to a hub motor. It just goes to show that you have to try and try and try different bikes until you find one that makes you go "YES! I love it!".
I wanted to fall in love with my pedelec/ebike as much as I love my current non Ebike. (....and I do!).
Ironically, its one that was suggested to me when I first asked about my quest on here! (Ahem....clears throat, goes bright red.....). In the end I went for comfort, not speed! (Built like me then)
So thank you all, for all your advice and listening to me wittering on and changing my mind eveyr 5 mins etc - I appreciate all advise and helpful comments and kind offers. Also thank you for all the chances to test ride various bikes - I really appreciate it.
I'm like a kid at Christmas - how will I wait until it is with me, ready to ride?!!
I'm looking forward to getting fit and enjoying cycling again! :O)
Now all I need to do is urgently decide on decent locks (help!) and insurance that covers my bike away from the insured address (help!). All advice gratefully received!
I can't wait to get cycling on my new Gepida Reptilla 1000. I know it doesn't have a massive battery range but I work and shop etc locally, so no big commute for me.
No throwing eggs please at my decision - I LOVE my soon to be with me new bike!
Yours, beaming,
Penny
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