Hello from Sheffield
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Good Idea!
Welcome to the Forum Pedalpower.
You'll find a lot of useful information on here amongst all the opinions- any questions will usually be answered swiftly.
Welcome to the Forum Pedalpower.
You'll find a lot of useful information on here amongst all the opinions- any questions will usually be answered swiftly.
Welcome Pedalpower. Have you got your mind set on anything yet, or are you overwhelmed by the choices available?
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I think that I might try a preowned one, if I can find a nice enough one for not too much money. I'm hoping to find/ buy one this week, to get me started.
Definitely overwhelmed!
I think that I might try a preowned one, if I can find a nice enough one for not too much money. I'm hoping to find/ buy one this week, to get me started.
I go there regularly. Lots of great cycle shops in Sheffield. At least one for each of the numerous hills...
I'm near Handsworth, S13. I secretly love the hills as the turn you into a bit of a machine if ever you find yourself somewhere flat. But, age and ill health are ganging up on my a little, so I need a little help...
I live in Stannington, a stone's throw from The Peak District, and have always been put off exploring due to the daunting return ride from any direction. My Freego, while not exactly propelling me up hill, at least takes about 50% of the effort on the steeper climbs. Have a look at Roper Hill on Google Earth for an example. No, that's not me.
Sheffmax, what bike did you go for?
I'm still a keen cyclist, but struggle with hills a bit these days. I'm looking for a bike that can be ridden realistically with no assistance (on my good days).
I'm still a keen cyclist, but struggle with hills a bit these days. I'm looking for a bike that can be ridden realistically with no assistance (on my good days).
It looks like he may have one of these http://freegoelectricbikes.com/electric-bikes/FreeGoBike/FreeGo-Eagle-Crossbar-Red-16Ah
However as a keen cyclist I would direct you towards a Bosch powered bike, a little more expensive yes, but infinitely better, exactly like riding a normal bike, but with a 5-position switch that can alter gravity as you see fit. As to which Bosch bike I'm not sure. I like my 8-speed hub, it allows me to climb any hill and has a comfortable cadence up to about 32 mph, or 38 mph if you really spin going downhill.
Well, I took the plunge and as if by magic I've had the best cycling day that I've had for an age. I simply couldn't stop pedalling. Today, I've visited (and licked) my three 'nemesis' climbs - the ones that my failing health had allowed to get under my skin. Today, I settled a few old scores and it felt great. Apologies if that all sounds a bit melodramatic, but for a while now, my inability to get around has been slowly grinding me down, but today I felt like a small boy again. I have literally cycled myself to the point of exhaustion and I feel epic. Time for a cup of tea and a currant bun.
Nice one. They're a great price aren't they. Another member in Sheffield has one, but he hasn't given much feedback on how it performs.
Not a bit melodramatic - I felt bad when I had to stop & draw breath on Pentewan Hill, a locally notorious 25%-er, so I had another bash at it this week & made it - Just.
Just leaves the 28%-er at Hustyn Mill: I've tried it twice & failed; both times the front wheel has lifted & toppled me off, so I'll try transferring the pannier to the front & have another go sometime soon.
No way would I contemplate trying those without a gutsy motor.
Great fun innit?
I'd be up for that. The hills I tackled were, Granville Road, East Bank Road and a road called Linley Lane which is ridiculously steep.
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