302 miles in 4 days

[shep]

My Kalkhoff Aggatu arrived on Thursday, so i built it up on Thursday night and i had a long weekend already booked.

I live in Hampshire so i got my Goldeneye cycle map out and i have done 302 miles over the last 4 days !!!!! In medium and low power settings i can get 70 to 80 miles out of the 18ah battery.

I now have legs like Lance Armstrong !!!!!! love this bike

 

[scarrabri]

Hi you must be very pleased my friend,are there any problems that you have noticed ,or is she sweet to run,have fun my friend ,very best wishes Brian.

 

[flecc]

That's over 27,000 miles a year rate, about three times the average annual mileage of male car drivers!

Best start saving for a new one for when that's worn out!

Seriously, great to hear of someone enjoying their e-bike so much, the Agattu is truly a special bike.

 

[Mussels]

That's quite some distance even on a pedelec, if you aren't used to riding your legs will probably turn to jelly soon. It's all normal.

 

[shep]

Flecc

I agree this is a really great bike. I have a Tonaro Bighit which is also a great bike, but if i had to choose just one it would be the Agattu. Such a fabulous build quality and also very, very comfortable.

I have an idea going through my head at the moment that simply will not let go. My Parents live for most of the year in the Pelopenese in Southern mainland Greece close to Sparta. Next year, i will be 50 years old . I have always wanted to do a really big trip.

My thoughts are to take the Aggatu from London to Athens across the Alps and then Croatia, Montengro and Albania. It is about 2500 miles in total. I have done this trip 3 times now on my motorcycle, but i just have this big urge to cycle it. I think the Aggatu would be perfect for a big trip like this.

 

[shep]

Mussels

No, i am pretty fit and i eat well, i have a much younger wife who is also a Nike Aerobics Instructor, so i have no choice !!!!!! she would give Lance Armstrong a run for his money up Alpe D,huez, she thumps me every time when a big hill arrives !!!!. Today i only have a few aches, very minor really which surprised me.

 

[flecc]

My thoughts are to take the Aggatu from London to Athens across the Alps and then Croatia, Montengro and Albania. It is about 2500 miles in total. I have done this trip 3 times now on my motorcycle, but i just have this big urge to cycle it. I think the Aggatu would be perfect for a big trip like this.

I agree, the Agattu has exactly the toughness and comfort for such a trip. Obviously you'd need to have some plans for nightly charging en route.

 

[funkylyn]

Flecc

I agree this is a really great bike. I have a Tonaro Bighit which is also a great bike, but if i had to choose just one it would be the Agattu. Such a fabulous build quality and also very, very comfortable.

I have an idea going through my head at the moment that simply will not let go. My Parents live for most of the year in the Pelopenese in Southern mainland Greece close to Sparta. Next year, i will be 50 years old . I have always wanted to do a really big trip.

My thoughts are to take the Aggatu from London to Athens across the Alps and then Croatia, Montengro and Albania. It is about 2500 miles in total. I have done this trip 3 times now on my motorcycle, but i just have this big urge to cycle it. I think the Aggatu would be perfect for a big trip like this.

Hi Shep

Dont let go.......go with the urge ....what a fantastic trip that will be.
Have done it a couple of times by car....many years ago.... but BIKE......take my hat off to you
I am already looking forward to your blog about it

Hope you enjoy the planning , then LOVE the trip, I am sure you will.

Good luck

Lynda

 

[Jon]

I thought my 98 miles in a week was a lot blumin eck lol Well done

 

[kitchenman]

My Kalkhoff Aggatu arrived on Thursday, so i built it up on Thursday night and i had a long weekend already booked.

I live in Hampshire so i got my Goldeneye cycle map out and i have done 302 miles over the last 4 days !!!!! In medium and low power settings i can get 70 to 80 miles out of the 18ah battery.

I now have legs like Lance Armstrong !!!!!! love this bike

Nice one shep. I'll look out for you through the Hampshire lanes. I've sent you a PM related to the details of your bike and usage. Don't want to spoil this thread with a comma seperated spreadsheet dump!

 

[timidtom]

... and there I was, worrying about how to plan a 100 mile trip round Cheshire ...

 

[james@justebikes.co.uk]

Flecc

I agree this is a really great bike. I have a Tonaro Bighit which is also a great bike, but if i had to choose just one it would be the Agattu. Such a fabulous build quality and also very, very comfortable.

I have an idea going through my head at the moment that simply will not let go. My Parents live for most of the year in the Pelopenese in Southern mainland Greece close to Sparta. Next year, i will be 50 years old . I have always wanted to do a really big trip.

My thoughts are to take the Aggatu from London to Athens across the Alps and then Croatia, Montengro and Albania. It is about 2500 miles in total. I have done this trip 3 times now on my motorcycle, but i just have this big urge to cycle it. I think the Aggatu would be perfect for a big trip like this.

Flecc. Now this is a proper e-bike ride! Would the loan of a 56cm Haibike Trekking help you make the leep?

Rgds,

James

PS if any other Pedelec members are planning a 'Grand Tour' of this ilk, the same offer applies.

 

[Oiseaux]

Flecc. Now this is a proper e-bike ride! Would the loan of a 56cm Haibike Trekking help you make the leep?

Rgds,

James

PS if any other Pedelec members are planning a 'Grand Tour' of this ilk, the same offer applies.

Yes please, I have this 'dream' of doing a two three month electric bike ride round France where I now live, hitherto it has not happened due to living in an area with not many electric bikes shops and renovating a house which has prevented me from travelling further afield to try out. But tomorrow I stop the renovations and so I have no more excuses.

 

[shep]

I sent you an email James

 

[james@justebikes.co.uk]

And I've replied Shep.
Sorry for author mixup re Flecc/your earlier posts.

Rgds James