Electric-assist bike weight

[lemmy]

I'm 67 years old and have been a regular gym goer for many years now. A year and some ago, I realised my weight had crept up to 81kg and I didn't like it so I dropped 8kg. There is no question it made a difference to my cycling.

Before, with the power off on my Kalkhoff, I couldn't quite get to the top of Broomfield Hill in Richmond Park. With the loss of weight I can just about do it.

A different take on bike weight, for those who cycle to keep fit, the weight of an e-bike with the power off is very useful for getting the stamina and leg strength up. When I use my Brompton now, at half the weight of the Kalkhoff, it feels like it is a motor bike, so effortless is it.

What you cannot get away from is that if you are going up a hill, it tales more energy, wherever it comes from, to get 98kg up a hill than 90kg.

 

[flecc]

Hi Flecc.

You are correct, of course, however most motorcyclists wouldn't dream of trying to lift their mounts onto the roof of their car!
Regards
vectra

That's true, but moto-cross and trials riders lift theirs onto pickups and trailers, though admittedly those bikes are "only" about 100 kilos.

 

[Jon]

That's true, but moto-cross and trials riders lift theirs onto pickups and trailers, though admittedly those bikes are "only" about 100 kilos.

They also use ramps sometimes with the pick-up gate down. I coult lift 100kg into a pick-up but i wouldnt want to and i would prob struggle to carry it up or down some stairs whether indoors or out doors. I also wouldnt want to put 100kg of bike into a confined space like i do with my push bike. Motor bikes and cycles have a similar purpose of getting you about but are used and stored differently. Cycles are more convenient for tighter spaces and lifting onto bike carriers etc

 

[flecc]

Of course Jon, my first comment here was just an amused reference about motorcyclist's reactions since they often wouldn't realise the context of our needs. Hence the smiley emoticon.

 

[Jon]

Of course Jon, my first comment here was just an amused reference about motorcyclist's reactions since they often wouldn't realise the context of our needs. Hence the smiley emoticon.

And i think your right most motorbike users would chuckle and think what are we moaning about.