Hi all,
Just wanted to give an update re. my ebike. Last Monday I had a Cyclotricity Revolver delivered to me, as a low cost (cycle to work scheme) entry to the world of electric biking. I already regularly cycle to and from work (12 mile round trip), but the 6 miles home are on a gradual climb, with a monster 1/2 mile hill at the end.
I just wanted a bit of electric asistance for climbing up that last hill after a long day or night at work, or so I thought!
Since having it delivered I've had it on high assistance ever since as it's such a fun bike to ride! As I expected the actual bike isnt of brilliant quality but being a bit of a bike fan, I've replaced the front forks, brakes, seat post and saddle with spares I had lying around. I will probably replace the crank too at some point but the real star of the show is the actual electric kit. I was preparing to be a bit disappointed with it, being at the lower end of the market, but I've been really impressed with the power and the range so far.
I'm now doing the last 'killer' hill in top gear, something I could only of dreamed of before despite cycling for about the last ten years or so. I was one of those e-bike snobs who thought that they were only for the elderly or infirm, but having tried it I cant ever see me going back to a standard bike other than for some really rough off-road stuff (for which I have my Trek). On top of that, despite the mickey taking, everyone who's tried it have been really impressed.
For anyone who's thinking about trying a ebike, go for it, I'm sure you won't regret it!!
Rich.
Just wanted to give an update re. my ebike. Last Monday I had a Cyclotricity Revolver delivered to me, as a low cost (cycle to work scheme) entry to the world of electric biking. I already regularly cycle to and from work (12 mile round trip), but the 6 miles home are on a gradual climb, with a monster 1/2 mile hill at the end.
I just wanted a bit of electric asistance for climbing up that last hill after a long day or night at work, or so I thought!
Since having it delivered I've had it on high assistance ever since as it's such a fun bike to ride! As I expected the actual bike isnt of brilliant quality but being a bit of a bike fan, I've replaced the front forks, brakes, seat post and saddle with spares I had lying around. I will probably replace the crank too at some point but the real star of the show is the actual electric kit. I was preparing to be a bit disappointed with it, being at the lower end of the market, but I've been really impressed with the power and the range so far.
I'm now doing the last 'killer' hill in top gear, something I could only of dreamed of before despite cycling for about the last ten years or so. I was one of those e-bike snobs who thought that they were only for the elderly or infirm, but having tried it I cant ever see me going back to a standard bike other than for some really rough off-road stuff (for which I have my Trek). On top of that, despite the mickey taking, everyone who's tried it have been really impressed.
For anyone who's thinking about trying a ebike, go for it, I'm sure you won't regret it!!
Rich.
