I have to say I've been considering getting a non elec bike to use, between walking everyday and using Wilma (with and without the power on) more as I've sold my car, I feel a whole lot fitter, we have a couple of very steep banks very close to home which I have avoided when walking as I'm usually feeling light headed and very breathless by the time I crawl to the top, however I did a test the other day and though it was a struggle I made it without a lot of lasting effect which pleased me immensley. I do switch the assist off on Wilma and pootle along I was just thinking a lighter non powered bike might be handy when it's tipping it down (I worry Wilma will conk out in a deluge).