My urge to get back on a bike after some 20yrs or so, had got so bad that I caved in nearly two weeks ago and bought myself an E-bike. A Neo Xtrem.
The reason for buying a battery/electric assisted bike over bog stock pedal power is quite a simple one. Although I am only 47yrs old, my hip, knee and ankle joints are pretty much shot to bits, and I also now seem to some respiratory issues as well. My aim is try to build muscle around the joints and improve my general health and well being.
My intention is to use pedal power as much as possible, but it's going to be nice to have a buffer to fall back on. The road/hill that I live on is approx 2.5km long and the lower end has this 14 percent gradient and it is similar towards the top.
The first ride was cut short after the electrics stopped working due to what turned out to be the wire on the display console not being tightened up by the shop, and I ended up cycling home unassisted. The afternoons trip was more of a success, and currently I'm very pleased that I have only a sore bum and no joint pain. I really didn't know what to expect in respect of this, so I'm quite happy.
I do a very hard physical job for a living, but in less than the two weeks that I have owned it, I have already clocked up just over 100miles. I'm also amazed by the interest that the bike seems to cause when I park it up. Every time that I'm out, I seem to get a barrage of questions about it.
I have a few immediate jobs to do to the bike, including changing the mudguards, fitting a water bottle somewhere, and working out what tools, repair kits etc that I should carry with me.
There are also some long term jobs to do as well, as I'm finding the bike way to slow when in unassisted mode. Stupidly this was an impulse buy, and I should have researched and tried a few bikes first. I have some narrow section Michelin XC road tyres on order, then I need to speak to a local cycle specialist about changing the gearing and binning the smallest front chainwheel altogether. Had I known that I would need to be doing this, I would have possibly bought a Neo Sport instead. I also feel that the front forks leave much to be desired in quality stakes, but I shall just live with that one and leave them locked out.
On a positive note, I have to say that I hadn't realized just how addictive that getting out and about a on bike is, and with the assisted help, it makes it even more pleasurable. The various smells and sights that you come across whilst riding around the country side are amazing. The smell of bracken honey suckle, and even the damp earth, all add the fun.
Anyway here is the bike.
The reason for buying a battery/electric assisted bike over bog stock pedal power is quite a simple one. Although I am only 47yrs old, my hip, knee and ankle joints are pretty much shot to bits, and I also now seem to some respiratory issues as well. My aim is try to build muscle around the joints and improve my general health and well being.
My intention is to use pedal power as much as possible, but it's going to be nice to have a buffer to fall back on. The road/hill that I live on is approx 2.5km long and the lower end has this 14 percent gradient and it is similar towards the top.
The first ride was cut short after the electrics stopped working due to what turned out to be the wire on the display console not being tightened up by the shop, and I ended up cycling home unassisted. The afternoons trip was more of a success, and currently I'm very pleased that I have only a sore bum and no joint pain. I really didn't know what to expect in respect of this, so I'm quite happy.
I do a very hard physical job for a living, but in less than the two weeks that I have owned it, I have already clocked up just over 100miles. I'm also amazed by the interest that the bike seems to cause when I park it up. Every time that I'm out, I seem to get a barrage of questions about it.
I have a few immediate jobs to do to the bike, including changing the mudguards, fitting a water bottle somewhere, and working out what tools, repair kits etc that I should carry with me.
There are also some long term jobs to do as well, as I'm finding the bike way to slow when in unassisted mode. Stupidly this was an impulse buy, and I should have researched and tried a few bikes first. I have some narrow section Michelin XC road tyres on order, then I need to speak to a local cycle specialist about changing the gearing and binning the smallest front chainwheel altogether. Had I known that I would need to be doing this, I would have possibly bought a Neo Sport instead. I also feel that the front forks leave much to be desired in quality stakes, but I shall just live with that one and leave them locked out.
On a positive note, I have to say that I hadn't realized just how addictive that getting out and about a on bike is, and with the assisted help, it makes it even more pleasurable. The various smells and sights that you come across whilst riding around the country side are amazing. The smell of bracken honey suckle, and even the damp earth, all add the fun.
Anyway here is the bike.
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