Nod of approval.

[Jimod]

I was out on the Typhoon yesterday and went up a steep hill beside Polmont ski slope. At the top is a golf course on both sides of the road. I went up about 13 mph which required a fair bit of effort from me. As I neared the top 3 elderly golfers were crossing the road. One spoke to the other and nodded in my direction. He then watched me coming up. Obviously I now had to make it look easy. as I passed him he had a wry smile on his face and just gave me a nod of approval so I smiled back, as you do.

Once passed him was a bend which is hidden behind bushes and I could start breathing heavily again, that's the times when the pedal sensor is better than a torque sensor. A nice slow turn of the pedals whisked me into the distance at top speed while I relaxed and recovered.

 

[jackhandy]

Nice one Jim

When I'm coming up through the village after a long ride I often feel the need to up the assistance level a couple of notches for the steep hill if there are any teenage lads watching.

Sad, I know, but it gives me a boost to see their expression as I cruise up it without slowing - Pedalling manfully, of course

 

[Jimod]

Sad, I know, but it gives me a boost to see their expression as I cruise up it without slowing - Pedalling manfully, of course

Of course.

 

[pdarnett]

I can't get away with that anymore, when for a test ride on my A2B metro tonight. When I stopped at some lights some people were crossing. A child with mum asked her what kind of bike "that man" was riding and she said "It's a motorbike......with pedals". No more getting away with ghost pedalling!

 

[paulcdb]

lol, i went out with a friend who was on a normal bike the other day and it is a nice feeling passing someone who's huffing and puffing to get up a hill while your sat there flying up with little effort.

Think i may have to modify the bike and fit a small fridge so i can put my feet up and drink a beer as i pass people.