Motherdragon

You mean like Mr Darcy our 13 week old JRT puppy?

You may remember that way back in July I posted asking about bikes for a generously proportioned lady? Well today I collected Agatha, my Freego Regency from Whizz Bikes in Bosham (excellent service from them BTW). So far have only managed a pootle around the block (deliberately up a big hill!!) because when we were getting ready to go for a proper ride (in glorious sunshine) it suddenly started bucketing it down and didn't stop!! I'm hoping it's going to help my blood sugar (I'm type 2 diabetic) and my bad back (I have degenerative disc disease but am told exercise should help it). So can I officially join the club?!!

Thank you!!

Thank you!!

Drayton Cycles near Portsmouth - Tony was really helpful, very friendly and like me, a northerner down south!!

Lol, oh my that's my kinda horse!! Looks like he was tethered, bit odd to have him tethered so near the path....

That's ok Leigh, you weren't to know, I did chuckle a teensy bit!!

Thanks for the replies guys. So, I've so far nipped to the local Halfords and tried my first electric bike, a Carrera Crossfire which I thought was fabulous but rather ugly. I whizzed up a huge hill with no effort at all and loved every minute. It seemed to have no trouble with my weight. Hubby really liked it too as it has hydraulic disc brakes, etc. It didn't make my heart go pitter patter in the looks dept. though. Today I nipped to a local family run shop, they stock Juicy Bikes - I really like the Classic. They only had the Compact Click but as it's the same motor the lovely chap insisted we nip out for a test ride. Now this one only has 3 power assist levels compared to 5 on the Carrera so I thought it would feel inferior but it actual fact it was nippier!! I whizzed up a pretty steep hill with a big grin while the shop owner puffed away on his Muggle bike!! This little shopper had only tiny wheels and V brakes but felt really nice and well up to my weight. The shop owner said he couldn't believe I hadn't cycled in years as I was so comfy on it. He said he wouldn't buy a Carrera regular bike as they can be troublesome. I'm very tempted with the Juicy Classic now, the ride should be even nicer than the little shopper I test rode due to the bigger wheels and disc brakes. Leigh, your addition to my photo might have been more amusing had I not lost the horse in that pic, my beautiful Suffolk Punch X, last year..... Too soon old chap, but you weren't to know ;0p

Thank you for the welcome Yes I like the look of that!! Will have a read....

Hiya, I'm pondering the purchase of my first electric bike. I am, shall we say, well built, at 126kg and the reason I want a bike is to become more active. I have degenerative disc disease in my back and arthritic hips but want to get out and about with my hubby who cycles a regular bike. The area we live is quite hilly, the odd steep hill and a fair few long, low inclines. The style of bike I love is the classic vintage or Dutch style. The ones I've currently got my eye on are the Juicy Classic Click and the Roodog Polka but also like the looks of the Kudos Verona. I've also seen the Viking Mayfair electric which has the looks but I can't find any reviews. My budget is around £1000 (though the hubby would say less!! I'd really appreciate it someone could offer advice? Have attached a pic to show I carry my weight fairly well!!