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Link (to REI gen 1.2 ebike): rei.com/product/190640/co-op-cycles-generation-e12-electric-bike How fast'll this lil'baby go, for a fat 250lb'er like me?
by ProllyInfamous 3y ago
Link (to REI gen 1.2 ebike): rei.com/product/190640/co-op-cycles-generation-e12-electric-bike
How fast'll this lil'baby go, for a fat 250lb'er like me?
- DanTheManPR 3y agoIt's a class 1, so it will assist up to 20mph. I typically cruise at around 15mph on my own (I'm in a similar weight class as a rider). For getting around my town, trips are not much longer than my car.
- ProllyInfamous 3y ago>assist up to 20mph (I'm in a similar [250lb] weight class as a rider) So, how does it do on the occassional hills of a Chattanooga (e.g.)? I'm about to visit my local store, which has one in stock, available today.
- simmanian 3y agoNot sure how things are in Chattanooga, but you will still have to exert yourself to climb hills, just way less than before. Also, REI lets you test drive these for free, so I would definitely try it out before buying!
- loeg 3y ago350W motor, so you'll hit that 20mph limiter on the flats, but maybe won't sustain that up hill. It's better than a 250W motor, but not by a huge margin.
- Saris 3y agoNot too great on steeper hills due to having a hub motor, but the trade-off is hub motors are really cheap.
- rootusrootus 3y ago> a fat 250lb'er Honestly, I'd worry more about that seat. Bike seats can pinch nerves even if you're not a big guy, and if you are, you probably want to be careful with a narrow seat like that.
- ProllyInfamous 3y agoYeah I have a nice leather Brooks ready to do... nice fat rearseat for my fat as.
- rootusrootus 3y agoGood plan! The first time I rode my old bike after some years of neglect and a few extra pounds, I was quite alarmed when I got off the bike and found that some parts of me had fallen asleep. I have a new respect for making sure the seat is a good fit.