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I'm in fine shape, but I'll never go back from my ebike, simply because pedaling from a dead stop is so easy that it gives me no reason to run stop signs. The
by jchrisa 12y ago
I'm in fine shape, but I'll never go back from my ebike, simply because pedaling from a dead stop is so easy that it gives me no reason to run stop signs. The assist also means my average speed is closer to my top speed, so getting around town (with two kids on the bike) is just as fast if not faster than a car, once you factor in parking and all the time I don't waste waiting in traffic etc.
I've had both failure modes (fried my motor somehow, rode pedal-only for a week before I could get to warranty service) also (busted my gearset somehow, got around on throttle-only til I scheduled maintenance.) I ride hard, usually pass everyone (with a wide berth, I'll hang back instead of passing rudely.)
If you are replacing your Prius then a few thousand dollars is easy to afford. The shop that built my bike: http://www.splendidcycles.com/ http://www.splendidcycles.com/
- soperj 12y agoYou should seriously just gear all the way down at a stop. It's easy to start then, and easier on the bike.
- seanp2k2 12y agoEven easier if you learn how to track-stand, which you can do on any non-coaster-brake bike (fixies are easier, but it's possible with just a freewheel and a slight incline or clever application of brakes). I usually beat cars through the intersection from a dead stop without straining.
- jchrisa 12y agoI like the throttle for starting out with a heavy load of (maybe dancing / leaning) kids. Then I can keep my foot on / near the ground longer. Foot push + throttle seems to get me through intersections with fewer distractions than on my old bike.
- klipt 12y ago> with two kids on the bike I don't think the roads where I live are safe enough to even consider that. I'll ride a regular bike but I don't want to go anywhere near car speed without car protection (airbags etc.)