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I know it's not a scooter but...

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Hi Muppets, well it's a few weeks since my heart attack and, as part of my cardio rehab I've bought an ebike. I know it's not a scooter but at least it's two wheels and has a small engine! I'm getting stronger but still a lot to do to get myself where I want to be. I'm still dropping in all the time and still love the forum.

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Well, you've got to get around somehow, and anything's better than the bus!!! Get well soon.

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At least it leans the right way in corners
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great news, I'm tempted towards e-bikes.
Im not a gynecologist, but I dont mind taking a look.

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Get well as soon as you can.....I’ve been there and had two h/a’s, for me the worst thing was not being able to drive for 6 weeks! Glad you’ve got wheels again even though they are slower - but what the heck! All the best for a quick recovery.


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Slower than you're used to, I don't doubt, but more time to look around and appreciate the scenery!

Oh, hang on, you're in Doncaster . . . . . . . . . . . ;)

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smeghead wrote: Tue Nov 13, 2018 12:44 pm Hi Muppets, well it's a few weeks since my heart attack and, as part of my cardio rehab I've bought an ebike. I know it's not a scooter but at least it's two wheels and has a small engine! I'm getting stronger but still a lot to do to get myself where I want to be. I'm still dropping in all the time and still love the forum.
Smeghead, I had a heart attack at 33yr old, woke up in intensive care in Northern General Sheffield same day princess Diana died. I was a professional sportsman, quite fit but after tests the specialists said it was one of those things that could happen to anyone, the hardest thing for me was not the physical stress but the mental stress which i'm sure you're going through, take a positive from me please that I play golf (my ex profession) at least three times a week and feel as fit as I ever did, it took me at least 2yrs to lay on a pillow and be able to hear my heartbeat at night. All the best and remember one attack doesn't mean several.

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Smeghead glad to hear you are not leaving the forum. Wishing you all the best for the future.
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Smeg, get better soon, ride your ebike and get better sooner!

I've just bought one for my lady and myself - they are amazing. We find that there is a workout to be had with these bikes despite the motor by using the lowest power assistance as often as possible. On hills, we use lowest power again and treat ourselves to boost after some panting! Obvious I guess, but the trick is to save the boost for when you really, really need it; then you've earned it! BTW, which bike did you buy?

Enjoy yours and get well.

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I'd consider getting a bike computer that has a heart rate monitor and use that to determine what assistance you need. It's basically what Chris Froome does, although contrary to French opinion, he doesn't have an electric motor hidden in his frame.

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