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

[Capt. R Swipe]

Yes, Smeg, you've bought a nice looking bike with that reliable Bosch mid-motor. Carrera do make a quality bike that will last - I rode my Carrera BuguBoo for 15 years without any problems.

These ebikes will get us out more often, my bike takes me to places in Plymouth I didn't know existed. The number of paths, parks and places I've cycled to in Eco mode is great. Then a boost after 3 hours out to get me home. Ebikes have come on amazingly in the last 2 years now. Soon, they'll sport lighter frames and motors, better range better disengaging motors and ABS braking.

[Waldorf]

I've had a Kalkhoff e-bike for several years now; it's enabled me to keep cycling in spite of my COPD.
I have a Burley Travoy shopping trolley which I tow behind it.
The bike is covered as a named item on my house insurance as long as it's locked to something suitable.
I haven't dared try the heart-monitor aspect - it came with the belt to go round my chest.

[smeghead]

I looked at Kalkhoff but the dealers are too far away. Nice though.

[Jimo]

Smeghead, recovery asap BUT Don’t try to do too much too quickly, great that you’ve now got an e-bike too, I hope it gives you many happy hours of pleasure, — I’ve just bought one too, a Batribike Quarts LCD little used off e-bay, it will arrive next Monday so something else to play with -and ride of course.
Get well asap.

Jim

[smeghead]

Smeghead, recovery asap BUT Don’t try to do too much too quickly, great that you’ve now got an e-bike too, I hope it gives you many happy hours of pleasure, — I’ve just bought one too, a Batribike Quarts LCD little used off e-bay, it will arrive next Monday so something else to play with -and ride of course.
Get well asap.

Jim

God advice, I don't intend to overdo it. The cardio physiotherapist gave me advice and I'm following it! Basically don't get too out of breath! If you are breathing harder but able to have a conversation that's fine. I've only done low miles. Popped to see my old mum today, about four miles ish each way. I used the electric boost when I felt I needed it. Still needed to push though. It turned out to be a great buy.

[Jimo]

I’m so, so glad that the bike is helping you, I’m looking to do the same with my new e-bike acquisition.
Keep warm xx


Jim

[MrGrumpy]

The trouble with pushbikes for me is that they hate me - I only have to sit on one and it gets a puncture!!

[smeghead]

The trouble with pushbikes for me is that they hate me - I only have to sit on one and it gets a puncture!!

Pop some Puncture Safe in!

[MrGrumpy]

Does it work better in pushbikes than in scooters? (Given my unhappy experiences with various gunges),

[Jimo]

Smeg, unless you’re very lucky - or unlucky I’m finding that e-bikes seem to have a propensity for breaking spokes especially on drive motor wheels, to be sure and safe I’ve just bought a set (40) for my Quartz rear wheel although hoping not to need them, I’ve also just had my battery re-celled increasing battery amperage from 10.5ah to 15.6ah and having up to 3000 discharges (that could take years).
Take a look at www.pedelecs.co.uk a worthwhile forum for e-bikers.


Jim