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Long story short I am considering one as I suffer from arthritis and its stopping me from riding.

Will I be kicked from ST


 
Posted : 05/01/2014 1:20 am
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I think they are a great idea for people in your sort of situation, where riding would be difficult without them. A medical issue shouldn't stop people doing what they enjoy, the issue I have is if they make them stupidly overpowered so people just light their rear wheel up constantly and all the trails end up the same as a rutted MX track.

So IMO depends on the reason for getting one and how sensibly it is designed/used.


 
Posted : 05/01/2014 1:28 am
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Posted : 05/01/2014 5:48 am
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If it helps to get you out on your bike then it can only be a good thing.


 
Posted : 05/01/2014 8:40 am
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I used a e bike for 2 years due to a heart problem.
they are fantastic. why give up something you love, when with the help of a e bike you can keep doing it.

one bit of advice, buy a bosch type. and look at lapierre.....awesome.


 
Posted : 05/01/2014 8:44 am
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I had a go on a lapierre last year and it was awesome. 14mph [b]up[/b] a long steep fireroad. If I had the money I'd buy one for my other half instantly.
Good on you OP, whatever keeps you riding is ace!


 
Posted : 05/01/2014 9:19 am
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Copenhagen wheel. Keep your pride and joy


 
Posted : 05/01/2014 9:22 am
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I had a go on the Scott one, it was a hoot. Why give up something if there is a way to carry it on.


 
Posted : 05/01/2014 10:32 am
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My mate who is in his mid 70s and awaiting his second hip replacement uses one,it's the only way he can get out.I hate it,14 mph uphill is a **** to keep up with 😆


 
Posted : 05/01/2014 10:42 am
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I hope I'm a good way from being unable to ride unassisted but if an E-bike will let me keep getting out when that happens then I'm all for them.
On top of that if they get some people out of their cars (maybe they want to ride but they're scared of the distance) then that's a good thing too.


 
Posted : 05/01/2014 11:16 am
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Cheers chaps 🙂 I am only 35, people find that strange when I tell them I have arthritis!


 
Posted : 05/01/2014 10:20 pm

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