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[Closed] So I've bought an E-Bike!

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And you know what its great fun!

More importantly its allowed me to ride regularly and longer with a long term injury.

So far so good its a Trek Powerfly FS7, it climbs well and descends well. Its never going to be as good as my five as there is a hell of a lot of weight on the frame. Its also going to struggle on range for technical rides over 40 miles.

Overall really happy!


 
Posted : 02/01/2017 4:42 pm
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Excellent 🙂


 
Posted : 02/01/2017 4:43 pm
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Good on ya, Ive seen quite a few recently up here in the lakes,and quite a few riders looked like they were new to mountain-biking, nice to see,enjoy


 
Posted : 02/01/2017 4:45 pm
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Another thumbs up from me.

You will get used to the battery range, using eco mode will give you the confidence to ride further.

Have you got a 400w or 500w battery?

I have both, if I go for a long ride then I'll put the spare battery in my backpack.

Great fun, but not the same handling as a non pedal assist bike though.


 
Posted : 02/01/2017 4:47 pm
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allowed me to ride regularly and longer with a long term injury.

But....but...aren't they just for lazy fatties? I'm sure someone on here said so....!

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Good on you!


 
Posted : 02/01/2017 4:47 pm
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Its a 500w battery. Even with my buggered knee Eco is normally fine for moderate climbs and if I go for sport mode I'm too fast for my riding buddy!

I have rarely used the turbo mode (apart from the prerequisite showing off!)


 
Posted : 02/01/2017 4:52 pm
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Yea whatever you do don't leave Samwise behind!


 
Posted : 02/01/2017 4:53 pm
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🙂

Samwise was getting grumpy at one point being used to always being the first up!


 
Posted : 02/01/2017 4:57 pm
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....and a whole load of Strava KOMs to come.


 
Posted : 02/01/2017 5:04 pm
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Good on you and nice to read the positive responses. I too have just ordered one but don't get it until lst Feb.

Tom (70)


 
Posted : 02/01/2017 8:41 pm
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Good on you! I also have mobility scooter and Zimmer frame frame that you can buy!


 
Posted : 02/01/2017 8:45 pm
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Toddboy, best keep them you will need them soon enough


 
Posted : 02/01/2017 8:47 pm

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