So who has an E-bike then ?

[grey-beard]

My latest iteration of the Townsend super e tracker but now it's my regular commuter. I've fitted the bafang midrive to it, just needs a rack, if anyone could recommend one, that would be good. I agree that these ebikes suit different people for different reasons. I still ride my regular bikes, regularly, for pleasure and exercise, but getting to work isn't that, it's a mode of transport instead of the car. Not through the winter though.

 

[The Kilt]

I dont have one, and probably wont be in a position to need one anytime soon (in good health so no need for assistance to pedal).
I did came accross this on ebay though, and is a perfect example on how NOT to do an e-bike conversion!

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[grey-beard]

I dont have one, and probably wont be in a position to need one anytime soon (in good health so no need for assistance to pedal).
I did came accross this on ebay though, and is a perfect example on how NOT to do an e-bike conversion!

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You're absolutely right, that is hideous.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Not me, de restricted look fun though.

 

[Mickeyspinn]

I dont have one, and probably wont be in a position to need one anytime soon (in good health so no need for assistance to pedal).
I did came accross this on ebay though, and is a perfect example on how NOT to do an e-bike conversion!

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It's got stunt pegs ! Loads of em!

 

[longun]

Yup 2022 lapierre overvolt tr3.5, less than 2700 quid so credit carded it, don't ride it all the time but it does make hard climbs fun again, kinda falling back in love with exploring again instead of sticking to the usual routes. I can get in and out of trouble haha

 

[jonnyboy666]

i have this now, Orange Phase, supposed to be a 29er but i converted it to 27+, ripped the 12 speed off, don't like it, fitted a more reliable and a bit tougher 11speed XT, Hope wheels, new Hope tech4 e4 brakes, revgrips, higher rise bar and an sq-lab saddle, oh and swapped the mediocre Fox shock out for a DVO coil shock and then matched the fork! in a flat-ish area kit can do about 100miles on eco mode. just thrashed it around Coed y brenin for 2 days, in the wet.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

i have this now, Orange Phase, supposed to be a 29er but i converted it to 27+, ripped the 12 speed off, don't like it, fitted a more reliable and a bit tougher 11speed XT, Hope wheels, new Hope tech4 e4 brakes, revgrips, higher rise bar and an sq-lab saddle, oh and swapped the mediocre Fox shock out for a DVO coil shock and then matched the fork! in a flat-ish area kit can do about 100miles on eco mode. just thrashed it around Coed y brenin for 2 days, in the wet.
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That's a monster

 

[jonnyboy666]

so much fun, although i will point out that usually when i ride coed y brenin on a normal bike my legs feel tired, on the e bike i tend to ride further so i still get the leg ache at the end of the ride, i tend to use only eco mode up there as those hills can really eat in to the battery, but the thing i notice most about riding the e bike there is the upper body work out aches, at the end of the day the e bikes are much heavier, so man handling them down the rocky rough trails is more of a work out there, i feel like i have been doing bench presses, something i don't get riding my orange 5.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

so much fun, although i will point out that usually when i ride coed y brenin on a normal bike my legs feel tired, on the e bike i tend to ride further so i still get the leg ache at the end of the ride, i tend to use only eco mode up there as those hills can really eat in to the battery, but the thing i notice most about riding the e bike there is the upper body work out aches, at the end of the day the e bikes are much heavier, so man handling them down the rocky rough trails is more of a work out there, i feel like i have been doing bench presses, something i do get riding my orange 5.

One of the few I've seen I like. I am an Orange fan though so biased.