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orthodude mikekazimer's article
Jul 15, 2014 at 2:08
Jul 15, 2014
Opinion: Friends Don't Let Friends Ride E-Bikes
Gentlemen, Gentlemen: I am one of those lazy bums who ride an e bike. I had a total hip arthroscopic replacement recently and I was not able to regain riding capability until I discovered the world of electrics. To say that it is a Godsend is such an understatement. I can now ride again, my first love! I ride 30-50 km/ day and usually charge the battery twice. I am careful to keep my speed down when passing normal bikes and I do not off-road at all even though I could easily. I was also a purist before the operation (five years ago I rode year round in the sub arctic on a carbon mb), so e bikes were not even a thought then. After owning one for several months, I can say it changed my life: It costs less than 50 pence a day to operate and provides me a stellar leg and all-over workout because I control the level of intensity from the electronic panel. Slicker than physical therapy and it paid for itself after 8 missed PT visits! So, don' t be too hard on us e bikers. It is still a bike and we still have to work at it (especially when the battery quits 5 km from home and we have to pedal that 65 pounder up several hills!). With good wishes to all! PS: The girls like it too!
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