No dinghy needed/desired/E-bikes

[Binther]

At age 72 I've been biking for 14 years and love it. Within the last year cardio issues have made it much harder to do my normal 20-25 mile rides. I resisted an e-bike, feeling I was giving in, until I found an Orbea that only gives assistance if the rider is pedaling, and stops assisting at 20mph. This bike has given me the ability to ride 25-30 miles and get a great workout (avg 145-155 heartrate) without the uphill peaks in BPM causing me to tire and have shorter rides. It syncs with my heart rate monitor and turns on assist automatically at a heart rate I choose. So I set it at 155 and ride with it off, but then on a long hill it kicks in and helps me ride farther. Perfect. A side benefit is that until I point out that it's an ebike most riders can't tell it from my Specialized Roubaix.
I'm not a strong rider, but I am proud to be tied with Lance Armstrong in the number of Tour de France wins we both have!!! (sorry, but I love that joke).

[Sailfast]

Originally Posted by tmeyer10

I think Greg LeMond said about ebikes “call them what they are mopeds”[emoji23]

An eMTB is a game changer for bike riders my age. I can make it up the hill again, though make now mistake, you have to pedal and these things are not for beginners.

Have you tested one recently? I guess not. Do so and then write an opinion.

[tmeyer10]

Originally Posted by Sailfast

An eMTB is a game changer for bike riders my age. I can make it up the hill again, though make now mistake, you have to pedal and these things are not for beginners.

Have you tested one recently? I guess not. Do so and then write an opinion.

Easy bro it was LeMonds words not mine. I crafted it as a joke hence the laughing emoji [emoji23] not an opinion. Sorry I ruffled your feathers. I have ridden many ebikes and think they are pretty cool. I’m actually a hobby bike frame builder and have owned many bikes from high wheels to this recumbent that I plan to electrify for a commuter.
So in the words of Bill Murray “lighten up Frances”[emoji23]<see another joke with the venerable laughing emoji

[Sailfast]

Originally Posted by tmeyer10

Easy bro it was LeMonds words not mine. I crafted it as a joke hence the laughing emoji [emoji23] not an opinion. Sorry I ruffled your feathers. I have ridden many ebikes and think they are pretty cool. I’m actually a hobby bike frame builder and have owned many bikes from high wheels to this recumbent that I plan to electrify for a commuter.
So in the words of Bill Murray “lighten up Frances”[emoji23]<see another joke with the venerable laughing emoji
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Quoting someone without comment would indicate to me your agreement. You clarified yourself now and no, my feathers do not get ruffled that easy. Though apology accepted, all good.

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by 85MH325

There are apparently bike design awards...

2017 London Design Awards

and accolades from Bicycling Magazine:

The New Brompton Electric Is the Most Functional Folding E-Bike We’ve Seen

I know what my battery weighs and I wouldn't feel comfortable with it hang'n high in front of me.
Small wheels, high seat & bars...enough stuff in the air.🤓
Plus FWD, no thanks.👎

Bob
🇺🇸
We go low & slow.

[jcl]

Every time I see a Brompton I think about the great BBC satirical comedy series W1A, where the characters rode Bromptons to work and introduced them into multiple episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn-qi6SVXyo

[dznf0g]

Originally Posted by Melchior

According to my info from Specialized, Lithium batteries after around 200 charges will drop their charging capabilities to around 75% of their original charging capacity which still may be enough for most bike outings but there will come a time when they may not meet the distance rider's needs. This may or may not be before the bike's life expectancy has passed. We will see I guess. Yes our Specialized dealer said the batteries are $850 so don't drop them or have them stolen.

I would be suspect of their BMS or supplier. That's pretty low cycles to see that kind of degradation. It happens though. Check battery longevity of a Nissan Leaf v. a Chevy Volt, for example.

[85MH325]

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

I know what my battery weighs and I wouldn't feel comfortable with it hang'n high in front of me.
Small wheels, high seat & bars...enough stuff in the air.🤓
Plus FWD, no thanks.👎

Bob
🇺🇸
We go low & slow.

You've never ridden a Brompton, have you?

The battery is carried where the luggage rack usually goes. Bromptons handle the weight best on the front wheel. That's how most Brompton owners carry their various cargo/luggage loads is on the front. And it's not "hangin' high."