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#3330975 13-Jan-2025 14:23

Handsomedan:

Been getting out quite a bit on the eBike lately - helps when you have three weeks off.

I actually didn't realise until I went for a ride with my 20 year old son, who is a fit, aggressive rider, just how much more riding I really get from having an eMTB.

We did 18 pretty tough km and he was cooked. I felt like I was just warmed up!

Anyway - here's some pics from the GoPro.

It's all fun and games until you get back on your normal bike and realise how weak your legs have gotten from having assist 😂

I really need to get bike fit again as I'm going to Rotorua again in February

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#3330976 13-Jan-2025 14:32

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Handsomedan:

Been getting out quite a bit on the eBike lately - helps when you have three weeks off.

I actually didn't realise until I went for a ride with my 20 year old son, who is a fit, aggressive rider, just how much more riding I really get from having an eMTB.

We did 18 pretty tough km and he was cooked. I felt like I was just warmed up!

Anyway - here's some pics from the GoPro.

It's all fun and games until you get back on your normal bike and realise how weak your legs have gotten from having assist 😂

I really need to get bike fit again as I'm going to Rotorua again in February

Yeah I try to ride on lower assist modes as much as I can to remain fully active and engaged in my rides, but do tend to find myself creeping further into Trail or Boost modes on the longer climbs.

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#3330978 13-Jan-2025 14:36

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That was my Dad vs me a couple of years ago. This year with all the riding and endurance training I've been doing, I was having to back right off and stay in zone 2 HR only so I didn't drop him too much. Though when he kicked up the E-boost on the trails he was catching me on the hills again. We knocked out a 46km easy trail ride in Taupo which is the sort of ride he's doing multiple times a week at 75 years old. Only racked up 12,000km on the e-bike in 4 years.

Yeah, I'll struggle to keep up with him again in a few months, when his football season starts up again and he's fully match fit - he's had a summer off training and has been just surfing and casual riding, so lost a lot of his normal fitness/cardio.

I do think I'll have to get a tow rope for my youngest son though - he's hopeless with climbs and if I leave him behind, he'll stop coming out with me.

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#3331007 13-Jan-2025 17:13

I tried to ride some new trails at Riverhead (WCRC) but good god the new climb sucked. It's been awhile since I've felt like I've not got a low enough gear, especially in Auckland.

Will have another go after a decent meal (instead of skipping lunch to squeeze a ride in).

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#3331009 13-Jan-2025 17:22

Handsomedan:

Yeah I try to ride on lower assist modes as much as I can to remain fully active and engaged in my rides, but do tend to find myself creeping further into Trail or Boost modes on the longer climbs.

Yeah that's my problem, I don't see the point of and eeb if you're going to use lower assist modes.. the only point of lower assist modes is to get more range (imo)

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#3331087 13-Jan-2025 22:42

Handsomedan:

Been getting out quite a bit on the eBike lately - helps when you have three weeks off.

I actually didn't realise until I went for a ride with my 20 year old son, who is a fit, aggressive rider, just how much more riding I really get from having an eMTB.

We did 18 pretty tough km and he was cooked. I felt like I was just warmed up!

Anyway - here's some pics from the GoPro.

Whoop !

Looks like fun - I poop my pants if I get 50mm of air......😬

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#3331088 13-Jan-2025 22:46

Caught up with an old friend the other day and he's got a fancy bike.

Single sided, upside down fork (!) , bluetooth dropper (waaa?) and full carbon frame.

I'm still happy with my bike, but ......

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#3331103 14-Jan-2025 06:44

elpenguino:
Caught up with an old friend the other day and he's got a fancy bike.

Single sided, upside down fork (!) , bluetooth dropper (waaa?) and full carbon frame.

I'm still happy with my bike, but ......

Very racy. I do love a Lefty. I bought an old one too have a play around on and my brain could not believe how stiff (normal) it was.

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#3331130 14-Jan-2025 08:35

mudguard:
elpenguino:

Caught up with an old friend the other day and he's got a fancy bike.

Single sided, upside down fork (!) , bluetooth dropper (waaa?) and full carbon frame.

I'm still happy with my bike, but ......

Very racy. I do love a Lefty. I bought an old one too have a play around on and my brain could not believe how stiff (normal) it was.

Plus the DT Swiss wheelset. *droooool

But yeah, I too have never been able to get my brain around how a Lefty can possibly work. But since they've been making them for well over 20 years now, I guess it does work unlike many other suspension systems over the years (Girvin, elastomers etc) that came and went.

Still amuses me that my 25 year old Mongoose DH-ish bike had coil Marzocchi Bombers and a coil Rockshox rear shock but is out performed by the current mid range air spring shocks. Though, I've serviced the new ones once each, the Marzocchi's got a couple of oil changes and the Rockshox coil rear shock has never been serviced in 25 years.

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#3331131 14-Jan-2025 08:41

I was always one of those people who drooled over the Lefty when they first came out, but was convinced it could never be stable enough to hold up to regular MTB shenanigans...despite the fact taht they had a pro team using the things!
I also loved their Headshok back in the day, so that was where my lust mostly gravitated, as they had a more robust look about them.

Cannondale still make some beautiful bikes. Their eBikes are particulalry sexy and very well specced, but Cannondales have always been a bit too pricey here in NZ, IMO.

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#3331300 14-Jan-2025 12:15

My 12 year old daughter needs a new Bike for High School. It's about a 30 minute ride for her (about 20 for my 15 year old Son).

Her current bike is heavy and the gears are crap.

My primary focus is weight and hers is getting gears which are reliable, smooth and easy to use. I think a single cartridge of 9 or 11 gears is plenty.

Anyone got any recommendations? New or Excellent condition second hand is fine.

We are in Auckland.

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#3331303 14-Jan-2025 12:24

networkn:

My 12 year old daughter needs a new Bike for High School. It's about a 30 minute ride for her (about 20 for my 15 year old Son).

Her current bike is heavy and the gears are crap.

My primary focus is weight and hers is getting gears which are reliable, smooth and easy to use. I think a single cartridge of 9 or 11 gears is plenty.

Anyone got any recommendations? New or Excellent condition second hand is fine.

We are in Auckland.

general rule is if the front chainring has gears the rest of the bike is generally built with poorly functioning parts, front chainring on its own, the bike is generally built with good parts

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#3331304 14-Jan-2025 12:27

networkn:
My 12 year old daughter needs a new Bike for High School. It's about a 30 minute ride for her (about 20 for my 15 year old Son).

Her current bike is heavy and the gears are crap.

My primary focus is weight and hers is getting gears which are reliable, smooth and easy to use. I think a single cartridge of 9 or 11 gears is plenty.

Anyone got any recommendations? New or Excellent condition second hand is fine.

We are in Auckland.

Specialized Sirrus?
My partner has one for commuting

https://www.specialized.com/nz/en/sirrus-x-20/p/200342?color=322584-200342

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#3331306 14-Jan-2025 12:30

networkn:

My 12 year old daughter needs a new Bike for High School. It's about a 30 minute ride for her (about 20 for my 15 year old Son).

Her current bike is heavy and the gears are crap.

My primary focus is weight and hers is getting gears which are reliable, smooth and easy to use. I think a single cartridge of 9 or 11 gears is plenty.

Anyone got any recommendations? New or Excellent condition second hand is fine.

We are in Auckland.

What's the budget?
What sort of "look" does she like (i.e. does she want a mountain bike, BMX style bike, step-thru cruiser)?
Are there any specific brand names you're for/against?

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#3331407 14-Jan-2025 12:57

Handsomedan:

What's the budget?
What sort of "look" does she like (i.e. does she want a mountain bike, BMX style bike, step-thru cruiser)?
Are there any specific brand names you're for/against?

No specific budget, ideally under $1000.

She prefers the look of

https://www.99bikes.co.nz/products/pedal-jet-3-trapeze-turquoise?currency=NZD&variant=44187730018543&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=e29437b58574&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkJO8BhCGARIsAMkswyhYrrRCSX6d1LhFT65vZqLLCjt5fR9quprh6B3zPQcjlABF4YpGYfsaAoZ3EALw_wcB

over

https://www.evocycles.co.nz/Product/578136/product?variation_id=578137&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkJO8BhCGARIsAMkswyi0l6IuBozaBjeyHwIOIZOpxqKLjmk0NRRAOKfNzAqgWoH6yj3NQzAaArmvEALw_wcB

But said she is less worried about looks than the gears being easy to use and smooth. I want decent brakes and lightweight.

Quality is a factor, I want something to last her through High School ideally.

I am not keen on an E-Bike as I suspect too heavy, too expensive, and too likely to be stolen.

Don't care about brand per se, would prefer something with good after sales support and quality.

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