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I took an eBike (MTB) out for a test ride the other day.
I've never ridden an eBike before. My brother owns one and said I'd love it if I tried it - I decided not to try his as I haven't been in a position to buy one if the urge took me, so I have persisted with my man-powered MTB so far.
Fast forward to now and there's a very real chance that I could get a very good performance bonus this year. I have already said to my wife that if it's (at a minimum) twice the projected cost of a new eBike, I'm seriously thinking of getting one, as it'll leave enough for other things we want/need. She's reluctantly onboard.
So...I took a new well-specced eBike for a test ride - in Eco mode, I was a little underwhelmed. I didn't feel much (if anything) in the way of assistance. I clicked the button on the handlebars to increase the assistance to Trail mode and wow! It was like someone was running next to me with their hand on the seatpost pushing me as I pedalled. Then I went to Turbo. It was like someone had attached a car to the seatpost (yes, that's where it felt like the power was coming from).
As I pedalled, I got progressively more assistance from the electric motor and this thing flew along - and more importantly for my old and tired legs, hips and knees - up the hills.
I am sold. I will struggle to get back on my acoustic bike this weekend - I'll miss that feeling of assisted climbing, for sure!
It made me smile. A lot!
I just hope the bonus comes through after all this...
For context - here's a picture of me immediately after the ride. 
Handsome Dan Has Spoken.
Handsome Dan needs to stop adding three dots to every sentence...
Handsome Dan does not currently have a side hustle as the mascot for Yale
*Gladly accepting donations...
Handsomedan:
For context - here's a picture of me immediately after the ride.
Enjoy, your smile without teeth will never look as pretty again. 😉
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Saw this on Reddit (I believe it's in Wellington somewhere). I'm still not sure if it's an attempt at humour or awkward marketing.
Did Eric Clapton really think she looked wonderful...or was it after the 15th outfit she tried on and he just wanted to get to the party and get a drink?
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Saw this on Reddit (I believe it's in Wellington somewhere). I'm still not sure if it's an attempt at humour or awkward marketing.
Classic ! Give me money and I'll give you stuff for free :-)
Most of the posters in this thread are just like chimpanzees on MDMA, full of feelings of bonhomie, joy, and optimism. Fred99 8/4/21
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