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    New (old) EB couple

    Folks are just trying to help a newbie, Art. Anyway, I'm having fun with the XP ST when weather allows. I've learned that just folding down the handlebars is enough to fit both bikes in the back of my Ford Flex, so that makes loading easier. I've also purchased a 750# capacity steel cargo...
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    New (old) EB couple

    Good tips, everybody! I bought the bikes to encourage staying active and flexible. I know the weight loss comes separately, and Kim is going to start paying more attention. It's been tough to do being shut in during the pandemic, though I've actually lost weight since I don't eat out and dislike...
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    New (old) EB couple

    Good idea, except we wouldn't be street riding and she needs to be able dismount on flat ground too. Actually, after some trial she really can't pump her legs effectively without losing some weight, so she'll be working on that first. She's got a few winter months to use her lateral pedaling...
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    New (old) EB couple

    Thanks Big Al, I never use the throttle at all -- just pedal assist. I'm loving my XP, but I have to figure out a way of stabilizing my wife's bike while she mounts it. I'm think of replacing the kick stand with a stabilizing wheel if I can design one that would work. She's only 5-ft, and...
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    New (old) EB couple

    Happy to be here. I like hobby communities that bring helpful folks together, and this looks like a great one. I'll be sure to post some eBike adventure pictures as practical -- some in 3D!
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    New (old) EB couple

    Hi everyone. My wife and I are in our 60s and want to get back into cycling after many years, but we just can't pull the hills anymore. I received my first Lectric XP Step-thru on Monday and pedaled around our hilly subdivision with ease, so I bought another for the Missus. Looking forward to...
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