Fitness wise as well as numerically, that is. New here and not sure where to post my questions regarding road ebike motors, so here I go.
Was quite satisfied with my fitness into the upper sixties, declining and becoming exasperated at 72.
Labored breathing, rather than the legs, is the primary problem. Have to keep the effort low and controlled for at least the first hour of a ride, take extended grades of 5-6% at a slow measured pace, barely crawl up a 8-10% grade in a 30ring/32cog, and stop for a few minutes to restore some energy before taking on anything steeper. The lungs/chest start aching punishingly as soon as a exert myself a bit too much, forcing me to back off (or blow up entirely), even though lungs and heart are in good medical condition.
Still, soldiering on, it wasn't until a couple of weeks ago that my brain caught up, and started looking at electric road bikes. Still in the learning process, but focusing on bikes like the Specialized Creo SL Comp and Bianchi Aria (because of their road manners and flatter seat tube angles), and the respective SL1.1 and Ebikemotion X35 motors.
I'd like to know more about the motors from actual users, if possible, because most reviews leave out some important details regarding noise and power. Some allude to intrusive noise by the 1.1, but 1) is that mostly at maximum revs and power, or throughout the assist range? 2) Is the X35 also comparatively noisy at max output, or throughout the range? What is the actual experience? A Granfondo review suggests the X35 fades away at slow speeds on steep climbs (which is hard to fathom, since it's when the assist is most needed): 3) What is the actual climbing experience with the 1.1 and x35? Reviews also suggest that considerable effort is still used, but that greater speed is attained uphill. However, my goal would be to reduce the effort and spare the lung punishment by mostly foregoing faster speed. 4) Is that balance readily achievable?
Any and all insights will be greatly appreciated.
Was quite satisfied with my fitness into the upper sixties, declining and becoming exasperated at 72.
Labored breathing, rather than the legs, is the primary problem. Have to keep the effort low and controlled for at least the first hour of a ride, take extended grades of 5-6% at a slow measured pace, barely crawl up a 8-10% grade in a 30ring/32cog, and stop for a few minutes to restore some energy before taking on anything steeper. The lungs/chest start aching punishingly as soon as a exert myself a bit too much, forcing me to back off (or blow up entirely), even though lungs and heart are in good medical condition.
Still, soldiering on, it wasn't until a couple of weeks ago that my brain caught up, and started looking at electric road bikes. Still in the learning process, but focusing on bikes like the Specialized Creo SL Comp and Bianchi Aria (because of their road manners and flatter seat tube angles), and the respective SL1.1 and Ebikemotion X35 motors.
I'd like to know more about the motors from actual users, if possible, because most reviews leave out some important details regarding noise and power. Some allude to intrusive noise by the 1.1, but 1) is that mostly at maximum revs and power, or throughout the assist range? 2) Is the X35 also comparatively noisy at max output, or throughout the range? What is the actual experience? A Granfondo review suggests the X35 fades away at slow speeds on steep climbs (which is hard to fathom, since it's when the assist is most needed): 3) What is the actual climbing experience with the 1.1 and x35? Reviews also suggest that considerable effort is still used, but that greater speed is attained uphill. However, my goal would be to reduce the effort and spare the lung punishment by mostly foregoing faster speed. 4) Is that balance readily achievable?
Any and all insights will be greatly appreciated.
