I'm an experienced trail rider looking for a bike for moderate to easy trails. Looked at the Luna and Frey bikes but wondering if there are any other competitors I should be scoping out that cost slightly less.
Wanting a throttle but not planning on using it a ton. Just want it for when I get tired at the end of the ride and want to puss out the last couple miles to camp.
Help.
Welcome aboard!
Others can help with bike options. Just want to point out that a throttle is a versatile riding tool with
many uses beyond just relieving you of pedaling duty. Don't use mine for that purpose but would hate to part with it nonetheless.
For example, with a 1-second burst of throttle you can...
o Start easily on a hill — especially when you unexpectedly find yourself in too high a gear
o Squirt through a busy intersection
o Move quickly from bike lane to left turn lane
o Take
instant evasive action
o Ride up and over a root, rock, or other short step-up without changing gears or assist level
o Unload your chain to downshift on a steep climb with minimal loss of speed
These are a just a few of the handy uses I've found, and I
always pedal. The last applies only to rear hub-drives.
Are there other ways to accomplish these things? Of course. But most are less convenient and some require lead-time you may not have.
Good luck!
