Howdy from Melbourne

[Llama]

Hi Folks,


I picked up a Giant Explore E last weekend and have done a couple of days commuting to work (about 16km each way). Loved the reviews in the main site and they played a large part in my journey to making my final choice.

Im loving the assistance on the hills and into the wind. However, Im finding the 25km/h restriction is a little frustrating as I would regularly go over that on my road bike. Time will tell, but I might go back to the road bike and use the Explore so Im still riding to work when Im feeling lazy.

cheers,

Carl.

 

[Jaxx]

As a roadie I can understand your situation. However, just enjoy. Arrive fresh, dry and relaxed. Take those extras with you that normally you have no room for. It's only 16K or as we say here 9 Miles.

 

[christob]

Welcome aboard! The forum is getting quite a contingent from points down under!

 

[Llama]

Thanks!

Yes I am very much enjoying the extra carrying capacity and not having to carry a backpack.

 

[Jaxx]

Thanks!

Yes I am very much enjoying the extra carrying capacity and not having to carry a backpack.

Visiting Melbourne this year (have a house outside Hobart) don't believe it's possible to carry ebike on planes. So will be one of my road bikes. Love riding up Mt. Wellington, superb views of Hobart and ocean.

 

[Deleted member 18083]

Don't believe it's possible to carry ebike on planes.

Jaxx …
Last Friday when I took my ebike to the R&M dealer I met a work colleague from times past who was picking up a Bosch PowerPack 400 battery (just over AU$1000) for the new love in his life. She has a Tern folder which will shuttle between Christchurch and Brisbane with a battery kept in each.

I'm loving the assistance on the hills and into the wind.

Carl …
Welcome to our friendly forum. You've chosen well – hills, wind and rain will be kept under control.
… David

 

[Jaxx]

David,
That's good to know. Will contact Emirates, BA etc. To see what their policy is. One thing for sure? Even though I have the carbon Gain on order, it's gonna be a lot heavier bike box then usual when I travel with my Storck. Plus there's the 5 foot snooker cue case to handball also.