Moving Away From Heavy E-Bikes

[PedalUma]

So simple

That is also what I like about it that bike. And it is what I strive for. The color scheme of that green bike was originally three colors. I took it down to three, Green, Black & Silver. That is it. Like a three chord anthem such as Get Back A,D,G.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Actually Stefan, I dont think there is room for both, as some point the american lust for more speed, more power, and more range pushes the ”bike” right out of ebike, and moves it clearly into emotorcycle.

It was @mschwett but thank you for your interesting opinion!

My point is Stefan needs to shed some weight. He can get a light ebike but I doubt it if it makes a difference even if he moves away from heavy bikes.

I would do that were it possible. Still, read the answer of @mschwett. The feeling of a lightweight and a heavy e-bike is totally different. Moreover, you cannot lift & carry a heavy e-bike. Also, I can pedal a lightweight e-bike unassisted while it is impractical for a heavy one (at least for me).

 

[Marquezdl]

I guess for me, the pertinent point is this: i have ridden high quality road bikes (DeRosa, Cannondale, Specialized, Davidson) and high quality street motorcycles (Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, Triumph) for decades and I loved both. But for me as a retired mid-70’s cyclist what I enjoy is the feel of a lightweight road bike with a nice little eboost to help these 73 year old knees up the hills.
for me, nothing beats the feeling of riding a light, responsive, comfortable, and simple road bike, with the aforementioned eboost.
A Specialized e-version of the Crux Expert with a flat bar would be just about the cats pajamas!

 

[Avg_Joe]

Every day, I inch closer and closer to listing my Vado for sale. Absolutely love the bike, but now that I've finally settled on a do-it-all human-powered bike, I find myself grabbing that one virtually every day. The Vado, sadly, is now relegated to the occasional "recovery ride," where I want to ride but don't feel like putting in all of the work. I suspect this might change when the southern US heat and humidity return...

Yet, I am really (finally) getting an urge to have a lightweight ebike that I can pedal mostly unassisted for some longer/tougher rides. Will be watching for an aluminum Creo2 or other comparable bike.

 

[teskow]

I understand simplicity being the attraction of single speed bikes to some but on the other hand if one just wants one speed just put your bike in a gear that you like and leave it there. Shifting is an option if you have the gears to do so. My wife couldn't learn to shift gears if her life depended on it so a single speed would suite her fine. No confusion which gear to ride in so no frustration.

 

[PSm]

I understand simplicity being the attraction of single speed bikes to some but on the other hand if one just wants one speed just put your bike in a gear that you like and leave it there. Shifting is an option if you have the gears to do so. My wife couldn't learn to shift gears if her life depended on it so a single speed would suite her fine. No confusion which gear to ride in so no frustration.

Single speeds also have the benefit of less maintenance, less weight, and less complexity.

I’ll ride my geared bike when I have to (really hilly and long rides), but single speeds are more enjoyable to me, and I ride them as much as I can. Easier for me to be “lazy” with gears, while a single speed has forced me to build strength in my core, and shrunk the size of my beer belly. Forces you to work out harder, IF that’s what you want, because you have no other choice

 

[Gionnirocket]

Single speeds also have the benefit of less maintenance, less weight, and less complexity.

I’ll ride my geared bike when I have to (really hilly and long rides), but single speeds are more enjoyable to me, and I ride them as much as I can. Easier for me to be “lazy” with gears, while a single speed has forced me to build strength in my core, and shrunk the size of my beer belly. Forces you to work out harder, IF that’s what you want, because you have no other choice

But if you ride a geared bike you can force yourself to ride in a higher gear than comfortable not only building core strength but developing strength of mind and confidence while not restricting the road you take. . .
Think about it. . .

 

[PSm]

But if you ride a geared bike you can force yourself to ride in a higher gear than comfortable not only building core strength but developing strength of mind and confidence while not restricting the road you take. . .
Think about it. . .

Of course, you’re right. With gears, I just can’t stop myself from shifting into the biggest cog and spinning up steep hills . I need to be forced to be on a diet (of gears).

 

[Nomad]

I understand simplicity being the attraction of single speed bikes to some but on the other hand if one just wants one speed just put your bike in a gear that you like and leave it there. Shifting is an option if you have the gears to do so. My wife couldn't learn to shift gears if her life depended on it so a single speed would suite her fine. No confusion which gear to ride in so no frustration.

I know I know some ones going to get mad but, yes she can learn how to shift. I mean after all she's put up with you all these years it's a piece of compared to that!