I have been riding my Townie EBike for the last year and now looking at changing it out. First to say, it is the most comfortable bike I test rode that was available a year ago and I never hurt a bit in the shoulders and back.
The issue I am having is I just can’t do hills at all, given the ergonomics of the bike and the fact it is a cruiser you can’t stand and put pressure on the peddles. I already struggled with the chain always coming off and jamming up the behind the rail and motor. The shop has changed out my gear system to be a mountain bike system, which has really helped. I am now riding with others and they fly up hills and I know it’s not due to my fitness level.
I think I need a bike that is more appropriate for gravel, as a lot of my bike trails have gravel and I live on Vancouver Island with large hills. At this point I have had two accidents and feel I need better tires, as the Townie is mostly designed for street riding within the City.
I have watched so many reviews and talked to many folks, but getting totally overwhelmed. So, I welcome any suggestion to change. I want something more upright, step through frame, do hills and take gravel trails and not crazy heavy, my current bike is 55 pounds. The Cube model seems a good so far, but not sure if any available to purchase.
The issue I am having is I just can’t do hills at all, given the ergonomics of the bike and the fact it is a cruiser you can’t stand and put pressure on the peddles. I already struggled with the chain always coming off and jamming up the behind the rail and motor. The shop has changed out my gear system to be a mountain bike system, which has really helped. I am now riding with others and they fly up hills and I know it’s not due to my fitness level.
I think I need a bike that is more appropriate for gravel, as a lot of my bike trails have gravel and I live on Vancouver Island with large hills. At this point I have had two accidents and feel I need better tires, as the Townie is mostly designed for street riding within the City.
I have watched so many reviews and talked to many folks, but getting totally overwhelmed. So, I welcome any suggestion to change. I want something more upright, step through frame, do hills and take gravel trails and not crazy heavy, my current bike is 55 pounds. The Cube model seems a good so far, but not sure if any available to purchase.
