New Member Mika D

[MikaD]

Hello I’m MikaD a new member. Just got my KBO step thru e bike. Looking forward to participating with the group. First impression of the bike is it’s size, bigger than I expected. I’m 70 years old so this could be a challenge. Assembly went well thanks to my son. Did not have to adjust the brakes and the front fender issue must have been fixed at the factor. Bye for now from western Maryland.

 

[Rickman1]

Welcome MikaD! Congrats on your new ebike.

 

[MikaD]

Well, made my first ride in the neighborhood. With the seat set so I can touch the ground my knees don’t extend very far, price one must pay I guess.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Well, made my first ride in the neighborhood. With the seat set so I can touch the ground my knees don’t extend very far, price one must pay I guess.

This is not really proper Mika. Your seat should be set as high as your extended leg should be only slightly bent during pedalling. When you need to start riding, you stamp your foot on the pedal and take your seat meanwhile. On stopping, you should learn graciously jumping off the seat and put one of your feet on the ground and the other next.

In case you continue riding with your knees bent, riding the bike will be a torture for you, inefficient in it...

 

[MikaD]

Thanks, I’m just getting started