New to ebiking

[Garys27]

Hi, a medical condition has forced my decision to get an ebike. I was racing on my bike this time last year so I opted to buy the Orbea Gain D40 because it looks just like a normal bike. I bought it second hand 3 days ago and find it has a very subtle assist. However the button the crossbar is jamming in and this frustrated me. So I bought a new one today from Orbea for €50. Anyone else having button issues? Anyway I look forward to the Summer still being able to cycle.

 

[Art Deco]

Hello Gary, and welcome to EBR. There are many on here that use their ebikes b/c of medical issues of some sort. @Alaskan has a good thread and there are many others.

I just saw my first Orbea in the wild at a group ride a few weeks ago, and even knowing it's an ebike, I couldn't tell by looking.

Alaskan 's thread.

Using Ebikes As Tools For Meeting a Health Challenge

Those who know me are aware that I have been using my ebikes to rebuild my heart and general fitness after having had a major heart attack three years ago. It has worked incredibly well. However this winter I got a cancer diagnosis, ironically in one of my legs, the engines of my heart's...

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