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Power assisted bike

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  • 25-10-2008 10:13pm
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    mothel
    Registered Users Posts: 248 ✭✭


    Hi. I know there are previous threads about this but they are quite dated so thought I'd start afresh.
    I want to get an "electric" bike but I want it to be mainly for cycling and keeping fit only using motor when absolutely necessary as in parts of the uphill cycle from city to Tallaght. Seems any I have seen online assist cycling continuously which would make it too easy and not much benefit to fitness.

    Does anyone have a good one (that looks like a normal bike)? Any advice on makes and the best place to buy one would be gratefully recieved!

    Thanks!!:confused:


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    Thomas_S_Hunterson
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    To be honest, you'll be fit enough to deal with any uphills on the route comfortably in a matter of weeks.

    Is there some medical reason you need the electric assist?


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    mothel
    Registered Users Posts: 248 ✭✭mothel


    Sean_K wrote: »
    To be honest, you'll be fit enough to deal with any uphills on the route comfortably in a matter of weeks.

    Is there some medical reason you need the electric assist?

    No not a all! I am a 55 year old woman though, but I am fit and train in the gym several times a week. I just want to find new ways to enjoy staying in shape. The cycle from town can be a struggle in parts and I spoke to someone at a party recently who solved this with an electric bike ( a 20 something btw)


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    mothel
    Registered Users Posts: 248 ✭✭mothel


    Sean_K wrote: »
    To be honest, you'll be fit enough to deal with any uphills on the route comfortably in a matter of weeks.

    Is there some medical reason you need the electric assist?

    ps I have been told that a lightweight hybrid may better suit me?


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    72hundred
    Registered Users Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭72hundred


    A hybrid bike (perfect for around town) with a triple front gear (3 sizes of ring in the front) will allow you to climb any hill with Dublin city, albeit you'll be going a bit slower!


    EDIT: Beat me to the punch!


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    mothel
    Registered Users Posts: 248 ✭✭mothel


    72hundred wrote: »
    A hybrid bike (perfect for around town) with a triple front gear (3 sizes of ring in the front) will allow you to climb any hill with Dublin city, albeit you'll be going a bit slower!


    EDIT: Beat me to the punch!

    :D Thanks! I will have to research a hybrid then! I'm not very well up on the technicalities. Can you name some specific models I can have a look at?? Not TOO expensive, though should be a lot cheaper than electric assisted I guess!


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    72hundred
    Registered Users Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭72hundred


    mothel wrote: »
    :D Thanks! I will have to research a hybrid then! I'm not very well up on the technicalities. Can you name some specific models I can have a look at?? Not TOO expensive, though should be a lot cheaper than electric assisted I guess!

    I've not got great knowledge on the hybrids but there should be some of the more knowledgeable boardies around shortly.

    One thing is that buying from the internet can be a lot cheaper and if you know your size is definitely an option. (Sizes can be calculated from web formulas). Websites like www.chainreactioncycles.com are very good.


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    CianRyan
    Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055405801
    Have a look at that post.

    P.s.
    Thats my mammy. :)


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    mothel
    Registered Users Posts: 248 ✭✭mothel


    72hundred wrote: »
    I've not got great knowledge on the hybrids but there should be some of the more knowledgeable boardies around shortly.

    One thing is that buying from the internet can be a lot cheaper and if you know your size is definitely an option. (Sizes can be calculated from web formulas). Websites like www.chainreactioncycles.com are very good.

    Thanks a lot for the input, really appreciate it! Hopefully I'll get some more tips from the "more knowledgable boardies":)

    See the son found my thread! Jeez, is there nowhere private???? :D


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