That’s the interesting thing about bikes. It would appear I got the math wrong, or my perception of Ebikes was off, but I now looking forward to an enormous amount of fun hill climbing on my bike. My biggest concern about riding an Ebike was that I would degrade my fitness level because of the assist. I'm not sure of the formula concerning such things, the strange physics and bicycle alchemy, but it was reassuring to me. Quite odd, but I suppose it makes sense in a physiological sort of way. Yes, my Diverge would have gotten me there and back a lot faster, but, the calories were almost identical. Partly the calorie curiosity, and partly pragmatism.what would happen if I happened if my battery died, far from my starting point.right? Well, I was quite surprised at just how easy it was to roll along at a decent speed without destroying my legs. I know, who want's to pedal a 1X11 50lb Gravel bike 25k with no assist whatsoever *see geek*, but I was curious so I had to scratch that itch. So today, I decided to do another well recorded route.25k, but this time, I decided to do the route on the Giant.with the power off. Using all the available assist settings, for the Ebike, I burned almost the identical amount of calories as I do on my Diverge. The figure that jumped out at me was Calories burned. I use Cyclemeter Elite to track and record my data, so I have at least 2 years worth still on my phone, so I can easily pull it up to compare data from the same routes. It started when I rode the bike home from the shop, a distance of about 14.5 kms. So, to the caloric burn part.I have done no real scientific study, outside of repetition of distance, pre-ride meal, weather, tire pressure. but of course the rationalization begins, and it's all "oh but of course we both need one if we want to ride up the the bay or down to the shore over the mountains.right? Right. Her getting an Ebike.to level the playing field. Then she spots a slightly used 2019/sold last November Giant Toughroad GX E+ at the LBS where she was finalizing the sale on her Ebike.turns to me and says."Oh look! that's nice, do you like it? Well, do politicians lie? So, after an amazing test ride I was convinced, and we were both so excited that we actually forgot the whole point of Problem solved.right? no more me constantly looping back, her busting a quad trying to keep up with me.oh I'm sorry, I really tried to take it nice and.moderate, but it's not in my DNA.I don't exactly race down the trails, but.never mind, you get it.right?Īt his point, I'm still thinking, this is a much more level playing field.she has an Ebike, and can now keep up, less fretting, more trail banter etc etc. so she pondered and researched, and decided an Ebike would fit the bill. My wife who also loves riding expressed a keen interest in keeping up with me one day. I closely followed with nerdy glee, each development and advancement as the years went by. But, I really missed the challenge of hills, but alas, at 67, my "desire" to climb and feel the burn was dwindling.until the advent of Ebikes. I live in a valley, and spend a great deal of my retirement riding up and down the the abandoned rail-trails up and down the valley and along the shores. Sure I was a tad skeptical about the speed and enjoyment aspect.for me, as I still love my Specialized Diverge.22lbs, nimble, fast and a delight to ride. So, Ebikes were a natural progression for me. Being new to Ebikes, but having been bicycling since 1960, I have run the gamut from paperboy, long distance riding, amateur MTB racing.at which I sincerely sucked.not a win.ever, loads of DNF'sĪnyhoo, in the advent of computed assistance, to keep track of every possible biometric and data point, I, being kinda geeky, embraced the advancement of cycling.geometry, speed, weight, materials, micro-processors etc.
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