Post by cbm on Oct 3, 2014 10:14:33 GMT
While out walking the dogs in local forest met a guy speeding uphill towards me Mature gentleman with bike the likes of I have never see Very light looking no suspension frame, massive battery pack on frame and very large extra battery on panier at back Could hardly lift the bike off the ground BUT he had already biked 18 mls to where I met him and reckoned another 30 or so miles once home With his battery packs said they would last 90-100mls Explained that when he went at 12mls/hr or more battery switched off to save power - yes I know electric mtbs are available but with this range? Was about to suggest going off forest road when thought - if he hits a deep bog him and his tank might disappear forever! Asked him what make his bike was - China with a contribution of back wheel with motor from Check Republic via eBay Obviously no use for off road trails or is it - probably only would be of use on semi dry hard surface and no technical bits Anyhow point of all this is that I am pretty sure that at my age have bought my last mountain bike maybe I will get something like this next rather than pack it in or even worse become a roadie - think of the trail centres and natural trails where you could follow a group using forest, farm roads and tracks to complete the ride and meet up at points with mates - sounds good!
