electric bike

[jp1]

So I had contemplated getting an e-bike for years. I finally pulled the trigger about a month ago. SO and I had gone to the EV expo 1 1/2 years ago and I'd LOVED one but it was just too expensive. THen I got the email from the manufacturer that it was being offered at half off as part of their black friday sale. The Bosch motor system is one generation out of date but otherwise it's thoroughly modern. I've been loving riding it ever since. It'll never make financial sense compared to just driving my 23 year old Honda that I inherited from my father but it's way more fun. And actually does give my a cardio workout. My apple watch says that I average around a 145 pulse when riding. And it gives me new opportunities for challenges like "don't take the car anywhere for a full week" that are fun without actually being an inconvenience. And perhaps most importantly, it is from a German company that does manufacturing in Korea, so buying it before trump's tariff war seemed like a good decision.

[rosarugosa]

Cool! Do you live in a bike-friendly area? I would say my area is not particularly bike-friendly, although they've been trying to make it more so.

[iris lilies]

That sounds fun. I like the idea of “ No Drive” challenges. We used to have those here, along with “ no spend” challenges.
I was able to participate in No Drive challenges because I could walk to work.

[KayLR]

I love hearing about your experience because I have been coveting an e bike too.

[jp1]

Our area is actually really good for bikes. Bike lanes on most of the main streets, lots of bike paths. Last weekend I was able to ride on a path from near us along the bay coast 6 or 7 miles to the south. Then I used the bike's navigation system to come home on streets and an interior bike path, which worked great except for the spot where it tried to have me go up someone's driveway and through their backyard...

[jp1]

I've also started what may well be the most boring youtube channel ever. Although I already have 1 subscriber! Anyone interested in what it's like where we live can watch videos I've been making with an old GoPro attached to my handlebars.

https://www.youtube.com/@BikinginMarin

[Tybee]

Is it healthy to have a pulse of 145? I honestly don't know but when I was doing pulmonary rehab that would have been considered too high?

[jp1]

Is it healthy to have a pulse of 145? I honestly don't know but when I was doing pulmonary rehab that would have been considered too high?

Supposedly the max heart rate for someone healthy my age is between 162-169 depending on what calculation one uses and a vigorous workout is 85% of that, which is 138-144. 140-145 is what I average when going uphill while hiking so if it’s too much I’ve been overdoing it for years.

[happystuff]

Congrats! I have also coveted ebikes, but haven't taken the plunge to purchase one yet. Can I ask the brand/manufacturer? Thanks in advance.

[jp1]

It’s a Bulls Bikes Iconic EVO 2. Class 3- battery assist 28 mph max speed. 750 watt motor, 625 w/hour battery, Bosch motor. On the turbo assist setting it’s good for about 30 miles on a charge and takes about 4 hours to recharge.