Guest guest Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 I have looked into this and the electric bike technology has advanced very much. The only problem is they are priced in the $1000-$2000 range. I decided to start out (at age 61, fused ankle and fairly disabled) with a regular bike. So far (couple of rides) I can do 1 to 1.5 Miles, rest and return. That's a lot farther than I can walk. I am tired and my legs are sore after riding but I don't think I'm overdoing it. If the distance doesn't start to improve, I still may try an electric just to cover more ground and stay out longer > > Jackie, > > There are now commonplace bikes that have electric assistance, and a lot of it, too. If you miss the biking, rather than just needing a place to " not have to stand, " can offer the biking experience back to you. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Good for you! Lori From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of lanman4choice Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 10:07 AM Subject: Re: electric bikes I have looked into this and the electric bike technology has advanced very much. The only problem is they are priced in the $1000-$2000 range. I decided to start out (at age 61, fused ankle and fairly disabled) with a regular bike. So far (couple of rides) I can do 1 to 1.5 Miles, rest and return. That's a lot farther than I can walk. I am tired and my legs are sore after riding but I don't think I'm overdoing it. If the distance doesn't start to improve, I still may try an electric just to cover more ground and stay out longer > > Jackie, > > There are now commonplace bikes that have electric assistance, and a lot of it, too. If you miss the biking, rather than just needing a place to " not have to stand, " can offer the biking experience back to you. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Fantastic news! I absolutely love my bike. The great thing with cycling is that it is mostly hip strength, which from what I understand is something that we (those of us with CMT) can build slowly and over time. Just being able to go around the block or to the park on a sunny day is absolutely brilliant. Keep at it and enjoy. And as for an electric bike - it will help you go further distances, but nothing replaces the feeling of achievement of doing cycling without assistance. Personally I have confidence you will cycle the distance you want with time and without assistance, as you clearly have the right attitude. Smiles from London, Donna > > > > Jackie, > > > > There are now commonplace bikes that have electric assistance, and a lot of it, too. If you miss the biking, rather than just needing a place to " not have to stand, " can offer the biking experience back to you. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 I think with time your distance will increase over time. I ride my bike a lot and can go quite a ways now. (I have much better balance on a bike than on my feet. lol!) I love being outdoors and it helps me cover distance that I couldn't on my feet. While in Florida recently I out-rode my non-CMT husband! We went 12 miles and he thought he was gonna die (it was 95 degrees out) but, though tired, I was good. It wasn't too much. Of course, I still have decent quads which helps. I even use my bike like some would a scooter. For instance, I take it to NASCAR races because we have to park so far away. They don't have an official place for me to chain it (which irritates me) but the police officer at the gate let me put it behind his booth. Happy riding! Angie > > > > Jackie, > > > > There are now commonplace bikes that have electric assistance, and a lot of it, too. If you miss the biking, rather than just needing a place to " not have to stand, " can offer the biking experience back to you. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Thanks for all the encouragement. I'm sure I will get stronger and go further over time, but right now 12 miles seems inconceivable. I backed off on the electric assist bikes partly because I was afraid I wouldn't' challenge myself as much, but I think it's a good idea for some people. Nascargirl: Florida and Nascar events? Are you by chance in Daytona? We spent last Spring in Daytona Shores. Didn't catch any events at the raceway > > > > > > Jackie, > > > > > > There are now commonplace bikes that have electric assistance, and a lot of it, too. If you miss the biking, rather than just needing a place to " not have to stand, " can offer the biking experience back to you. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 lanman: Actually the Florida trip and the Nascar race where two separate events. We went to Nascar in Bristol, TN. We like to travel... thus the need for the bike! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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