I had some time to kill yesterday so I stopped into a big LBS that I have only been to once, several years ago. My primary purpose was to see in-person and possibly ride a "+" bike. I ended up killing many birds with one stone, when the owner came out and chatted me up and asked if I had time to ride an e-bike. He had a whole row of demo bikes and he asked me what type bike I like and I emphasized that I like "FAT" tires. So, he put me on a full-suspension, 27.5+ e-bike. This let me experience: an e-bike, 27.5, plus size tires, current progressive trail geometry (slack head angle, really short stem, wide handlebar) and front AND rear suspension. All of these are things I've been curious about.
I would encourage everyone to go out and try an e-bike. This video I found last night sums up my experience perfectly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fAtNi2Nozc&t=131s The bike I rode was the FS version of the bike in the video. Things I learned: 1) I definately liked the plus tires and want them (probably 27.5) on my next bike. 2) I loved the short stem-wide handlebar combination. 3) I definately want a front suspension (I have arthritis in my shoulders and am getting more and more into off-road riding and my 2.10" tires don't provide enough cushion) 4) Rear suspension wasn't a bad thing and I might consider it for my next bike. 5) Schwalbe Rocket Ron tires handle and turn better than my Maxxis Torch 29's, which are basically slicks. 6) Riding an e-bike is the most fun I've ever had on a bicycle. I'm not sure I would want an e-bike for trail riding but a nice, cushy e-Rivendell is something that should exist and something I would love to own. On Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 1:19:23 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I did the deed and you can see it here. I bought this kit used and > attached to a hybrid, then decided I liked it so much that I wanted it on a > nicer bike. It still needs wood fenders installed, and the wires need a > better cover than that blue plastic I jury-rigged to avoid today's > after-rain spray. Check it out, people who check out things! > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/18972972@N08/shares/GR3Qjv > > Joe "Electric Avenue" Bernard > Vallejo, CA. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
