Mountain biking

[Elsa TLC]

It's the beginning of the summer I think I need to invest in a decent Bike.

https://www.evanscycles.com/whyte-e-504-compact-electric-mountain-bike-931493?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8IfABhBXEiwAxRHlsBCEGH5fet9plTY0KHvNYD_KZ84RfOQ1xt6JT9WnsnwolWIbxj3iQhoCwy8QAvD_BwE#colcode=93149303

Im looking at this one.

Any advice?

 

[johnny2007]

You're not looking at a mountain bike, you're looking at an electric bike aka lazy fatty's bike

 

[Elsa TLC]

You're not looking at a mountain bike, you're looking at an electric bike aka lazy fatty's bike

I've got to get down from the mountain somehow.

 

[johnny2007]

For that sort of money you can get 3 great mountain bikes with top components.
But then you'd have to pedal and sweat...

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Nothing wrong with ebikes, can be a great laugh, Johnny blowing hot air again.

 

[johnny2007]

Nothing wrong with ebikes, can be a great laugh, Johnny blowing hot air again.

Ebikes are for pussiess.
Real people push the pedals and enjoy the burning in the tights.
Not that you would ever experience something like that from your smelly armchair...

 

[Elsa TLC]

My reason for wanting an Electric bike is:

During my last stint of good riding, it was in and around lockdown.

Id cross the border into Hertfordshire over fields through forests, and across an old WW2 airfield.
This one occasion i made it to Standon off the A10 the hard way. However it was a lovely hot day. I wasn't going 15 miles back along the same route in reverse with my back pack now loaded with Sourdough bread frim the village bakers. To hard. Yet riding a mountain bike along miles of country roads with many hills wasn't as much pleasure.

So slow. Other more racing bikes were coasting past me with ease. I then decided my next bike would be Electric.

 

[johnny2007]

My reason for wanting an Electric bike is:

During my last stint of good riding, it was in and around lockdown.

Id cross the border into Hertfordshire over fields through forests, and across an old WW2 airfield.
This one occasion i made it to Standon off the A10 the hard way. However it was a lovely hot day. I wasn't going 15 miles back along the same route in reverse , to hard. Yet riding a mountain bike along miles of country roads with many hills wasn't as much pleasure.

So slow. Other more racing bikes were coasting past me with ease. I then decided my next bike would be Electric.

If you prefer speed over scenery and harder terrain, go on the road.
Mountain biking will never be fast, in fact, on my regular round of 20 miles I only average 14/15mph, that's a mix of gravel, paths in woodland and some hard trails.
But the natural environment, absence of cars and other bikers make it worthwhile.
When I go with friends I don't enjoy it as much, because I have to go at their pace and mind them to avoid falling.
Don't worry if you're not as fit as you would like; start riding and within a month you'll see major progress, trust me.
If someone starts riding with you and have same level of fitness you'll enjoy it more.
Don't go with someone much faster or much slower than you.

 

[Elsa TLC]

If you prefer speed over scenery and harder terrain, go on the road.
Mountain biking will never be fast, in fact, on my regular round of 20 miles I only average 14/15mph, that's a mix of gravel, paths in woodland and some hard trails.
But the natural environment, absence of cars and other bikers make it worthwhile.
When I go with friends I don't enjoy it as much, because I have to go at their pace and mind them to avoid falling.
Don't worry if you're not as fit as you would like; start riding and within a month you'll see major progress, trust me.
If someone starts riding with you and have same level of fitness you'll enjoy it more.
Don't go with someone much faster or much slower than you.

I've thought about a Hybrid as I enjoy the roads and the tow paths as much as I'd enjoy the rough.

If I had the room and the money I'd buy two bikes.

I borrowed a mate racer at the time, but i hated the ride. It more likely wasn't a good quality bike but it was new.

My daughter has a mountain bike and we will ride together to get her fitness up for football.

All this taken into consideration I believe an electric bike is my way forward.

 

[camerart]

Hi,
I used to ride a bike, with a tent, sleeping bag and camera, for miles and really enjoyed it.
Time has gone by and the old knees aren't so good, so I added an electric motor to my bike, which enables me to still use the bike.
Good for some and not for others!
C

 

[Elsa TLC]

Hi,
I used to ride a bike, with a tent, sleeping bag and camera, for miles and really enjoyed it.
Time has gone by and the old knees aren't so good, so I added an electric motor to my bike, which enables me to still use the bike.
Good for some and not for others!
C

I think that's a good point!

The motor may be the difference to me using it or not. Or the amount of time I go out on it.

I'm getting older. Just kicking around with my girls leaves my body stiff.

The motor is there as an aid not as auto pilot so as i can drop off for a power nap.

 

[motorbiking]

My reason for wanting an Electric bike is:

During my last stint of good riding, it was in and around lockdown.

Id cross the border into Hertfordshire over fields through forests, and across an old WW2 airfield.
This one occasion i made it to Standon off the A10 the hard way. However it was a lovely hot day. I wasn't going 15 miles back along the same route in reverse with my back pack now loaded with Sourdough bread frim the village bakers. To hard. Yet riding a mountain bike along miles of country roads with many hills wasn't as much pleasure.

So slow. Other more racing bikes were coasting past me with ease. I then decided my next bike would be Electric.

Whyte make great bikes. I have several, 146 works, full carbon a 901 and a 905 none of them e-bikes. The bike in the link is basically a 901 / £900 bike with the rest going on the power. if you are finding a conventional MTB a bit slow or hard for long distances, I would suggest some slicker tyres, more air in the tyres, checking the seat is at the correct height.

 

[Elsa TLC]

Whyte make great bikes. I have several, 146 works, full carbon a 901 and a 905 none of them e-bikes. The bike in the link is basically a 901 / £900 bike with the rest going on the power. if you are finding a conventional MTB a bit slow or hard for long distances, I would suggest some slicker tyres, more air in the tyres, checking the seat is at the correct height.

This has been suggested to me. And is something I'd consider once i could warrant the extra cost.

This wouldn't work however with the sort of cycling I enjoyed.
The fields, forests & tow paths. Then a leisurely ride back home along the roads and through the lovely Herts & Essex villages..

 

[motorbiking]

This has been suggested to me. And is something I'd consider once i could warrant the extra cost.

This wouldn't work however with the sort of cycling I enjoyed.
The fields, forests & tow paths. Then a leisurely ride back home along the roads and through the lovely Herts & Essex villages..

The "e" bit is costing you £1,500. A used 901 on eBay will cost about £500, a set of semi slicks or XC tyres will set you back £50 for a decent set.
A T130 full suspension will cost about £800 used. Either would make excellent cross country trail bikes.

 

[Elsa TLC]

The "e" bit is costing you £1,500. A used 901 on eBay will cost about £500, a set of semi slicks or XC tyres will set you back £50 for a decent set.
A T130 full suspension will cost about £800 used. Either would make excellent cross country trail bikes.

I'm looking at this sort of set up.

Im just not sure i can afford the support car.