My electric bike is here!

[Jim]

FedX just dropped them off at the barn and I have them on the charger. Any advice for a first time user?

 

[Neal]

Nothing to it, just enjoy it. But understand the different features such as my Trek has a walk feature which helps with a little power when walking along side or loading up a ramp. They are different in features, etc. Looking forward to your first impressions and pics.

 

[Jim]

Nothing to it, just enjoy it. But understand the different features such as my Trek has a walk feature which helps with a little power when walking along side or loading up a ramp. They are different in features, etc. Looking forward to your first impressions and pics.

Yep, read about the "walk" feature.

OK, guess I'll go check and see if it's charged yet. Woo-hoo!

 

[Jim]

Didn't get a chance to ride much as we were setting up for the cement pad on site 8 most of the day. But I did get a chance to ride it a bit afterwards and it's really a blast. That being said, there's a lot going on to pay attention to and it's going to take a little while to get proficient with it.

There are 5 gears up/down and two different buttons to use, one for shifting up and the other when shifting down. I think I could have come up with a better design, but it-is-what-it-is. There are also 5 different levels of assist, and each level acts a bit differently with the gear that you are in. And there are two ways to make the bike provide you with assistance, one is automatic and happens when you peddle. The other is activated by a twist of the handle, the same manner you would speed up on a motorcycle.

So yeah, a bunch of stuff going on with this bike so it's going to take a while to learn. And then toss in the fact that there is very little around here that is flat. Most of the time I'm either going up a hill, or coming down the other side. Getting comfortable with all of these different gear and assist settings is going to take a bit. But it's a blast so far. Hadn't thought about a helmet but I think getting a couple will be a good idea.

 

[Neal]

Can't wait for your OneWheel to arrive!!

 

[Old Bubblehead]

Rubber parts stay on ground, work up to your limitations but know then before you push envelope. Enjoy!

 

[MapNerd]

Pics or it didn’t happen, @Jim

 

[Jim]

So, does everyone wear a helmet? I mentioned it to Trish and she scoffed at me like I'm some kind of wimp. lol, don't want to be the wimpy guy on the bike but on the other hand, I don't want to see my brains leaking off the side of the curb either.

 

[Jim]

Pics or it didn’t happen, @Jim

Let me find on of those 1-hour photomats and I'll get the film developed.

 

[Neemer]

I don't want to see my brains leaking off the side of the curb either.

Chicks dig scars.

 

[Jim]

Chicks dig scars.

Perhaps, but they like guys with brains more!

 

[RKins]

If you've had a motorcycle before and rode a lot you know that a corner with sand or gravel is a doom about to happen Same on a bicycle, human powered or battery powered. I wore a lid when I rode my motorcycle (even though in FL not required) - only takes one crash, ask Gary Busey.

 

[Jim]

If you've had a motorcycle before and rode a lot you know that a corner with sand or gravel is a doom about to happen Same on a bicycle, human powered or battery powered. I wore a lid when I rode my motorcycle (even though in FL not required) - only takes one crash, ask Gary Busey.

Believe me when I say, I truly understand the importance of safety equipment/helmets!

 

[J&JD]

Pics or it didn’t happen, @Jim

Still didn’t happen Jim…..

 

[Jim]

Still didn’t happen Jim…..

lol, OK. I'll take pic's tomorrow.