Last year when I secured a ‘local’ job (compared to the 55 mile commute each way I was travelling before) I decided that combined with better eating and looking after myself I’d treat myself to a bike. After 20+ years in the workshop my knees aren’t the best. So when I decided I would cycle the 8 miles to my new job and leave the car at home I thought an e-bike would be the solution. So all through winter, rain, snow and ice I have ridden. 

 

I have no regrets what so ever. What a great bike. Comfortable and easy to ride. Great brakes and a good spec. The Bosch crank drive motor giving the assistance when required and turned down/off when I want to push hard. Range is impressive and I have done a few long rides (for me). 

 

1 year after deciding to do something about my health I am 5 stone lighter and doing things I’ve never done before. I really enjoy taking the Carrera out for pleasure rides and the commuting and it has been faultless. 

well done mate, that is really impressive!

If ever there was an option to double-like a post 😎

 

Mine (Whyte Coniston) had a dongle, so I could keep up with 30mph traffic, but I've recently taken it off so I can get more exercise, and riding it with the power off is much more exercise than riding my analogue bike.  Like you, I'm an all year round, all weather cyclist.  I'm just going past the 5,500 mile mark in three years.

 

Before and after photo's are a great advert - very well done indeed 👍

 

Gaz

Edited 25 June, 20196 yr by V6TDI