tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post6351733309824692565..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: Back on 2 wheels - first impressionsGeoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-20324955931180122742022-06-23T13:21:32.560+12:002022-06-23T13:21:32.560+12:00By the way, a neighbour imported a conversion kit ...By the way, a neighbour imported a conversion kit for his pedal bike. It was about $700 US for powered rear wheel, battery and controller from AliExpress.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-56675504889061131672022-06-23T13:16:55.289+12:002022-06-23T13:16:55.289+12:00Hi Richard,
The bike has exceeded my expectations.... Hi Richard,<br />The bike has exceeded my expectations. It's a reasonably high spec for proper off-roading. Charging rate isn't too bad. From single figure percentage to around 80% is in the order of 2 hours. I'll be heading out in about an hour for some exercise!<br />Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-29854443809742215292022-06-23T13:07:59.290+12:002022-06-23T13:07:59.290+12:00That looks like a great e-bike. I was looking for ...That looks like a great e-bike. I was looking for one with a motor on the crank but decided that they were a bit over my budget. Especially since I didn’t see myself taking long rides. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-77829032581950247942022-06-21T10:11:48.259+12:002022-06-21T10:11:48.259+12:00Thanks Kofla - great to be active!Thanks Kofla - great to be active!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-52557586035787170912022-06-21T10:11:15.030+12:002022-06-21T10:11:15.030+12:00Thanks Dave, I'm having great fun and thanks s...Thanks Dave, I'm having great fun and thanks so much for the advice, it's appreciated! I doubt that I'll do anything risky as old bodies don't bounce well but very much looking forward to a bit of exploring. Wonderful to be in the fresh air. BTW, my mate and old boss John White is off tomorrow on another challenge in OZ. I'll send you the tracking route.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-17442545115734372902022-06-21T07:22:03.688+12:002022-06-21T07:22:03.688+12:00Thanks Ian. I'm thoroughly enjoying it and am...Thanks Ian. I'm thoroughly enjoying it and amazingly, it's good for me too as long as I don't come off big time 😄Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-90359928993813033962022-06-20T23:55:37.506+12:002022-06-20T23:55:37.506+12:00Have fun with the new toy! Have fun with the new toy! Kofla Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020407690818662882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-50911405194717589222022-06-20T23:13:50.650+12:002022-06-20T23:13:50.650+12:00About time Geoff! Welcome to the club.
That looks ...About time Geoff! Welcome to the club.<br />That looks like a good bit of kit. As you have already noted, dismounting takes some forethought. Also, going down steep inclines you need to stand and get your weight behind the seat. The C of G on a pushie (even one with a boat anchor on the bottom bracket) is very high because the rider is the influencing factor, unlike a motorcycle. Going uphill, slide your bum toward the front of the seat. On really steep stuff the nose of the saddle and your "freckle" should be closely acquainted! Yes, cycling IS an exciting sport, sport!<br />I agree on the quality of the manuals. I haven't seen any brand of bicycle manufacturer provide anything more than a "generic" owners manual - except for Cannondale. Both my Cannondales have excellent, type specific owners manuals.<br />Enjoy mate and I hope to see more photos and your thoughts on the journey.<br />Cheers.<br />DaveFlyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-61619320877309746532022-06-20T23:05:49.509+12:002022-06-20T23:05:49.509+12:00Great scenery Geoff, and a good way to get there t...Great scenery Geoff, and a good way to get there too. Enjoy.<br /><br />IanCashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084774009685284306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-8552022669911030372022-06-16T19:24:34.093+12:002022-06-16T19:24:34.093+12:00Hi Andrew,
Yep, still got strong connections to mo...Hi Andrew,<br />Yep, still got strong connections to motorcycles 😃. I'm not too interested in the really tough stuff as old bones don't bounce too well but there are plenty of fun trails. Safe travels mate!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-88150688835084270752022-06-16T19:10:22.719+12:002022-06-16T19:10:22.719+12:00Well, at least the motor is made by a decent manuf...Well, at least the motor is made by a decent manufacturer...<br /><br />Nice one Geoff, I'm sure you can find some nice gnarly trails in your area...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-81448689354908749522022-06-16T07:17:08.109+12:002022-06-16T07:17:08.109+12:00Oops, my bad Sonja! I thought that the price was o...Oops, my bad Sonja! I thought that the price was ok to our end of the world. Well, it's a lot of fun so far thanks. Good point about that last photo. After all, Coromandel is 50 years behind the rest of the world 😃Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-22010147178550750572022-06-16T06:15:07.109+12:002022-06-16T06:15:07.109+12:00You forgot to mention 2634 EUR, which is a pretty ...You forgot to mention 2634 EUR, which is a pretty good deal given that the pedal powered two-wheeler had to be delivered to your neck of the woods. Nice bike, Geoff. Hope you have a lot of fun on those beautiful Coromandel trails. <br /><br />BTW, the last pic looks like out of a commercial back when your vintage car was still brand-new. Nicely set in scene!SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com