Am I doing the right thing ?

[Ia15]

Hi,
I currently cycle to work about 3 times per week 12 miles each way across South West London on a unpowered road bike and it takes approx 50 mins, under the cycle to work scheme i can get a reduced 2020 Giant road e 2 pro on sale for 2600.
I am hoping to cycle every day and avoid feeling quite as Knackered , would this be a decent choice for me, I average about 15.5 mph at the moment but struggle to ride more than 3 days and still be any use during the work day.
Many thanks

 

[sneggysteve]

Hi,
I currently cycle to work about 3 times per week 12 miles each way across South West London on a unpowered road bike and it takes approx 50 mins, under the cycle to work scheme i can get a reduced 2020 Giant road e 2 pro on sale for 2600.
I am hoping to cycle every day and avoid feeling quite as Knackered , would this be a decent choice for me, I average about 15.5 mph at the moment but struggle to ride more than 3 days and still be any use during the work day.
Many thanks

No idea about the bike itself. I have just had my 10 year old hybrid Giant Sedonna converted. I am 69 and just got back to cycling last May as something to do during lockdowns. I struggled on the hills here in S Wales hence conversion. I now happily do 30/35 mile trips three times a week only using assistance when really needed. I am sure you would see an immense difference but more experienced members will give you more detailed guidance

 

[Muddyfox]

That bike would be fine. I am 66 years old and ride a 14 mile circuit 5 or 6 times a week depending on the rain. Had to adjust my brain to not overtake everyone else on a bicycle, like I did in my younger days, and just be happy in the fact 15 to 18 mph is a very achievable average speed regardless of inclines or headwinds. Enjoy.

 

[Ia15]

Great ,many thanks for the encouragement.

 

[georgehenry]

There was a guy some years back who posted in the speed pedelec section about commuting on an earlier Giant road e bike that he had de restricted and it sounded like it flew along, though obviously a bit naughty. Keep it legal and it should still go fast on even the slightest of downhill gradients, and then push you up the hills. Although that bike should easily do the round trip, I think lithium batteries perform better if topped back up to full at work, so I don't know how hard it is to remove and charge the battery. The bike is slightly less nickable with the battery removed.

 

[Ia15]

Thanks George I will keep it topped up

 

[Oldbiker007]

Yes matey. I’m 68 and love cycling but was starting to struggle a little on the hills and longer rides of day 25-30 miles. I had my Orange 5 converted last October and it’s awesome. Doing 35-40 miles with over 3000 foot accent barely breaks sweat now. I feel confident I can continue to enjoy cycling, fresh air and lovely scenery for many years to come. Alan

 

[Woosh]

how about using your Cycle to Work voucher to get a kit for your bike?

 

[Ia15]

Hi Woosh ideally i would like to keep current bike as it is so i can ride with friends at weekend so that's the reason i wanted a dedicated e bike as commuter. Thanks