Hi there,
I am new to the forum, and going round in circles trying to find the information I need. So hoping there are some other heavy riders out there who can help me : )
Back ground:
I would like to buy an ebike to help get me back into cycling (last rode regularly ten years ago but lost confidence after being knocked off my bike by a car). I think an ebike would best get me riding again and help improve my fitness. But also I would really like to be able to do my daily commute on it. It is a fairly long commute of about ten miles each way. Might be ambitious at first, but eventually would like to be doing it every day, so would be putting in quite a few miles a week eventually. My ride would not be particularly hilly, mostly roads, some canal paths.
I am a plus size person, weighing around 130kg (its been awhile since I braved the scales) so I need a bike that is strong enough to take my weight. I would prefer a more upright riding position as more comfortable at my size. And I think a step through frame, or at least a lowered bar, to make it easier to stop start in traffic (confidence an issue after accident).
Question:
Can anyone recommend a bike that would be suitable for my needs, preferably one you have used yourself (and are you a plus size person, too? )I know that all that weight might be a strain on parts when going up hills, but I am fully prepared to push a bike up hills if needed. I just don't want to invest in the not inconsiderable cost of an ebike, just to find out that while the frame can take the weight, the component parts pack up!
I've come to the conclusion that I should be looking for hydraulic disk brakes, and tyres with a greater number of spokes for strength. But there are things I am not clear what is the best option for a heavier rider/in general, such as rear hub drive or mid drive? Hub and derailleur gears?
Any help gratefully received!
I am new to the forum, and going round in circles trying to find the information I need. So hoping there are some other heavy riders out there who can help me : )
Back ground:
I would like to buy an ebike to help get me back into cycling (last rode regularly ten years ago but lost confidence after being knocked off my bike by a car). I think an ebike would best get me riding again and help improve my fitness. But also I would really like to be able to do my daily commute on it. It is a fairly long commute of about ten miles each way. Might be ambitious at first, but eventually would like to be doing it every day, so would be putting in quite a few miles a week eventually. My ride would not be particularly hilly, mostly roads, some canal paths.
I am a plus size person, weighing around 130kg (its been awhile since I braved the scales) so I need a bike that is strong enough to take my weight. I would prefer a more upright riding position as more comfortable at my size. And I think a step through frame, or at least a lowered bar, to make it easier to stop start in traffic (confidence an issue after accident).
Question:
Can anyone recommend a bike that would be suitable for my needs, preferably one you have used yourself (and are you a plus size person, too? )I know that all that weight might be a strain on parts when going up hills, but I am fully prepared to push a bike up hills if needed. I just don't want to invest in the not inconsiderable cost of an ebike, just to find out that while the frame can take the weight, the component parts pack up!
I've come to the conclusion that I should be looking for hydraulic disk brakes, and tyres with a greater number of spokes for strength. But there are things I am not clear what is the best option for a heavier rider/in general, such as rear hub drive or mid drive? Hub and derailleur gears?
Any help gratefully received!
