Hi everyone, I am a 49 year old cycling enthusiast. Unfortunately 9 months ago I had a heart attack (while cycling!!) followed by quadruple bypass surgery which has kept me quiet for a while. The thing with heart conditions is that it is dangerous not to exercise and it is dangerous to exercise too much. I have been on my bike again wearing a heart monitor and I have found it is all fine and dandy until I hit a hill and then, even at slow speeds my heart rate shoots up. So I am looking for something to get up over the hills without adding so much weight that cycling becomes a chore rather than a pleasure. I am talking obviously about pedal assist rather than full electric cycling.
I currently have a Decathlon Triban 3(00) road bike. This bike weights in at under 10kg. so it's a breeze to cycle on. I would prefer to get a kit so I stick with my trusty steed (we have been through a lot together), but I am open to changing the bike if that would be better. The main concern is that doubling the weight will make cycling on the flat a struggle. Like for most people price is a big consideration also.
I live on a short, steep hill (1km @ 6% average, 10% in places). I would like to be able to do 50km spins, but most of my trips would be half that, so a system where I carry a 2nd battery might work. My old training routes included hills of up to 5km long at 3-4% average and I would love to be able to do them again safely. I am about 65kg (10 stone) so not adding too much weight myself.
I would appreciate any thoughts, ideas you have.
I currently have a Decathlon Triban 3(00) road bike. This bike weights in at under 10kg. so it's a breeze to cycle on. I would prefer to get a kit so I stick with my trusty steed (we have been through a lot together), but I am open to changing the bike if that would be better. The main concern is that doubling the weight will make cycling on the flat a struggle. Like for most people price is a big consideration also.
I live on a short, steep hill (1km @ 6% average, 10% in places). I would like to be able to do 50km spins, but most of my trips would be half that, so a system where I carry a 2nd battery might work. My old training routes included hills of up to 5km long at 3-4% average and I would love to be able to do them again safely. I am about 65kg (10 stone) so not adding too much weight myself.
I would appreciate any thoughts, ideas you have.