Eureka moment ??

[(NoLongerRegistered#15675)]

Been mountain biking I,d guess 30 years or so,my first decent bike was first gen GT Timberline, no doubt somebody can put a date on that.
No great revelation but there always has been a bit of looking down on ebikes by mtb fraternity..think its diminishing, and to be fair upto a couple of years ago I wouldn't have dreamt of going on one let alone buying one...
Tried one 18 months ago and was extremely impressed but still thought " what's point" ..I cycle for exercise..Then a couple of months ago,after fighting a 30 mph headwind for 40 mins, then turning around and getting back to car in record time and enjoying ride more than ever( the return journey!) I thought " wouldn't it be great to always have that 30 mph wind on your back"...Borrowed an ebike following week..my principals quickly changed. Tried a few over past month or so. Read on here a lot. Ordered a Yam Haibike.( Hard seven)

 

[WorldClassAccident]

Snapped my foot off 3 1/2 years ago. It has been touch and go between amputation and total ankle fusion.

I had it fused last September and was told I was okay to walk, swim and cycle at 10am last Tuesday. I bought a Scott eGenius at 11am.

Keep the bike in setting 1 or 2 (out of 4) and you are still pedaling and exercising. I use mine off road so the limiter isn't such an issue. It is like riding on dry trails where the bike rolls easily instead of the reality of claggy muddy trails. It allows me to ride which I couldn't really do before.

 

[(NoLongerRegistered#15675)]

Snapped my foot off 3 1/2 years ago. It has been touch and go between amputation and total ankle fusion.

I had it fused last September and was told I was okay to walk, swim and cycle at 10am last Tuesday. I bought a Scott eGenius at 11am.

Keep the bike in setting 1 or 2 (out of 4) and you are still pedaling and exercising. I use mine off road so the limiter isn't such an issue. It is like riding on dry trails where the bike rolls easily instead of the reality of claggy muddy trails. It allows me to ride which I couldn't really do before.

Its great you are getting biking again. Well done. You must have put some effort in.

 

[WorldClassAccident]

You must have put some effort in.

Other than smiling through the pain and refusing to accept the amputation, not really. Just sat back eating Tramadol and Tamazapan washed down with beer and wine. Now 4 stone heavier than I was but hoping to lose that over the summer.

Being clear of the pain pills has really helped sharpen my mind and give me focus again. I probably wouldn't have worked out how to free-chip my bike in my previous torpid state. Having said that, I think I would have gone made during 6 months in bed if I hadn't been stoned. Every silver lining has a cloud

 

[(NoLongerRegistered#15675)]

You must have put some effort in.

Other than smiling through the pain and refusing to accept the amputation, not really. Just sat back eating Tramadol and Tamazapan washed down with beer and wine. Now 4 stone heavier than I was but hoping to lose that over the summer.

Being clear of the pain pills has really helped sharpen my mind and give me focus again. I probably wouldn't have worked out how to free-chip my bike in my previous torpid state. Having said that, I think I would have gone made during 6 months in bed if I hadn't been stoned. Every silver lining has a cloud

I,ve had a similar but much less severe issue. Basically my right knee was almost beyond repair, combination of snapped cruciates and worsening arthritis. NHS said new knee with addition of curtailing many activities...Instead opted for stem cell and graft with 5 months rehab...just about finished now..Cycling is great for it as long as I limit forces..no standing on pedals..keep low gears but cadence not above 70 ish. Ebike perfect.
Good luck with yours.

 

[Gringo]

Been there, done that
snapped my cruciate 35 years ago and being a hero ( tw@) and not knowing the damage I'd done, I just hobbled around and my knee sort of got better !
Over the years my week knee led to more accidents and subsequent operations, now both knees are without cartilage and worsening arthritis.
I can cycle on the flat just fine but it ain't flat where I live !
I'm chuffed to bits with my cube & the current legal pedelecs on the market and think they're perfectly fit for the purpose they were intended.

 

[greyfox69]

Ditto 40 years of kneeling down as an Engineer, together with chasing around a muddy field after a ball led to ligament and cartlidge damage to right knee, damage to left knee, then eureka..................... ebike the future is bright

 

[(NoLongerRegistered#15675)]

Ditto 40 years of kneeling down as an Engineer, together with chasing around a muddy field after a ball led to ligament and cartlidge damage to right knee, damage to left knee, then eureka..................... ebike the future is bright

Nice one..

 

[robdon]

Three hip replacements, last one July 2015, still a bit painful, but hoping to get out on e-bike next month.
I have been on the tramadol as well.

 

[mike killay]

You all have my admiration.

 

[WorldClassAccident]

Three hip replacements

You are "Jake the Peg" and I claim my £5



Sorry.

If it is any consolation I have more than the average number of legs but less that the average number of ankles

 

[Fingers]

I've had my heart broken twice.

That smarted.

 

[anotherkiwi]

I've had my heart broken twice.

That smarted.

I am still trying to get over the once and that was years ago...

 

[Gringo]

I've had my heart broken twice.

That smarted.

a wicked witch turned mine to stone so its now unbreakable.

 

[flecc]

a wicked witch turned mine to stone so its now unbreakable.

Happens to all of us in the end.
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