Fat 52 year old about to take the plunge

Fat Andy

Finding my (electric) wheels
Mar 3, 2016
19
13
61
Hi everyone. I am a fairly regular commuter cyclist and have been using my 9 year old TREK hybrid for a few years on a very easy commute (less that 3 miles!) Owing to an office move I now have a Sutton to Putney trip of about 9 miles each way. Fearing for my 52 year old, much abused knees, I have taken the plunge and my Freego Raptor (11AH) is arriving tomorrow.

I thought long and hard and wanted a reasonably light bike and prefer the stripped down look. I am purchasing via a ride to work scheme and have to use Evans who in turn use E-bikes Direct. I narrowed my choice down to the Momentum Upstart and the Freego Raptor. Sadly I was unable to see or try either which was a surprise given that I am South London based. The current Upstart is being replaced and the new model, whilst better I'm sure, is priced well out of my range ( and exceeds the ride to work limit)
I am paying £549 for the double battery Raptor which is a staggeringly good deal.
Stand by for reports!!
 

Nigel01

Pedelecer
Feb 13, 2016
72
-10
65
Hi Andy. I am sure you will enjoy your daily ride. Welcome to our club. I have only been a member for two weeks. I appreciated my welcome.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Fat Andy

Lancslass

Esteemed Pedelecer
Nov 3, 2015
436
266
69
Egerton, BL7 North Bolton, Lancashire
Sounds rude to call you Fat Andy........ but that's what you called yourself so what the hell!:p
Anyway Fat Andy, enjoy the bike fella and the forum.;)
Hope your much abused knees enjoy the new bike.
 
  • Like
Reactions: RoRo and Fat Andy