They open sooo much more for you, especially if you have health issues. Just having the ability to not dislocate your knee on a hill got me back in the game big time
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melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone âš5â© âšmonthsâ© ago
so several months ago, I sought advice from this sub on ebikes, and got some great input from a few people (Calhoon? thornburywitch? taleya? I canât remember, but they seem likelyâŠ). Just wanted to say that a few weeks ago, I bought one (a kalkhoff as recommended by, I think, Calhoon?) and it has been perfect. Affordable (to me, I recognise that is not the same for everone), low end ebike, perfect for the commute from home to work. it is SO MUCH FUN to ride.
I love her (her name is Debra, just FYI).
model: everybodyebikes.com.au/âŠ/kalkhoff-endeavour-1-b?vâŠ
almost a total car replacement for anything in aâŠsayâŠ25k radius!
Taleya@aussie.zone âš5â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone âš5â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Total fan of ebikes myself. I would consider a hitchable trailer for bulk shopping for your next investment. It will be mine. The 25k radius is about right for an ebike. They really are a freedom machine.
Nath@aussie.zone âš5â© âšmonthsâ© ago
A rear rack and paneer set will carry a decent amount of cargo. Probably enough for a single personâs weekly shop.
dumblederp@aussie.zone âš5â© âšmonthsâ© ago
saag paneer?
stepchook@mastodon.au âš5â© âšmonthsâ© ago
@dumblederp @Nath
Squeaky cheese. Yum!
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone âš5â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Nah, youâre nobody without a milk crate strapped on the back. Fix it on right, and you can fit panniers as well. The only downside to the classic crate is that itâs not big enough for bulk toilet paper AND a handbag. Hence the need for a hitchable trailer as well. The best of which can be detached easily enough to use as a shopping cart inside the shop and then just hitched up and go when done. Also allows for transport of squashables like iced cake and the like - which doesnât survive well in panniers and/or crate.
stepchook@mastodon.au âš5â© âšmonthsâ© ago
@Thornburywitch @Nath
two metric milk crates. One on either side? You win - detachable shopping cart sounds great if you can afford to accessorize. Front handle basket for squashables!Taleya@aussie.zone âš5â© âšmonthsâ© ago
I have the ol crate but Iâm eyeing off this⊠get a couple and I can literally use the MIK to tow 'em upstairs when I drop the bike off in the garage
stepchook@mastodon.au âš5â© âšmonthsâ© ago
@Nath @Thornburywitch
An Australian unit of measurement that applies here is the milk crate. a bottom end attachment for a bike carrier will carry one persons weekly shop. attach with cable ties or similar. Wife sold our Yuba brand Boda-Boda cargo bike. I still commute with pedal power.
melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone âš5â© âšmonthsâ© ago
when I say car replacement, I mean if I factor in my daily exercise time etc, as an overall factor, not that it is like a carâŠ
Taleya@aussie.zone âš5â© âšmonthsâ© ago
It could be. I moved a lot of our house on mine. :P