'Granny Bought an eBike' - Episode 2

Episode 2

"The journey of a thousand miles

begins with one step."

- Lao Tzu

So, I bought the eBike.

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And lucky me, I bought it nearby.

In Peterborough.

I had an excellent sales guy, 

(in our local downtown upscale independent sporting goods shop), 

older and knowledgeable, who listened to me carefully, who remembered the '70's - and halfway through his balanced analysis of this particular eBike,

I said "Yes".

He took it away for a bit of a 'once over', and then told me to bring it in anytime if it needed repairs or adjustments.

I paid, and he helped me roll it to the car, load it,

and then waved me off.

Service.

As soon as I got it home, 

(the twenty minute car trip into the farther reaches of Peterborough County), 

I took it for a spin. 

In truth, I had to think for a minute how to turn it on, 

(not being used to 'turning on' a bike), 

but there, I did it, I was on, in my helmet, with my phone,

(just in case).

I learned how to use it by experimenting - trying out each gear, 

trying out each assist level. 

I rode up our long long laneway through the woods to the gate, got off, turned it around, and rode back to the house, 

a journey of about half a kilometre...

x 2.

Big smile.

Now, just so we're clear, this is not an endorsement for a specific eBike. 

No brands or lists of parts or stats or functions or prices.

Just the simple facts.

          Here's what I like about it....

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1.  It's low to the ground.

2. It's very simple to operate.

3. It's easy to get on/off, (step through).

4. Riding is comfortable and upright.

5. It can go surprisingly fast! :) 

6. It has small 3" wide heavy-duty tires.

7. It's great on dirt roads and trails.

8. It's easy to stop, start, steer.

9. It can carry gear.

10. It is so fun to ride.  

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   I repeated this easy and predictable cycle to the gate and back quite a few times over the next few days, feeling more and more at ease each time. 

And very soon, I was ready to go further afield.

Stay tuned for Episode 3....