Electric Assist

[hilly10]

I purchased my Trek Marlin +6 last Summer after breaking my leg and Ankle and 71 you do not heal fully. This bike has been a godsend for keeping my Cardiovascular fitness in check, and it s great for your mental health.

I have been doing a lot of the not so steep up and downhills on Cannock Chase, which is only one mile from my house, also local Canals and other soft trails. I usually do 26 miles each time I go out which is normally three days a week, plus I swim three day s a week.

I have been getting a little board with all the local rides, so this week I had a tow bar fitted and purchased a good quality carrier. So now I am ready for the good weather where I can get further afield, my thinking is Lake s Bala and Vyrnwy to start with

Happy Cycling everyone


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Edited by hilly10 on Wednesday 25th March 16:10

Edited by hilly10 on Wednesday 25th March 16:11

Edited by hilly10 on Wednesday 25th March 16:12

[Dynion Araf Uchaf]

How heavy is the bike and do you struggle to lift it or generally manoeuvre it around?

[hilly10]

It’s 23 kilos so not too heavy. Using the Thule carrier is a dream so easy to use. For what trails etc that I use the bike for its very easy to manoeuvre, plus I am still quite active

[leyorkie]

Don't forget to take your mudguard off it will flap about and possibly break off.

[hilly10]

leyorkie said:

Don't forget to take your mudguard off it will flap about and possibly break off.

Yes agreed. It’s only the press stud one. It was just a trial set up

[benny.c]

And don’t forget to lose the dork disc too

[Griffith4ever]

It's absolutely fantastic fun. I've got a CF EMTB (AMflow Carbon) and it's easy to chuck in the back of the Yeti (or obv my transit). 20Kg. I'm lucky enough to have the Quantocks within easy reach.

We end up in the dark up there until proper spring (now!). Last week, pitch black , 3 of use doing 30 plus down open grass fields with lights only. Just so much fun. Like being a kid again.

Edited by Griffith4ever on Monday 30th March 08:48

[hilly10]

Griffith4ever said:

It's absolutely fantastic fun. I've got a CF EMTB (AMflow Carbon) and it's easy to chuck in the back of the Yeti (or obv my transit). 20Kg. I'm lucky enough to have the Quantocks within easy reach.

We end up in the dark up there until proper spring (now!). Last week, pitch black , 3 of use doing 30 plus down open grass fields with lights only. Just so much fun. Like being a kid again.

Edited by Griffith4ever on Monday 30th March 08:48

Doing soft trails is enough for me, and it’s great fun. Glad you are enjoying yourself, these Electric Assist are brilliant.

[Weejus]

It looks a nice set up. I believe the wheelbase can be extended on the Thule rack by sliding the black pieces down that have the tie downs on, maybe the light arrangement does as well, it did on my Thule Velocompact.? Enjoy..

Edited by Weejus on Wednesday 1st April 23:02

[v8notbrave]

looks like a lovely bike but that stand will destroy your street cred!

[hilly10]

v8notbrave said:

looks like a lovely bike but that stand will destroy your street cred!

I did think that, but at 71 years old my street Cred is long gone

[hilly10]

Weejus said:

It looks a nice set up. I believe the wheelbase can be extended on the Thule rack by sliding the black pieces down that have the tie downs on, maybe the light arrangement does as well, it did on my Thule Velocompact.? Enjoy..

Edited by Weejus on Wednesday 1st April 23:02

Only the tyre slides extend, the lights are fixed

[Nigel_O]

OP - you must be local to me. I’m about five minutes ride from Cannock Chase and often do Follow the Dog and occasionally The Monkey if I’m feeling brave.

I’m mid 60s, so I tend to skip some of the black sections, as I struggle a bit with drops and rock gardens. Blues and reds are enough for me. My bike (Orange Surge eMTB) is about 26kg, so great on flow trails, but not particularly nimble. I also find that I don’t bounce like I used to 30+ years ago, so I’d rather not risk falling down a collection of boulders of off the side of a skinny boardwalk.

I’m a firm believer that if I didn’t have electrical assistance, I probably wouldn’t ride at all, so it definitely helps with fitness.

[hilly10]

I am a mile from Beaudesert Golf Club just round the corner from the Rag pub

[glennjamin]

Great set up just considering a Electric Mountain Bike can't decide between a Trek or a Cube , budget around £3k probably hard back.How do you find the Trek ??

[hilly10]

glennjamin said:

Great set up just considering a Electric Mountain Bike can't decide between a Trek or a Cube , budget around £3k probably hard back.How do you find the Trek ??

I am loving the Trek, the only thing I would do different is get the Marlin 8 + it gets 30 more torque and 12 speed instead of the 9 on the 6+ also not a deal breaker the front suspension is better. Prices for the 8+ is £2800 where as the 6+ is £2100. The 6+ is specifically for light trails and commuting.

[WhiskyDisco]

glennjamin said:

Great set up just considering a Electric Mountain Bike can't decide between a Trek or a Cube , budget around £3k probably hard back.How do you find the Trek ??

I have just bought one of these https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes...

[hilly10]

That looks a nice bit of kit, good saving at this moment.

[Griffith4ever]

360wh is very, very small for a battery - we go out on the Quantocks, usually around 2 hours riding and those with the 650Wh batteries are on empty and us with 800Wh batteries have a round 25% left. Thats coming back up some very steep ascents (and steep descents, accordingly!)

[WhiskyDisco]

I agree. I bought a range extender that adds another 50%