Eiiptigo

[nismocat]

One of my work mates has just bought one of these for his short commute in London.



https://www.elliptigo.com/

After I stopped laughing I thought that at his age, 65, it would be perfect as he gets a better workout but less impact than running or cycling.
They can also be used as a standalone elliptical machine in the house with a special kit.

Personally I think it will end up in the same place as his elliptical trainer, running machine and his £3k Orbea bike, the garage gathering dust.

Anyone on PH bought one?



(Sorry admin, can you edit the title to "Elliptigo"

[mikeiow]

Don’t own one, but I did see one doing the London-Brighton bike ride quite a few years ago when I did it.

Actually looked pretty good…although I didn’t fancy his chances much up the Ditchling Beacon

I did mildly research them at the time, but realised it would indeed gather a lot of dust at our house…I would like to have a go one one!

[Sebo]

I've got an 11r Elliptigo, I bought mine second hand - they're prohibitively expensive new IMHO

They are more capable on climbs than you'd imagine (bit sketchy on fast descents due to the small wheels)

There's a guy called Idai Makaya that has ridden mega distances on them

They are definitely "Marmite"

[croyde]

Sebo said:

I've got an 11r Elliptigo, I bought mine second hand - they're prohibitively expensive new IMHO

They are more capable on climbs than you'd imagine (bit sketchy on fast descents due to the small wheels)

There's a guy called Idai Makaya that has ridden mega distances on them

They are definitely "Marmite"

What's it like riding on a busy road?

[okgo]

There is no impact in cycling.

Those things look awful for being out on the roads IMO.

[horsemeatscandal]

okgo said:

There is no impact in cycling.

Those things look awful for being out on the roads IMO.

Agreed. Wouldn't this sort of 'jar' the knee a little bit at the bottom of the rotation, unlike a bike which is nice and smooth?

Not for me I'm afraid, would rather walk.

[Sebo]

croyde said:

What's it like riding on a busy road?

You get good visibility as you are higher up than a traditional bike but the centre of gravity is also higher to you have to be more cautious of turning. On a traditional bike you tend to lean more to go around bends but on an EG I'd say you turn the handlebars more rather than lean over. I think if you'd crash if you leant over to the same degree you can on a traditional bike.

Busy road itself it not the issue - more a case of road surface as the wheels are Brompton sized

[Sebo]

horsemeatscandal said:

Agreed. Wouldn't this sort of 'jar' the knee a little bit at the bottom of the rotation, unlike a bike which is nice and smooth?

Not for me I'm afraid, would rather walk.

No jarring as it's really the same motion as an elliptical / cross trainer in a gym

It is fking odd though to be doing that motion, whilst out on the road

[Sebo]

Things I have noticed:

• When it rains, you get absolutely drenched - your front, back legs, arms, everything
• Starting off riding away from a busy red light in central london is a fking art - you aren't as quick off the mark as a traditional bike, you are wider than a traditional bike and if you get it wrong, you could literally end up on the floor
• Other road users and pedestrians will stare at you allot
• The Shimano Alfine 11 speed hub is excellent. Great tool for the job on these machines - super smooth, gear can be changed whilst stationary and it has a great range
• My brakes are st - they are V brakes and I suspect they need new pads - if you are coming from anything remotely modern on traditional bikes you will be disappointed (though as I say, maybe mine are particularly shyte)

For the avoidance of doubt - I would put these up there with other enthusiasts transport like recumbent bikes, velo's etc. (They don't make allot of sense but they have a bit of a cult following)

[AyBee]

Has anyone ever seen somebody indicate (stick an arm out) on one of these? They must be sketchy AF with one hand on the bars, and even more so if you're going up a hill and have to "pedal" whilst sticking out an arm