Can we discuss electrically assisted bikes here too ?

[climo]

... What I'd like to see is cyclists & e-cyclists (who probably don't see themselves as cyclists) working together under one umbrella for the common good.

I thought we had been discussing the technical aspects but that implies something under "Campaigning and Public Policy."

You're right but I doubt whether that title will have them beating a path to the door. If the growing number of ebike riders got advice here then maybe a number would view Cycling UK as representing their interests. A separate section would be the first step.

[gaz]

With the exception of the long overdue magazine article it's not exactly leading from the front.

Who is currently leading from the front?

[Cunobelin]

PPS the electric assist on the Kettwiesel is also great fun off road and in the snow.

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[gaz]

OT. As if by magic a "Family Cycling" board has appeared.

Good idea IMO. Although I do not have permission either to read or to make any posts, work in progress presumably*.

EAPC board next?

*Edit: Now up and running.

[Cunobelin]

Family Cycling has no more to do with electric bikes than any other section.

To me it would be about trailers, trailer bikes, and family orientated outings

[climo]

With the exception of the long overdue magazine article it's not exactly leading from the front.

Who is currently leading from the front?

Not Cycling UK

[firedfromthecircus]

Nothing wrong with electric bicycles for those that require them. If they allow people no longer able to pedal unassisted, or who never could/did get out cycling then I'm all for them.
I have a slightly different opinion about fit 20 somethings riding electric mountain bikes but that is a separate issue I guess.

I do think they should have a separate section or subsection though. There will often be some overlap between different sections. Bents with motors, touring with motors, etc, but I don't think this section should be a catch all for electric assisted bikes.

[thirdcrank]

Meanwhile, I see electric bikes are in the news with a re-enactment of the Hovis bread boy advert using an electric bike to get up that hill
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... -hill.html

[gaz]

A ray of hope flickers in the sky, a tiny star lights up way up high, all across the land dawns a brand new morn, this comes to pass when a new forum board is born.

Of course it should be an Electric Cycles board in line with the 1883 rebrand .

[hercule]

Meanwhile, I see electric bikes are in the news with a re-enactment of the Hovis bread boy advert using an electric bike to get up that hill
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... -hill.html

Not at all surprised... I managed a 3rd place on a local Strava climb riding my Dad's 20kg+, hub geared and belt driven eBike... it's quite remarkable how much difference they make on the hills (though I did put in quite a bit of effort myself).

(Of course I deleted the ride not so as not to muck up other's honest efforts!)

[michaelgrundey]

HELP!!!
WHERE DOES MY WIFE'S MACHINE FIT IN ALL THIS?
PERHAPS IT NEEDS A SEPARATE CATEGORY

IT'S A QUICKIE ATTITUDE HYBRID ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED WHEELCHAIR HANDBIKE.


BRAKE ASSIST AND PUSH ASSIST ARE NOT WORKING:
ANY SUGGESTIONS?

[[XAP]Bob]

Caps lock key is on the left

I'd start a thread in the e-bike section, with a product link...

[nigelnightmare]

It depends on weather we are talking about "E-Bikes" or "electrically assisted cycles", two completely different things.

[nigelnightmare]

HELP!!!
WHERE DOES MY WIFE'S MACHINE FIT IN ALL THIS?
PERHAPS IT NEEDS A SEPARATE CATEGORY

IT'S A QUICKIE ATTITUDE HYBRID ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED WHEELCHAIR HANDBIKE.


BRAKE ASSIST AND PUSH ASSIST ARE NOT WORKING:
ANY SUGGESTIONS?

My wife has a "PDQ Powertrike".
If I need help/information on it I usually look on "Disability aid" sites via Google.

HTH