[Hoot Gibson]

After much procrastination, I plan to finally venture beyond my parking lot for my first trip on my new eBike. The trip will be at least 6 or 7 miles, if all goes well, mostly on bike trails. The first leg of the trail runs parallel to I-66 to Vienna, Virginia, and I will return home on the Washington & Old Dominion trail, which follows an old train rail bed. 

I have the  Komoot and Bikemap apps installed on my phone for route planning and navigation.

This is my first e-bike ever and first bike of any kind in the past 40 years. Hopefully, I will not be posting my next update from a hospital bed.

I will post a description of my experience here. 

I am interested in hearing about other people's experiences with eBikes, so please post them here, along with tips and questions about equipment, bike trip software, etc. I am a novice on this subject, but there must be some experienced eBikers on this forum.

[King Kong]

After much procrastination, I plan to finally venture beyond my parking lot for my first trip on my new eBike. The trip will be at least 6 or 7 miles, if all goes well, mostly on bike trails. The first leg of the trail runs parallel to I-66 to Vienna, Virginia, and I will return home on the Washington & Old Dominion trail, which follows an old train rail bed. 

I have the  Komoot and Bikemap apps installed on my phone for route planning and navigation.

This is my first e-bike ever and first bike of any kind in the past 40 years. Hopefully, I will not be posting my next update from a hospital bed.

I will post a description of my experience here. 

I am interested in hearing about other people's experiences with eBikes, so please post them here, along with tips and questions about equipment, bike trip software, etc. I am a novice on this subject, but there must be some experienced eBikers on this forum.

Good Luck Hoot, Have Fun!

[Hoot Gibson]

I made it out of my apartment complex - barely. By then, it was obvious that I had not properly tightened my seat. I decided to call it a day and push the bike home. So, I got some practice using the"walk" mode of the bike, which propels it at 3 mph. The ride and walk home were not as short as they sound. I live in a very l large apartment complex. 

The good news is that aside from the problem with the seat, everything else went pretty well. I kept the bike in the lowest peddle assist level, shifted gears on a small hill, the brakes worked well, and I felt that my balance had improved. I increased the pressure in my tires before the ride to improve the ride and reduce the risk of a "pich flat." I need to tighten some of the devices attached to the handlebars, such as the phone holder.

At the rate that I am progressing, I will only need to charge my batteries every couple of months.

[Granny Bear]

I'm sorry you had issues and had to return before your trip was completed! I'm also thankful that you made it back safely.
Be sure and update us here as to your progress and details of your trips.

[Old School Hound]

I saw a homeless guy at McDonalds with an e-bike. He said he bought it off FB marketplace for $1,000(sure he did). He said the lady that he stole, I mean bought, it off from paid $4000 for it. I have to admit, it looks like a really, really nice one. I hope to make it mine when he inevitably looks to stock up on opioids. I'll let everyone know how my search goes. Wish me luck.

[jetpilot]

I saw a homeless guy at McDonalds with an e-bike. He said he bought it off FB marketplace for $1,000(sure he did). He said the lady that he stole, I mean bought, it off from paid $4000 for it. I have to admit, it looks like a really, really nice one.  I hope to make it mine when he inevitably looks to stock up on opioids.  I'll let everyone know how my search goes. Wish me luck.

Offer him half a pill. He'll be all over it.