Description
So, the ebike works… and my confidence is up! What were my takeaways from the shakedown ride and what are the kinds of rides I’m considering for 2025 and beyond for my electric wonder?
Housekeeping
Live Show! Friday December 6 at 9pm ET/6pm PT - topics TBA, and of course it’ll be the pod for the following week if you can’t make it live. Links and more at pedalshift.net/live.
We have a new adventure lined up in a totally new to me state! Preview episode next week!
Takeaways
The bike works and I might be a better mechanic than I thought
I may have underestimated the range on this battery
I may have underestimated the recharge capabilities of the "slow charger" but maybe not
I need more hand positions (Jones Bar? Something else?)
I really should finish the bike but if I’m cutting cables I want to figure out the handlebars and height first
I’m going to buy all the things to outfit this without borrowing from my other bikes
The Future
I considered bringing this bike for my annual Florida ride, then reconsidered
Positioning an ebike for a ride is complex because transportation has to be by ground or shipping
I want to do more shakedowns before going "over the wall"
C&O to Cumberland and back (or train)
Full GAP/CO
East Coast Greenway segments from DC north and south
Connect OTET to Katy (Dayton-St. Louis)
KC to Denver
Denver to the Pacific Coast
What are you interested in hearing about?
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