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Originally Posted by Anjdog2003
On an electric bike it's way too hard to pedal without using electric. Some of them weigh 60 lbs. Even having it on it's lowest it's a good work out And someone with a 10 or more speed bike will be able to pass you easily. Now if you put it on 2 or more than it's a lot easier to pedal. Use the electric going against a wind of 12 miles or more or up a hill. Other than that keep it on 1.
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I don’t have anything to compare it to, but you’re onto something with the weight, mine’s 63 pounds, probably twice the weight of a decent mountain bike. I’ve wanted a mountain bike for a while but I’m in a hilly area. At 60 years old I knew I didn’t have the strength or stamina for that kind of riding to be any fun. I keep the pedal assist on the lowest setting so I’m still getting a bit of a workout. My neighborhood backs up to some power lines and there’s a bunch of trails to ride. I’m having a great time with it.