Ever since lock-down began – I don’t know if it’s because we’ve all been forced to be at home and indoors – people are going out more than ever! Not to the shops or to pubs & restaurants, but out into the great outdoors. Have you been craving the outdoors more since lock-down?
I’ve noticed one particular man, on a few separate occasions, zooming past our house (which is on an incline which just keeps getting steeper). He was tackling the hill with ease… then I noticed that he was, in fact, riding an electric bike… not peddling furiously or working up a sweat.
It’s a great mode of transport if you want to get around city, town or countryside without busting a gut to get where you’re going, or needing a shower when you arrive at your destination. It allows you to get much further and far quicker than walking or riding a traditional bike.
I like electric bikes that look like old-fashioned ones – bedecked with wicker baskets and bells. In contrast, what I like about the Townie (#3) is that it’s so high-tech. It boasts a Bosch SmartphoneHub controller which monitors and sends detailed rider data to your smartphone.
- Pendleton Somerby deluxe electric hybrid bike – 17″ & 19″ frames: £1,299.00
Range: Up to 60 miles
Weight: 26.7kg
- Arrow Electric ladies bike from Velorbis: £2,755.00, The Conran Shop
Range: 28 to 65 miles
Weight: 13kg
- Townie Path Go! 5i Step-Thru: £3,025.00, Electra
Range: Up to 62 miles
Weight: 25kg
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30 replies on “Price Points: Electric bikes”
My family and I love to go on bike rides and I often thing about getting myself an electric bike. They look fantastic.x
The family really love riding
We love bike riding!
Yes desperate to get outside at times
Yes, I have been craving the outdoors since lockdown!
I’ve been able to get my outdoors fix in our lovely garden
Going cycling is great for fitness
Yes I’v been craving for long walks with friends xx
these look great fun
I love those bikes, I could do with one of those. Yes I’ve been craving the outdoors more.
Would love to ride to work
We’ve certainly been missing a slice of nature as the sun and fresh air is good for depression xx
At the begining craved the outdoors, a bit less now
Cinema / Swimming Pool / Nightclubs
These bikes look really stylish.
luckily my job means ive been outside since lockdown
I’m lucky to have a garden & have spent most of the Lockdown outside but I have been craving walking by the sea
I think I need an electric bike, these look great
Definitely, I took our dog out for the full hours exercise that was allowed & worked in the garden as much as I could, since lockdown eased I’ve been visiting nature reservres most days
Always been trying to get outside if and when we can. These bikes would be great.
I’m thinking of buying an electric bike.
I have definitely been craving the out doors more even if it’s just sitting in my garden
Ive enjoyed the outdoors more during lockdown . Ive been shielding , but with a dog have had to leave the house everyday , though choosing early in the morning to do it . The lack of mechanical noise and lack of people , really opened up the natural world and it has been fantastic.
I’m a bit of a home bird but have been craving to take my grandson out
Managed to go for a walk with my dogs VERY EARLY every morning, worked from home so no time to think about it!
We love a bike ride
Not at first but I do craze the outside now
Yes , I’ve been enjoying long socially distanced walks in the countryside with my rescue dogs.
Would love an electric bike to get out in the countryside with, I’m desperate to get past the garden lovely though it is
Yes, I’ve been enjoying walking my dog in the countryside!