This is a guest post from 70-year-old Bob Seible, who decided to build an electric bike that would be tough enough to meet his needs. As I have written in my Guide for Fat Cyclists, most bikes are only intended for people up to about 220 pounds. Bob is in a higher weight class that that, so he wanted a good, strong bike - and he wanted it to be electric as well. Also, he was … [Read more...]
The Technology That Powers Electric Bikes
In this post, guest author Carl Turner explains the basics of how e-bikes work, and the different variations of electric bikes available. Learn about the differences between throttle controlled e-bikes and pedelecs, as well as hub-drive and crank-drive motors. And if you've ever wondered what regenerative braking is - we've got that covered too! Finally, Carl addresses the myth … [Read more...]
Case Studies: 3 Seniors who Regained their Health with Electric Bikes
Here are 3 case studies of seniors who have come back from illness by exercising on electric bikes. The challenges they faced included multiple heart attacks, cancer, neurological problems, and stroke. But they didn’t let that stop them – they got out there on electric bikes, and they kept on exercising and enjoying life! Because of cycling on electric bikes, they have all … [Read more...]
Cycling to Recovery: 72-year-old Recovers from Heart Surgery and Cancer with an Electric Bike
Guest Post: My name is Philip Middlemiss and I am 72 years old. Here are my experiences of using an electric bike. I have had serious health challenges, but today I am cycling and improving my health with an electric bike. About ten years ago I had a major heart incident that needed five stents to fix my heart. Five years ago I had a large piece of my colon removed … [Read more...]
How to Use an Electric Bike for Sports Rehab
Did you know that you can use an electric bike for sports rehab? The goal of sports rehab is to help an injured athlete to get back to training or competition without putting them at undue risk of injury. An electric bike allows you to exercise without putting excessive strain on your joints and muscles, so that you can safely rebuild your strength and abilities. A while ago … [Read more...]