A couple of years ago, I helped my dad buy an e-bike. He was 69 years old at the time and reluctant to admit that he might need the assistance of a motor. The price of the bikes was also a major turn-off. How could he possibly justify such a purchase? They cost as much as a small car!
But eventually I managed to get him onto a demo Specialized Turbo Levo and his opinion changed in an instant. Once he’d experienced the power of the motor up some of the steepest hills on Table Mountain, he put in his order immediately.
He’s 72 now and we ride all the time. I don’t have to worry about a route being too long or too demanding for him, and he can moderate the power output to give himself all the workout he needs. Best of all, we get to explore together in nature, spending time in mind-blowing landscapes that would otherwise be inaccessible.
If you’re considering buying an e-bike, first ask yourself what riding do you want to do? If you want to ride farm roads and you never plan to descend steep and rocky mountain trails at pace, then there’s no need to get a dual-suspension bike with all the
