Notice lots of Ebikes in the Villages now

[tribefan2]

We love bike riding. My hubby just acquired his Ebike and loves it. He does, however, ride his bike mostly on the paved public paths in the Ocala area. More scenic. I have one as well but it's not the thing for me. I like your good ole basic pedal without assist bike. More exercise to strengthen the legs. I am selling my bike if anyone is interested. Keep wheeling.

[Kenswing]

You might want to list your bike in the classified section and add a picture.

[MartinSE]

We love bike riding. My hubby just acquired his Ebike and loves it. He does, however, ride his bike mostly on the paved public paths in the Ocala area. More scenic. I have one as well but it's not the thing for me. I like your good ole basic pedal without assist bike. More exercise to strengthen the legs. I am selling my bike if anyone is interested. Keep wheeling.

I am considering getting an eBike. It is up to the rider if they want assistance or not, and so it goes both ways (old fashion pedal to go or relax and let it pedal). I think of it as a nice compromise between a pedal only bike and a golf cart. In my case I don't play golf, but have considered a golf cart for shopping, mail, going to squares, etc. The eBike is seriously less expensive, gives me to option to get some exercise if I want it, and it's electric - LOL

[thevillages2013]

I am considering getting an eBike. It is up to the rider if they want assistance or not, and so it goes both ways (old fashion pedal to go or relax and let it pedal). I think of it as a nice compromise between a pedal only bike and a golf cart. In my case I don't play golf, but have considered a golf cart for shopping, mail, going to squares, etc. The eBike is seriously less expensive, gives me to option to get some exercise if I want it, and it's electric - LOL

Get a lady’s bike if you want! I for one am not judging you. :coolsmiley:

[Toymeister]

Get a lady’s bike if you want! I for one am not judging you. :coolsmiley:

News flash!

Bicycles are inanimate objects and do not have a sex.

There are bicycles with diamond frames and those with step though frames

[MartinSE]

News flash!

Bicycles are inanimate objects and do not have a sex.

There are bicycles with diamond frames and those with step though frames

Wait, you mean if I buy a mens bike and a women's bike and leave them in the garage and turn out the light, we are not going to wake up to little children bikes in the morning?

[thevillages2013]

News flash!

Bicycles are inanimate objects and do not have a sex.

There are bicycles with diamond frames and those with step though frames

Sounds like somebody’s riding a LADY’S BIKE:1rotfl:

[ThirdOfFive]

News flash!

Bicycles are inanimate objects and do not have a sex.

There are bicycles with diamond frames and those with step though frames
"Since men and women are made differently, their bikes also need to be built in a way that accommodates those differences. It is not just about a pretty basket and the color pink. So, what is the difference between men and women’s bikes?
These distinctions can usually be made on the basis of the frame, geometry and contact points of the bike. Although you cannot pin-point these differences with the naked eye, your body will still thank you for a bike that is a perfect fit.

Differences in men and women bikes:
Following are a list of things where men’s bikes can differ from women’s bikes.

Frame:
Men’s bikes have a horizontal bar in the frame while in the case of women’s bikes, it is in a diagonal position. This difference was made in the early days of biking where women wore big dresses, so the frame was inclined as to prevent the ladies from showing extra skin.

Top tube:
Since women generally have a shorter torso and arms, their bicycles are made with a shorter top tube. This reduces the distance between the seat and handlebars so the women can comfortably hold onto them.

Head and Seat Tube Angles:
To cater to the fact that women usually have longer legs than men, manufacturers increase the length and angle of the head tube at the front of the bike. This helps with stability by bringing the front wheel more forward as compared to a man’s bike. The seat tube on a woman’s bike is also steeper.

Crank Length:
Crank length is measured from the center of the pedal spindle to the center of the axle. Men’s bikes have 170 mm cranks while women’s bikes tend to have 165 mm cranks which enable them to reach the bottom of their pedal stroke.

Seat/Saddle:
This difference is made to accommodate the different hip bone structure of men and women. Women’s bikes have a wider and shorter saddle whereas the saddle on a man’s bike is more long and narrow. However, some people also use unisex saddles.

Handlebars and Grips:
Men tend to have broader shoulders than women which is why the handlebars on a man’s bike are wider. Moreover, they are even placed a bit lower than on a woman’s bike. As far as the grips are concerned, women’s grips are smaller to fit their smaller hands while men’s grips are bigger which is more comfortable for their larger hands.

Brakes:
Brake levers on a woman’s bike have shorter reach which accommodates the woman’s smaller hands."

(Courtesy of Pedallers dot com)

You're welcome.

[vintageogauge]

You are not alone. There are hundreds of these electric bikes sitting in garages no longer being used. Once the novelty wears off that's the end of it.

[pauld315]

The funny thing is I see people riding them without pedaling and then they claim they rode x miles that day on a bike for exercise.

[jrref]

eBikes are fine but i agree i see a lot of people not pedling or basically just using the motor. So no exercise. I feel they are more suited for those who want to keep riding but can't with a conventional bike because of age and or disability.

[Ohiogirl]

I have an e-bike, a Townie Go Electra, bought about 1-1/2 years ago. Got it to try to keep up with my husband, who is an avid biker. Use it frequently, but more for bike rides for pleasure than for errands. Have about 1200 miles on it. To me, when I set it at the lowest pedal assist level, it is still really good exercise - makes it more like riding a road bike, easier than riding a hybrid (which I had before). But I can still ramp it up to do hills and come out of the tunnels. It does not have a throttle - you must pedal.

Now that the Villages has the bridges connecting south with north, we can get a really good ride of about 27 miles in (we live between 466 and 466A). We also trailer our bikes
to the Inverness trail and to the Santos and West Orange trails, and haul them north in the spring to ride all the great trails in and around Columbus in the summer. We even plan our routes back north to stop a couple of nights at some great biking destinations (Jekyll Island, Greenville, SC to name a couple of them).

[DAVES]

News flash!

Bicycles are inanimate objects and do not have a sex.

There are bicycles with diamond frames and those with step though frames

The world is clearly confused. I'm still having trouble with Ms. Perhaps, it has self corrected and disappeared.

A ladies bike has an interesting History. I have an old book 1910 ish that says bikes will be the end of female virtue. A female should ride a bike in a dress not pants.
I had an antique bike that had a ladies frame a full drive chain cover an holes in the rear fender. The holes were for strings to keep the ladies dress out of the spokes,

History, women did not get the right to vote until 1918.

[Plinker]

I have an e-bike, a Townie Go Electra, bought about 1-1/2 years ago. Got it to try to keep up with my husband, who is an avid biker. Use it frequently, but more for bike rides for pleasure than for errands. Have about 1200 miles on it. To me, when I set it at the lowest pedal assist level, it is still really good exercise - makes it more like riding a road bike, easier than riding a hybrid (which I had before). But I can still ramp it up to do hills and come out of the tunnels. It does not have a throttle - you must pedal.

Now that the Villages has the bridges connecting south with north, we can get a really good ride of about 27 miles in (we live between 466 and 466A). We also trailer our bikes
to the Inverness trail and to the Santos and West Orange trails, and haul them north in the spring to ride all the great trails in and around Columbus in the summer. We even plan our routes back north to stop a couple of nights at some great biking destinations (Jekyll Island, Greenville, SC to name a couple of them).

I purchased a Rad Rover ebike about two years ago. It has 5 pedal assist levels and I use level 1 (the least amount of electric assist) about 95% of the time. It also has a throttle which I use when going over the bridges or out of a steep tunnel. I never stop pedaling and studies have shown the average workout intensity is about 75% of a non-electric bike. The bike weighs about 75 pounds and it is not feasible to ride without a motor. My Rover has 4 inch wide tires and a suspension. I have run the single tracks in Ocala and Mt. Dora through the woods and it is a blast. When younger, I rode mountain bikes all through the national parks up North and even at night (with lights on helmet and handlebars). Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. It’s great exercise!

[Topspinmo]

Sounds like somebody’s riding a LADY’S BIKE:1rotfl:

I’m too old to hike my leg up. I have 1950s folding bike I rode from parking to the building I worked in put 9K miles plus on it just going for parking lot (1/4) mile 4 time day. Some Old people can no longer through leg over mens bike let along get off them safety. So I call it a unisex bike :22yikes:

[Toymeister]

The world is clearly confused. I'm still having trouble with Ms. Perhaps, it has self corrected and disappeared.

A ladies bike has an interesting History. I have an old book 1910 ish that says bikes will be the end of female virtue. A female should ride a bike in a dress not pants.
I had an antique bike that had a ladies frame a full drive chain cover an holes in the rear fender. The holes were for strings to keep the ladies dress out of the spokes,

History, women did not get the right to vote until 1918.

Bicycles actually have some special impacts for women starting in the 1890's with the spread of the safety bicycle, what we now recognize as a modern bike.

The bike was far cheaper than a horse. With it's widespread adoption women could choose suitors from several villages around.

So, readers of this post owe a great deal of their genetic diversity to the bicycle.

[Toymeister]

A ladies bike has an interesting History. I have an old book 1910 ish that says bikes will be the end of female virtue. A female should ride a bike in a dress not pants.
I had an antique bike that had a ladies frame a full drive chain cover an holes in the rear fender. The holes were for strings to keep the ladies dress out of the spokes,

This style of bike has been in constant production since the 1890s. What you are describing is a Omafiets, Dutch for Grandma's bike. Don't worry there is also Opafiets for Grandpa. The Omafiets are vastly more popular in Holland as the step through frame is more suited for getting on and off as you cycle about town.

You can even by them with electric assist. You can import them directly from Premium Dutch Bicycles and Cargo Bikes - Amsterdam Bicycle Company (http://www.amsterdam-bicycle.com). The Dutch quality puts any Chinese made bikes sold at local bike shops to shame.

[Oldragbagger]

Ebikes rock. I have been an avid rider since childhood and if it weren’t for my ebike I would have had to give it up two years ago due to health challenges if it weren’t for the pedal assist. It gave me back the ability to get out and do what I love. I am grateful every time I get on it. Would imagine this would be a common reason for getting one in an aging population.

[Crkt&RF]

Wait, you mean if I buy a mens bike and a women's bike and leave them in the garage and turn out the light, we are not going to wake up to little children bikes in the morning?

Tricycles… 😂

[NatureBoy]

Bicycles actually have some special impacts for women starting in the 1890's with the spread of the safety bicycle, what we now recognize as a modern bike.

And you remember, because you were there! :throwtomatoes:

[NatureBoy]

I've seen several people zooming around on ebikes on the multi-modal paths. No helmets, going fast. Basically mini-motorcycles. I expect we'll be seeing stories in the paper about accidents soon.

[DAVES]

I am considering getting an eBike. It is up to the rider if they want assistance or not, and so it goes both ways (old fashion pedal to go or relax and let it pedal). I think of it as a nice compromise between a pedal only bike and a golf cart. In my case I don't play golf, but have considered a golf cart for shopping, mail, going to squares, etc. The eBike is seriously less expensive, gives me to option to get some exercise if I want it, and it's electric - LOL

Far as shopping, we usually take our golf cart food shopping etc. First of all it depends on where you are located for this to be an option. As far as using a bike to shop, I have a peddle bike not electric assist. What you can carry is limited. I have a full set of panniers and I have carried like 50 pounds of groceries. Other stuff, garden fertilizer, lumber come to mind, nothing is impossible. I will do most anything people say you can't but a golf cart is a better choice.

[Villager-Wannabe]

News flash!

Bicycles are inanimate objects and do not have a sex.

There are bicycles with diamond frames and those with step though frames
Men's bikes are manufactured on Mars, and women's bikes are manufactured on Venus.