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| Ceri Balston | |
| Wednesday, 21 June 2006 | |
So why should you consider an Ebike? Commuting Sense - Considering that the vast majority of journeys in South Africa are commutes to work of less than 25km, with more often than not just one person per car, the E-bike seems to me to be a very logical solution. Back in my more crazy days I used to cycle through London's streets to work, great for my fitness but then I needed to take a change of clothes and find enough time for a shower. With the E-bike, because pedalling effort is greatly reduced if not cut out altogether you can arrive at your desk with not even the faint glow of exercise. In fact, with the wind gently cooling you as you wind your merry way you'll be significantly cooler than everyone else stuck in the traffic. Save Money - To charge the bike after a journey simply involves plugging it into a standard electrical socket in the wall for around 2hours, like charging a cell phone, costing just 35c per 100km. Compare this to a cost of R4 per 100km in the average car (not taking into account its depreciation, insurance, tax and all the other costs you're likely to incur). Reduce Emissions - Did you know that 15% of the green houses gases in our cities are the result of motor vehicle emissions? Even though you'll likely be charging up your bike's battery with electricity generated from a coal powered station the amount of CO2 involved is just 3% that of the average car. Get Healthy and Have Fun - Yep, cycling is really great fun and a wonderful way to get around if you've got short trips to make. For me getting outdoors under the African sun, feeling the wind blowing through my hair as I ride around is great, and it's even better when it's not taking its toll on my unfit body. The road back to fitness, with a little help. |
I was really impressed with this bike. Having been quite a keen cyclist in my not too distant past I have been toying with the idea of getting a back in the saddle so to speak. My last effort however ended in a splutter of wheezing chest and burning thighs - and that was after the first hill. With Adequate Energy's Electric bike I think I might have found the answer to ease me gently back onto the road to fitness. 
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