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Hi Danie, my advise is go for the e bike. I started riding them 3 years ago and never looked back. The more you ride the fitter you will get, believe me. I’ve done over 15 000km on my e bikes and know what I’m talking about. Those people that tells you otherwise don’t know what they are talking about. In the beginning I could only do 50-70km on a 500w battery. But as time goes by I can now easily do 80 - 110km depending on route profile. But go for bigger battery. I changed mine now to 700w and can do 100-130km with 1900m of climbing easily. Buy a bike that is not restricted to 25km/h. You will hate it. Rather stay with your normal bike then or derestrict it. Speak to people who are riding e bikes if you want good advise. Non e bikers don’t know what advise to give. It’s like asking a guy riding a horse what plane you should buy.

I really feel sorry for those few riders who thinks the road belongs to them. They can’t seem to see the bigger picture. They can’t understand that it is not about their ego’s. It is to get as many people as possible on a bike and enjoy it no matter what bike it is. It is not what bike you ride it is only that you ride and the biggest thing about riding a bike is to enjoy it, that’s what matter the most.

It seems there are a lot of guys that have nothing better to do than moaning and complaining about something that will never be changed. Get use to the idea of e bikes. It’s here to stay. Nobody complained about cars being invented or cell phones so why e bikes. If been riding for over 45 years and am still riding my road bike (normal) as well as my e bike and I love riding both. If you want to “brag” about your time for events turn professional. Nobody cares about your time. 99% of us normal people ride bikes because we love it. We don’t care about Strava or all that nonsense. If e bikes get more people to ride so 👌. Stop complaining, get on your bike and enjoy the ride. Forget about other people, do you own thing or buy yourself an e bike and see how much fun you can have.

You can use ARMOUR RIDE. Based in Cape Town. Had 4 e bikes now wrapped and are taking another one next week. They do excellent work of very high standard. You can contact Dean at 076 6333302. I used cheaper material previously and it just can’t take the punishment.