e-Bike for Landscape (Page 2): I'm 72 and have a 25 lb. ebike and I get as much of a workout as anyone on a pedal-only bike... and I enjoy it more by being able to ride more hills and...

Karl's Bird Photography Loc: Oregon

I'm 72 and have a 25 lb. ebike and I get as much of a workout as anyone on a pedal-only bike... and I enjoy it more by being able to ride more hills and go a little faster and farther. My concern about mixing bike riding and photography is the risk of a crash. I've had many crashes from my estimated 250,000 miles on a non-ebike... none too serious and my conclusion is a crash isn't an "if" but rather a "when"... and I'm not ready to be forced into buying new camera gear.

CWGordon

I really enjoyed the picture of the “Gravel” bike on the trail/path. Very interested in an exact location and time of day you got such wonderful lighting.

khildy Loc: Brownsburg, IN

HOHIMER wrote:

I am having difficulty separating the bike from the background! Is it just me?

Me also!

ralf Loc: NJ

Thanks for all the replies. I am 67 and not getting any younger. The idea is to extend my range and get to more places than would otherwise be possible on aging feet and trick knees. Not ready to take the plunge yet, but it looks like a reasonably good bike can be had for less than $1500. I do not plan to disturb the wildlife, just take pics

JohnR Loc: The Gates of Hell

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Why do they have to have such huge round things on the front -- no no tyres I meant - gosh you're so rude you people

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

Always wear a helmet.

CWGordon

There a particular brand of helmet you had in mind?

CWGordon

There a particular brand of helmet you had in mind?

rcarol

I'm very much interested in getting an ebike to extend the range of my exploring. Where can I find information as to where ebikes are allowed in the US and any restrictions for using them?

Billy Britt

ralf wrote:

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I can understand the desire for an assited bike. I have severe arthritis with 2 artificial knees. This has limited the distances I could walk. I love photographing wildlife especially at our wildlife refuges and thought those days were over, then I discovered the E-wheels E-36 which has larger wheels and a distance of 40 miles. With the E-wheel I am still abe to do the photography I love.

laf Loc: Nordland

Ralf I am 73 with a new heart valve. I have an ebike [RadRover] and love riding it. Be prepared for comments such as: "You're cheating {whom?}" "You didn't work hard enough to be here" and you're too fast. Try to be polite on trails, I dismount to let hikers by on narrow spot and thank hikers if they move for me. As for cameras my RX100 III is always on bike and carry Pen F and lenses in small pack. If you are ridding trails,fire roads etc suggest a FAT tire bike.
I live a mile from Ft Flaggler WASTPK and ride nearly daily if not raining and over 45 degrees. Enjoy ridding its additive.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

CWGordon wrote:

There a particular brand of helmet you had in mind?

No, just a bicycle helmet like the one the lady is wearing in the pic on the previous page. A few years ago a relative's very fit grandfather fell off his bike in a quiet retirement neighborhood, hit his head on the curb and was killed. My neighbor rides his bike in the neighborhood for exercise and always wears a helmet too.

xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada

JohnR wrote:

Riding an e-bike is a bit like using a smart phone to take photos - takes the effort out of things. It will benefit you more to use a pedal power only bike and take a good camera with you. You will feel you've achieved much more both physically and photographically.

Clearly you don’t ride an e bike. These e bikes allow older riders active knowing they can climb any hill or return home without experiencing a heart attack. Pedago e bikes tried marketing to 40 year olds and flubbed miserably, however, when they focused on the 60s +, they sold out! These e bikes for seniors are truly freedom machines that allow folks to ride a bike and enjoy the work-out because they do peddle which they wouldn’t if there was no “e.”

Cheers!

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

JohnR wrote:

Riding an e-bike is a bit like using a smart phone to take photos - takes the effort out of things. It will benefit you more to use a pedal power only bike and take a good camera with you. You will feel you've achieved much more both physically and photographically.

Haenzel Loc: South Holland, The Netherlands

JohnR wrote:

Riding an e-bike is a bit like using a smart phone to take photos - takes the effort out of things. It will benefit you more to use a pedal power only bike and take a good camera with you. You will feel you've achieved much more both physically and photographically.

Ok....that's a funny approach. You better not go to a location by car then...