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Originally Posted by lazjen
I'm building up some extra safety gear, definitely. I'm of the mind that the more visible I am the better it is overall. It's too hot here to wear a vest over a shirt, but I'm thinking about getting hi vis straps or those flashing led straps for the wrists/legs.
The bike I'm getting is the Haibike xDuro Trekking RX 2016 and it's nicely kitted out with lights, etc. The wheel rims are reflective too. It weighs 23.5 kg which didn't seem too heavy to me. It felt amazing when I did my test ride compared to another system I tried, as in it felt like natural responsiveness to whatever I was doing although massively amplified in effect.
I did my test ride in >30C heat, wearing normal clothes, and for part of it rode up a steep hill while sitting down (max assist) and was barely puffed or sweating at the top - which isn't bad as my fitness has taken a hit from illnesses and injury over the last year. On a normal bike I probably would have had to walk it up that hill for most of the way and been stuffed at the top. 
I get the bike either tomorrow or Wednesday and I'm looking forward to getting underway with it all.  |
Where are you getting your bike from Chris, and do they have an online shop? I'd like to have a browse