Hey, from an old Aussie

[ebikerdiary]

So much great info on these forums; glad to join in. Now that I'm retired I indulge my passion for ebike touring. I rode over 8,000kms last year, most of it on a Merida eOne Sixty 800. It is set up for long distance rides, with 3" fatties, a super-gel saddle, and a Thudbuster which further softens an already great full suspension bike. I post rides on my ebikerdiary.com site so other senior Aussie riders can share the joy. I have some questions about a noise that has sprung up so I'll post on the Merida forum if anyone here has advice to offer.

 

[RobNevyn]

Welcome to the forums, good to see yet another new Aussie.
Will be interested to see your long distance adventures.

 

[ebikerdiary]

Welcome to the forums, good to see yet another new Aussie.
Will be interested to see your long distance adventures.

I see you are on the Central Coast Rob; I'm near Manly. I went over your way by ferry yesterday and rode Ettalong to Gosford and back. Lovely ride; will post it soon.

 

[RobNevyn]

I see you are on the Central Coast Rob; I'm near Manly. I went over your way by ferry yesterday and rode Ettalong to Gosford and back. Lovely ride; will post it soon.

Small world, years ago I lived and played in Manly, Fairlight, Dee Why, Allambie Heights then moved to the Central Coast around Ettalong, Umina and then since moved a little further north.
Lots of nice cycle-ways along the water now.

 

[flash]

Welcome, I'm in the process of setting up my e-big nine as a touring bike. Have you done any multi-day rides. I'm working out charging and battery management issues as I'd like to do some 5-7 day trips.

Gordon

 

[ebikerdiary]

Welcome, I'm in the process of setting up my e-big nine as a touring bike. Have you done any multi-day rides. I'm working out charging and battery management issues as I'd like to do some 5-7 day trips.

Gordon

Hey Gordon: I did the Otago Rail Trail in NZ over three days on an ebike; could have done it in two but the views are magnificent and I wanted to go slow. I bought a second battery which fits into my larger cargo bag. Its proven handy on a couple of 70kms + rides. I plan to do the Great Vic Rail Trail in the cooler months.