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2000 miles on my Ries & Muller Delight Mountain Rollhof and Gates belt my belt snapped during a mild rock garden trail nothing dramatic but miles from anywhere fortunately mate rescued me but quite a walk with heavy bike . In well over 4500 miles with chains and cassettes I never got...

thanks a million for that info. I am a bit older than the peops you mention but quite fit and I guess half of the trip is downhill anyway!! Still planning to go and hope there is a good lunch stop!!

You and me both mate! Eventually found one that will do it but not above 2500m! Ha do they think will get that high and anyway by the time I stop falling I'll be below that anyway.... DO IT WHILE YOU CAN

@ 83 I cant find a travel insurance co that will cover me for even a gentle "mount Etna" escorted ride... Anybody found a travel insurance Co that will??????

I will be in Taormina in October ......These guys offer hotel pick up https://www.etnabiketours.com/excursions/mount-etnas-summit-on-e-bikes/ Trying for a ride on the 13 th see you there?

Anybody done the ETNA EMTB ride?? its on my bucket list ....I am a fit(ish) 83 year old just trying to asses the steepness of the climb .

I walk/run at 3.75 mph thats 6 k per hr shall I tattoo my number plate on my ass? Another good reason for voting out !!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks for that Bikes and scooters very helpful. will be visiting in Jan.

Will be visiting Blenheim in Jan . Anybody know if I can hire a full suss EMTB to visit the Wither ~Hills bike park going with my 15 Year old Grandson so DEFFINITELY will need assistance But I may also just stop in the Winery!

Ageing is a Booger so Enjoy Yourself whilst you can On the Prostrate theme I have been having PSA tests for a few years with a slight increase each year ...(Well I am 82) Last time I cycled to the test clinic and what do you know results was WAY up so much so that Doc requested...

After a year with a Ries & Muller Delight mountain @27 kg My next bike will deffo be Full Fat Lightweight but MUST feature gearbox, belt drive and range extender. Plus body building course for lifting over styles !

Has anyone bought one...Winter is coming and I need a new jacket ..

I have been hounding Revonte for several years without any definitive answer. Eventually I mentioned my age and that I might not be riding forever...would they advise me to wait or buy a Rollhof/Gates equipped bike now (Last Year) their answer was go for the Rollhof . The small developers of...

Did you get anywhere with this project? My R & M Delight is great but does need an integrated motor/gearbox unit.

change Height of UK industry today: Bulmer Brickworks still making Tudor bricks 500 years later.! And Latest EMTB, Belt drive , electric change gearbox.....sadly German made.....whilst they still have some industrial gas.

Steve you dont need a bell on your bike ...with all those pills people will hear you rattling along from a mile off>>>>>>>>>>> Seriously its wonderful that all you OLD chaps can keep going thanks to our EMTBs .. PS my recent Eighty Tooth b/day party at cycling Cafe Como near Lavenham...

This is the same potential disaster as POO -Tin's oil when china invades Taiwan ... the world will shudder to a stop......bring back manufacturing to home countries ...stop relying on imports ....and as for UK government paying farmers to grow wild flowers and electricity panels when they...

Its still got a bl**dy derailleur. Until flappy paddles and double clutch gearboxes with belt drive are available its still old hat. Sorry Porsche ….not convinced.

At 82 still try to do most of my riding in “off or Eco”. But I do live in Suffok hill(less) country…..but have to admit EMTB setting does come in handy from time to time. Amazing how the morning aches and pains vanish during a ride ……sometimes to be replaced by other self inflicted...

As one gets older you have to scroll further down the list to find your age ....Grief I hope I can still find it when I get old!! My new Gearbox , Belt drive and electric change help a lot. Will soon need a "mounting block " but dont ask what for