Hello, been riding in the PNW since 87. Knee replacement a couple years ago got me back in the saddle.

[Baba]

My 32 year old son kept bugging me to get an emtb but I scoffed at him. I just need to loose a few lbs (ok more than a few). Finally tried a trek mmmeehh and then a 2019 turbo levo. Holy crap, I'm 62 and riding trails from my early 30's and nobody can keep up on the climbs, even on eco mode. Going from a pegged heart rate to an aerobic level is awesome. The look of death on my face has been replaced with a stupid grin. Amazing!

 

[MinusPrevious]

Not far behind ya on the age meter but yeah but my experience is close to yours

 

[Bryan Wells]

just watch out for the hating community of the pnw that is super anti-ebike. It's so sad how they treat others

 

[mtbchris]

Welcome! I still have a stupid grin on my face especially on the climbs. Ain't it great?!

 

[Baba]

just watch out for the hating community of the pnw that is super anti-ebike. It's so sad how they treat others

Yeah, fortunately I called the City parks office and asked about riding in the forest lands. They said no problem. Not going to ask again. Haven't been to Bellingham yet, but its not allowed there but people do it anyway. It was the same way with mountain bikes back in the 80's trail manors go a long way.

 

[Bryan Wells]

Yeah, fortunately I called the City parks office and asked about riding in the forest lands. They said no problem. Not going to ask again. Haven't been to Bellingham yet, but its not allowed there but people do it anyway. It was the same way with mountain bikes back in the 80's trail manors go a long way.

yeah, I hope bellingham riders are nice to you, I hear that is where it's worst. We need to all get together and contact the state to allow it. If you are ever in kitsap county, lets go ride together!