Hi my names Mike Newton looking forward to having a chat(s)

[Newt64]

Good afternoon all, My names Mike Newton I live in Brighton ?? Uk. I'm 78 relatively fit! Just bought my Vitus eUrban still struggling with even smallest hills advice appreciated
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[Neeko DeVinchi]

Good afternoon all, My names Mike Newton I live in Brighton ?? Uk. I'm 78 relatively fit! Just bought my Vitus eUrban still struggling with even smallest hills advice appreciated
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Hey Mike, practice makes perfect and persistence is key. Perhaps if you explain how you approach a climb, we can recommend steps and offer guidance.
It would be easy for me to point out that less weight on the rear wheel will result in any hardtail accelerating quicker but again, explain (as much as possible how you approach a climb (level of assist, seated, sprinting or off the saddle etc.)
Look forward to hearing from you (from one hardtail emtb owner to another)?

 

[Zimmerframe]

If you don't feel you're getting much assistance, it could just be your cadence is too low . The motor helps, but at low "revs" it's not very efficient and will struggle to help you.

What mode are you using ? Eco ? Trail ? Boost ?

 

[Newt64]

Whoooa thanks very much...I'll give you more info tomorrow! ????

Hey Mike, practice makes perfect and persistence is key. Perhaps if you explain how you approach a climb, we can recommend steps and offer guidance.
It would be easy for me to point out that less weight on the rear wheel will result in any hardtail accelerating quicker but again, explain (as much as possible how you approach a climb (level of assist, seated, sprinting or off the saddle etc.)
Look forward to hearing from you (from one hardtail emtb owner to another)?

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Hey Mike, practice makes perfect and persistence is key. Perhaps if you explain how you approach a climb, we can recommend steps and offer guidance.
It would be easy for me to point out that less weight on the rear wheel will result in any hardtail accelerating quicker but again, explain (as much as possible how you approach a climb (level of assist, seated, sprinting or off the saddle etc.)
Look forward to hearing from you (from one hardtail emtb owner to another)?

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[Singletrack Scene]

Good afternoon all, My names Mike Newton I live in Brighton ?? Uk. I'm 78 relatively fit! Just bought my Vitus eUrban still struggling with even smallest hills advice appreciated
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Welcome!

 

[Coolcmsc]

Welcome. That’s a decent bike. The amazing people here will get you sorted

 

[steve_sordy]

Welcome Mike, you should be flying up those hills, so something is wrong with either bike, motor, or technique. That will soon be fixed by the advice on here.

It could be you of course, you could be desperately unfit, but remembering how good you used to be. If it is this, it will soon remedy itself as you get fitter.

 

[The Hodge]

The motor is switched on ..nest -ce pas?..

 

[Tubby G]

The original post was January 2021. You’re all talking to a guy that has been and gone over 10 months ago

 

[The Hodge]

Yeah but it's a slow day ...

 

[steve_sordy]

Dammit, done it again! I blame @Coolcmsc for being welcoming so late after the event.

@Newt64 obviously had every intention of reporting back "tomorrow", but at 78 years old, maybe he just didn't make it? Hope I'm wrong!

 

[Tubby G]

Dammit, done it again! I blame @Coolcmsc for being welcoming so late after the event.

@Newt64 obviously had every intention of reporting back "tomorrow", but at 78 years old, maybe he just didn't make it? Hope I'm wrong!

Or maybe he found an e-bike forum rather than an emtb forum!

 

[Coolcmsc]

Ooooops!