So new I'm picking up my first EMTB today

[CNDALEMTB]

Obviously new here,
picking up a Cannondale Moterra Neo 4 after work today. Thanks for having me. Any recommendations to keep this new hobby last forever? I'm am in the Knoxville TN area. I currently am riding a Cannondale Trail SE 3 hardtail.

I am interesting in the speedbox 1.3, as i plan on riding to work (28 miles one way)
I also was thinking of getting a set of wheels, cassette, rotors to swap out when on the road

any input on the above or other things will help, thanks

 

[Stihldog]

Obviously new here,
picking up a Cannondale Moterra Neo 4 after work today. Thanks for having me. Any recommendations to keep this new hobby last forever? I'm am in the Knoxville TN area. I currently am riding a Cannondale Trail SE 3 hardtail.

I am interesting in the speedbox 1.3, as i plan on riding to work (28 miles one way)
I also was thinking of getting a set of wheels, cassette, rotors to swap out when on the road

any input on the above or other things will help, thanks

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Welcome to the Forum.

A Full suspension can be a hardtail. Flick of a switch …road ready.

Regarding your question about longevity; stay away from hikers with white headbands.

 

[CNDALEMTB]

Welcome to the Forum.

A Full suspension can be a hardtail. Flick of a switch …road ready.

Regarding your question about longevity; stay away from hikers with white headbands.

Don’t understand

 

[Stihldog]

Don’t understand

I have a Hardtail which is great for commuting and some trails. But the shock on my full suspension can be locked out. It can then behave like a hardtail (less energy used). Different tires for different terrain is a good idea though.

My experience with a hiker wearing a white headband was interesting .

 

[Mabman]

While de-restricting, putting some more road oriented wheels/tires and gearing on that bike will make it more efficient for your 28 mile commute it may not be the best option for that purpose? I commuted on a drop bar bike with an unrestricted big hub motor about that distance and it was a stretch. Good luck.

 

[Paulquattro]

Welcome to the site

 

[CNDALEMTB]

Here it is.

 

[Bones]

The bike looks great, but who is the young lad holding it?
I'm afraid you have to be at least 60 to be on this forum

 

[CNDALEMTB]

The bike looks great, but who is the young lad holding it?
I'm afraid you have to be at least 60 to be on this forum

Young, thank you.

 

[Stihldog]

That Xmas display gives me an idea.

 

[steve_sordy]

Young, thank you.

What are you, mid 40's, tops?

 

[CNDALEMTB]

What are you, mid 40's, tops?

35

 

[Stihldog]

With pics like that you need to start posting in “Pics Of The Day”. Soon you’ll be assigned new a tag rather than “New Member”.

 

[steve_sordy]

What are you, mid 40's, tops?

35! Bloody hell, I'm more than twice that!
Sorry for adding ten years onto you, I did say "tops".

Note to the @Moderator, CNDALEMTB 's forum name should be "babe in the woods" or something similar.

 

[Stihldog]

A few weeks ago I was surrounded by lots and lots of eMTB’s on our mountain. I couldn’t believe it. But half of those riders were probably under 40.

What’s going on? I barely understood what they were saying yet they were having a good time.

 

[JRhook]

Obviously new here,
picking up a Cannondale Moterra Neo 4 after work today. Thanks for having me. Any recommendations to keep this new hobby last forever? I'm am in the Knoxville TN area. I currently am riding a Cannondale Trail SE 3 hardtail.

I am interesting in the speedbox 1.3, as i plan on riding to work (28 miles one way)
I also was thinking of getting a set of wheels, cassette, rotors to swap out when on the road

any input on the above or other things will help, thanks

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Once you start riding it. You’ll realise you don’t need a reason to keep riding. They're soo much fun!!
Can definitely vouch for the derestriction. Especially with a commute in mind.
Welcome and enjoy

 

[ilostmypassword]

Welcome! Just take it easy out there. An e-bike can be a bit of a steep learning curve compared to a traditional bike. They sit super low too so be mindful of pedal strikes. Saying that! They are amazing and so much fun.

ENJOY!

 

[CNDALEMTB]

35! Bloody hell, I'm more than twice that!
Sorry for adding ten years onto you, I did say "tops".

Note to the @Moderator, CNDALEMTB 's forum name should be "babe in the woods" or something similar.

its all good.

Note to the @Moderator, CNDALEMTB 's forum name should be "babe in the woods" or something similar.

 

[CNDALEMTB]

A few weeks ago I was surrounded by lots and lots of eMTB’s on our mountain. I couldn’t believe it. But half of those riders were probably under 40.

What’s going on? I barely understood what they were saying yet they were having a good time.

having a good time is what its all about.

 

[Binhill1]

The bike looks great, but who is the young lad holding it?
I'm afraid you have to be at least 60 to be on this forum

I thought you had to show your pension book before you could buy one

 

[Stihldog]

I thought you had to show your pension book before you could buy one

The times are a changing. Almost anyone can ride an eMTB now

 

[Binhill1]

The times are a changing. Almost anyone can ride an eMTB now

Well I've got one that's all I'm saying.

 

[Downhillr]

35

Don’t worry about the ribbing from all the members of the “Old Fogies Club”… it’s what passes for humor among us curmudgeons!
Ride to live, live to ride dude.

 

[Binhill1]

Don’t worry about the ribbing from all the members of the “Old Fogies Club”… it’s what passes for humor among us curmudgeons!
Ride to live, live to ride dude.

Had to Google yet another word , I won't remember it so just stick to grumpy.

 

[Binhill1]

A few weeks ago I was surrounded by lots and lots of eMTB’s on our mountain. I couldn’t believe it. But half of those riders were probably under 40.

What’s going on? I barely understood what they were saying yet they were having a good time.

We have our own codes as well you know. Hope this helps.

 

[Howz]

It’s a disgrace…..there should be a minimum age…say 50…before you can buy an ebike

 

[Downhillr]

We have our own codes as well you know. Hope this helps.

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You forgot NMV…

 

[Binhill1]

You forgot NMV…

Go on tell me ?

 

[Binhill1]

It’s a disgrace…..there should be a minimum age…say 50…before you can buy an ebike

I wouldn't have thought anyone under 50 could afford one. .

 

[Downhillr]

Go on tell me ?

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