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[–] psud@aussie.zone 1 points 4 weeks ago

I ride a recumbent so stopping and chatting with other recumbent riders happens. One chap I chatted with had electrified his bike and was saying it was the only way he could still get out there and ride, the hills were too much for him otherwise. We're limited to 200W on a trigger operated e-bike here, so on most bikes that's just assist, so it's different to the American experience