One more eBike on the road.

The Estelle is on the road! One more eBike is cruising the streets of Westchester County. The bike was picked up about 2 weeks ago, last week there were flood causing rains which squashed (I should say squished) gettting it on the road. Because the tires and tubes were rotten it took until Sunday morning to get the new rubber set and going. Now its going.

My first riding impression. The Estelle is a pure power assist so you have to peddle to actuate the motor, whereas my Wilderness Experience setup can move the bike independant of peddling. The power assist is great, good torque, and descent top end speed - but speed isn't everything on this type of commuter bike, reliability is the most important thing here. To enhance the reliability I installed the "triple protection" Bontrager slicks - I have run on these tires for three years without any flats.

Now it is up to D. to start riding the bike instead of driving the car. One less car here we come. Good luck D., you have a great ride.

Update on my next eBike. The bike has been ordered, this week I order the new battery pack and charger. It will be about 4 more weeks before I am back on the eRoad again.

Until next time.......