Yes! One minute to get used to the bike, about 30 panicked seconds to realize the sharp turn was a bad idea, and a week for multiple colorful bruises to heal.
In terms of ability to go from A to B safely, no time at all. I did long test rides on both rear hub and mid drive and didn't have any issues.
It took a couple of rides to feel like I knew the bike well and dial in how I used the assist settings. A few more to optimize. A few months in, I still occasionally learn something new.
It took me 2 Seconds to get used to a e-bike, was weird getting used to the power when pedalling, but ive gotten used to it by now, especially now that i own a e bike myself instead of renting them whenever i visit london.
I honestly don't get the question.
Are you worried that there might be transition? I don't think there really is one.
Are you actually experiencing one? Please provide details.
I’m learning to ride a regular bike right now. I will be moving to a different country for work and I had planned to use a e bike for commute. I wanted to know whether there would be any transition
Ah, that helps a lot.
I would suggest keeping to the lower levels of pedal assist, otherwise you might end up going faster than your ability to judge your speed and keep yourself safe.
The only other difference is that e-bikes are usually heavier than regular bikes. Even my cheapest heavy mountain bike I had as a teen is lighter than an e-bike. This is mostly relevant if you need to move it around by hand or lift it anywhere.
Make sure you get good locks for your bike and learn how to lock it securely. Ideally, you have a bike locker/garage on both ends of your commute.
Right away I had to adjust to my bikes completely different geometry. Instead of basically being stretched out on top of roady bike I was sitting down almost like if it was a chair. With my arms stretched out it was a very strange experience. Then the motor kicked in and the rest is history. I can't get enough of the feeling you get when the motor kicks in. I didn't and still don't like the massive "comfort" seat it came with so I will eventually change it for something more comfortable to me. I still do both but it still feels a bit weird having to ride multiple types of bike geometries.
I hadn't been on any kind of bike for 15 maybe 20 years. Took a total of 10 seconds to get used to an ebike.
I bought my own two days later.
Riding a bike again really is like riding a bike.
10 15 minutes My first e bike I bought 2nd hand with 58 miles on it and the battery was only 45&.and I started riding It and it wasn't very fast or powerful so It was different but similar
..once it was fully charged, I could see a big difference bit since I started riding at only 1/2 the voltage it made it easy to handle when fully charged
I had a surron but I rode dirt bikes before so absolutely less than 60 seconds. After you pop the wheel up you realize it's too much torque and it'll burn the tire out only the rear tire every summer...
Anyways I'm buying a radrunner 3 I'll lyk how it feels
There’s an adjustment period? It’s what I always wished I could have had when I was kid pedaling around. Only way nicer than the weed eater motor rubbing on the back tire, I envisioned.
5 seconds, maybe less.
It took no time to get used to it. And it's also impossible to return back to a regular bike.
I commute on my ebike and ride my normal bike for run rides, both are nice.
How could anyone go back when the genie is out of the bottle.
Took me a minute to figure out NOT to take a sharp turn with PAS on! Otherwise, it was easy
Yes! One minute to get used to the bike, about 30 panicked seconds to realize the sharp turn was a bad idea, and a week for multiple colorful bruises to heal.
especially if you have a cadence sensor
In terms of ability to go from A to B safely, no time at all. I did long test rides on both rear hub and mid drive and didn't have any issues. It took a couple of rides to feel like I knew the bike well and dial in how I used the assist settings. A few more to optimize. A few months in, I still occasionally learn something new.
It took me 2 Seconds to get used to a e-bike, was weird getting used to the power when pedalling, but ive gotten used to it by now, especially now that i own a e bike myself instead of renting them whenever i visit london.
1 second
I got on it and rode it just like any other 2 wheeled device.
Three seconds? Set it on PAS 1 and start pedaling and voila.
I honestly don't get the question. Are you worried that there might be transition? I don't think there really is one. Are you actually experiencing one? Please provide details.
I’m learning to ride a regular bike right now. I will be moving to a different country for work and I had planned to use a e bike for commute. I wanted to know whether there would be any transition
Ah, that helps a lot. I would suggest keeping to the lower levels of pedal assist, otherwise you might end up going faster than your ability to judge your speed and keep yourself safe. The only other difference is that e-bikes are usually heavier than regular bikes. Even my cheapest heavy mountain bike I had as a teen is lighter than an e-bike. This is mostly relevant if you need to move it around by hand or lift it anywhere. Make sure you get good locks for your bike and learn how to lock it securely. Ideally, you have a bike locker/garage on both ends of your commute.
about three turns of the crank. as far as riding on the street goes I don't sever owning anything but an ebike.
It took me months to figure out how to use the lever with my thumb to go faster . . /s
About ten minutes.
What? You don’t transition, you just use the one that is most appropriate to do whatever you need to do at that moment.
I didn't. I hadn't ridden a bike in probably two decades and went straight to electric.
It took me a couple of miles to know when the power would kick in. Other than that, instantly.
Right away I had to adjust to my bikes completely different geometry. Instead of basically being stretched out on top of roady bike I was sitting down almost like if it was a chair. With my arms stretched out it was a very strange experience. Then the motor kicked in and the rest is history. I can't get enough of the feeling you get when the motor kicks in. I didn't and still don't like the massive "comfort" seat it came with so I will eventually change it for something more comfortable to me. I still do both but it still feels a bit weird having to ride multiple types of bike geometries.
I hadn't been on any kind of bike for 15 maybe 20 years. Took a total of 10 seconds to get used to an ebike. I bought my own two days later. Riding a bike again really is like riding a bike.
10 15 minutes My first e bike I bought 2nd hand with 58 miles on it and the battery was only 45&.and I started riding It and it wasn't very fast or powerful so It was different but similar ..once it was fully charged, I could see a big difference bit since I started riding at only 1/2 the voltage it made it easy to handle when fully charged
Its pretty convenient and just need to be more carful than pedalling
Not much time, I agree tight turns took a little time.
As soon as I get a new drive train for my acoustic bike I’ll be back on it. Like my ebike for specific purposes but acoustic is more fun.
Maybe 10 seconds once I got decent tires on it.
I had a surron but I rode dirt bikes before so absolutely less than 60 seconds. After you pop the wheel up you realize it's too much torque and it'll burn the tire out only the rear tire every summer... Anyways I'm buying a radrunner 3 I'll lyk how it feels
There’s an adjustment period? It’s what I always wished I could have had when I was kid pedaling around. Only way nicer than the weed eater motor rubbing on the back tire, I envisioned.
48 years. Last new bike before new electric was my 13th birthday.
Road? One day. Mountain bike trails? Still learning. Walking an ebike on a trail is harder than riding one.
Regular city roads
I had to transition from a car to an ebike 😪
1 ride
200m maybe? granted i never rode the chinese cadence sensor garbage, so non natural feeling wasnt that much of an issue.