How an e-bike can save your life 

Look at how many of us are saving our lives with our E-bike! I am a fatty who is recovering from a car wreck. My E-bike is getting me back to exercising.

As a kid, I lived on my bike. In my 30s, I purchased a ricing bike for fitness. Now I am 68, with all of the above aches and pains, and I just purchased an ebike. I use it to commute each today, and I have a second ebike on its way for trail and fun riding. Everything you say makes so much sense. Now our job is to get the US state and local governments to make our roads more bike friendly (like Europe is doing right now).

Dude! Absolutely bang on! Thank You for making this clip. I'm a single male about to turn 56 in a few weeks. I used to regularly bike ride since I was a child and even had the amazing experience of cycling from Jasper to Banff in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Canada on 3 occasions. Then in 2006 my life took a radical turn. I broke my back and shattered my heels in a fall that resulted in 3 months of being in the hospital, 3 surgeries, and many months of rehab. Initially the doctors weren't sure I'd ever walk again. Thankfully feeling and movement returned and within a year I was able to walk again without aids. However, I couldn't do anything too physically exerting any longer and lost my job. Probably a good thing in hindsight. A few years later I tried riding again but my lower back and hip regions could not handle the exertion. Lots of degenerative issues due to my body crumpling like an accordion when I fell. So I rode less and less until I just couldn't ride anymore and hung my bike up in 2016. I occasionally tried taking it out for a quick spin again 3 or 4 times just to see but the pain and discomfort flared within just a few moments of hitting the road. So the spring of 2017 was the last time I ever rode. Didn't help that I then hit the bottle and became a recluse doing less physical activity, eating crap and gaining weight. It got so bad that I would hit the bottle as soon as I got home from work until I passed out and then do it over again the next day. In late 2018, my physical and mental health were beginning to substantially plummet. One day through the foggy haze I managed to realize enough that if I continue in this trajectory, I would abandon my rescue companion with an early death (a ginger cat I saved from being beaten by a man with a stick). So I had to make a choice about living or dying. In order to continue enjoying the experience of cat hair all over the place, scooping clumps out of a litter box, and taking forever to change my bedding due to a furry lump that loves to wrap itself in my bedsheets, I sought help and attended an addictions treatment centre for the month of December. Since getting out of treatment on December 28, 2018, I have been most fortunate to maintain my sobriety and began the journey of rebuilding my life. I eventually began researching e-bikes last November along with the testimonies of many people suffering from physically debilitating ailments who claim that e-bikes have changed their lives. So, as a gift to myself, I ordered one in late February and began a new journey of reclaiming a pastime that I thought might be permanently lost. I cannot even begin to express the joy and elation. I can ride again and not suffer debilitating pain! I'm exploring and feel like a giddy child. I'm motivated, curious and creative and, above all, so grateful. As a result, I'm beginning to also experience a rather strange phenomenon in a new way that has been very foreign to me for a long time; happiness. I'm still overweight and out of shape and need to work on a variety of life style changes, but I'm making strides. And with being able to navigate on 2 wheels again, my desire and drive to make my life better have been given a huge infusion thanks to my e-bike. Didn't mean to be so long winded but what JohnnyNerdOut says is absolutely spot on. I encourage anyone--especially those with physical and/or inner forms of debilitating ailments--to consider investing in an e-bike. For this middle aged eccentric burnout with a rescue cat, it's been a game changer. Okay. Time to hit the saddle and head over (pain free) to the grocery market to get some tofu and bean sprouts. Just kidding. More like bread, Temptations, blah blah blah...

Great video, Johnny. I suffered a stroke several years ago, left side got messed up. My wife bought me a recumbent trike a few months later. It was fun on relatively flat surfaces but any hills were a problem, even small inclines were difficult, so I didn't ride it much. The trike just languished in the patio gathering dust. Just wasn't fun or worth the hassle of getting on the thing (very low to the ground), and having to strap my left foot in (special adaptive pedal). Also, I once went out riding and got 2 flats in the front tires after picking up a ton of goatheads in each one. After a friend bought an ebike i decided to install a Bafang BBS02 on the trike. It was a challenge to install with only one side of my body functional but finally completed it. After several tweaks and dialing the system in it was finally rideable and reliable enough to take out for a ride further than just around the block. I was still concerned about flats so I had Tannus solid tires installed. The motor makes all the difference in the world and now its so much more fun to ride. If anyone is interested in recumbent trikes because of mobility issues, I would suggest getting one where the seat is not too low for easier mounting. Trikes are fun, especially etrikes!

I used to love to ride my bike. I have MS and sometimes I’d ride out ok, but my legs were weak for the ride home- so I stopped riding. Then, I found your channel and converted my old pal into an electric bike. My freedom is back- my Bafang is my safety net. Thank you!

I cannot stand or walk at all and have been in a wheelchair for 30+ yrs. Building an ebike with the Bafang motor I can finally get back on a mtb and I’m so excited to get moving. I am seriously overweight and unfit, so this will not only be fun, it will bring my fitness level up. My bike should be complete tomorrow, as I was waiting for some upgrades to arrive.

Rod in femur, triple bypass……still riding, only Ebike n it now. Definitely a game changer, Love it!

Heroin addict from the time I was 18 until 26 and a alcoholic. Just quit drinking a year ago. I'm about to turn 30 next month. I get out and ride my ebike on trails and use it as my off road hunting vehicle. Since I've started hunting and riding I don't think about drinking and drugs too much. Lost to many friends and and good people to it man. I'm sorry for your lose.

I am sorry for the loss of your brother. I have had 2 spinal fusions, need to get exercise to keep my heart strong. Exercise is really good for you! I love my DIY ebike!

I have a t12-l1 burst fracture from 1996. My left leg is completely numb from the waist down. I ride my e-bike 24 miles to work and home every day I can. I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Your videos helped me make good decisions when I made my bike. It is saving my life. I cant make it a mile without assist let alone across a city intersection.

64 this month bone on bone right hip. I have taught MMA/BJJ and a hooper/biker since the 60's. I have avoided hip surgery with MTB and e biking! You sir are on point ! Life is about trials and tribulations! Keep moving!

When I was 50 built a state of the art at that time all xtr Santa Cruz blur. I converted it to an e-bike bbshd about a year ago. It's brilliant I'm back out on the trails. I go further and stay out longer. At 68 I recently upgraded the fork to a fox boxer ( craigslist) 200 mils of travel added a dropper seat Post. Both have seriously improved the experience. Changing the height of the seat really helps on long rides both for comfort and for the terrain you're riding on. Cheers just do it you'll be glad you did least ways I am.

That's what keeps me moving, I'm 60, with bad arthritis. Love it.

Heat Stroke /Heat exhaustion event is why I got into e-bikes. Very easy to overpush oneself on a hot day and BONK OUT on side of road due to Heat Stroke with a heavy bike. Especially when it's the same long tall hill climb to get home. A 46 tooth BBS02 with 32 tooth rear gear made that daily hill climb easy and safer for me. Doing 17 MPH on flats @ PAS #2 gets me around fine and pulls 250 Watts for good range. Punch the throttle for more power as needed.

Me to ! I sold the motor bike and car ! got a Loud 27.5 large frame dual suspension 650 b . 2.235 tires ! I picked the frame then the motor Bafang 1400 ! watt ! Bought put together by shop for warrantee All i need and my lower back to disks hurt , but not on my bike ! ! I got the 48 volt and takes the 52 volt ! THR BEST I EVER DID ! thank you !

My best mate fractured a vertebrae and a ruptured disc in a work place accident six years ago. Just to make matters worse he was also diagnosed with scoliosis and arthritis during his treatment. He lost his job which also meant he lost his company car. He developed a painkiller and heroin addiction and suffered from severe depression. Two years ago his family bought him an E bike. At the time he was furious and thinking "what am I going to do with this"? Fast forward two years and he has clocked up over 4,000 miles on his bike. He's off both painkillers and heroin and his pain levels have fallen. The bike has given him enough mobility to visit friends and family and made it possible for him to do his own grocery shopping without having to catch a cab or pay for delivery. It mightn't sound like much but he has also increased his fitness levels to the point that he can do a bit of dog walking for "pocket money". Aside from his small apartment, his bike is his most valued possession and gives him a sense of pride that he would otherwise be without. I can honestly say that I've witnessed Johnny Nerdout's hypothesis tested and realised.

Hi John, I could not get out of bed 10 years ago. My problem was back muscle lock up; very painful. I went to acupuncture for the fix. It took ~ 6 months before it was tolerable, and at 2 years I was pain free. Have not been back for 5+ years. Building my first ebike and learning as I go. 8 speed gravity bike. 78 years young. Bill

Truth bombs here. I'm fairly dead for the day after a 8 mile ride on a non-ebike. Being able to knock out a 15-20 mile ride AND still do other things during the day is pure gold.

Met a guy on the trail who had lost his licence due to DUI... The ebike restored his mobility and let him do simple chores and basic transportation.

@JohnnyNerdOut No back pain or bad joints, just being fat dude. I was about 250 lbs when I bought my Bacchetta Giro A20 recumbent and I almost gave up on the bike before I’ve decided to pimp that bike to an e-bike. I’m now at 220 lbs and losing weight everyday.

Aged 72,73 next week,2yrs ago moved to a village in the country surrounded by hills.I really struggled using my bike,then saw ad for ebike conversion early this year.Boom.bike converted over a weekend & the improvement is astounding.I can climb hills again& I am slowly regaining fitness &leg power.I regularly ride a 14.5mile route in country lanes with ten hills,some very steep,which I can manage with ease.I am so happy with my ebike(bafang motor) & g ride who did the conversion for me.Thank You, Alex &Rich of g ride.🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

AMEN! Helps physically but also gets endorphins flowing which seriously helps mood too. Sorry for your loss.

My e-mtb keeping me going for sure. 4300 miles in 2 years, 64 yrs old, YT Decoy. Best thing I have bought in my life.

My heart and prayers go out to you and your family due to the loss of your brother

Great message!! The church of the Ebike. You are a great priest for this church. Thanks from Seattle.

I'm 35 dad of 2 with a desk job (physically fine). I got my ebike 2 years ago and I love using it for the commute. Gets me exercise when I wouldn't normally and I find it helps my mental health just being out in the wind, sun, rain or even snow. Plus more people on bikes means less cars stinking up the place.

Excellent advice! Johnny is the real deal! Super to purchase from. Got my stuff yesterday. I already have a fat tire ebike which allows me to do the rides I used to do. But no suspension. Converting my old GT full suspension. I have know a few with type 2 onset that have started riding and guess what, no more meds. Remember in D&D, use or lose it sister.

Found your channel while looking at pre - made e bikes, as I'm lazy don't have the ability to convert/make an e bike. I hope the message your putting out in this video reaches as many people as possible as I feel so many people could benefit from it. Great channel. Thank you for your advice Johnny.

Just a small note in EU e-bikes are peddle assist only. No peddle input and it is an illegal e-moped as its not up to road/highway code (front light, back light, brake light, indicator blinkers, registration plates etc etc)

I’m 69 with 2900 miles behind my now smaller ass. I never knew when I bought mine a year ago how much fun and benefits I’d see. It looks like a bike, but really it’s the Fountain of Youth. I really appreciate these vids. If I had seen your videos before I bought my wonderful bike, I may have bought a mid-drive with torque sensors and enjoyed a whole new level of variables.

I added 2 child seats to my bike. I take them everywhere. To the lake, to the forrest to their grandma, to school. They even sleep on while riding it.

Great video. Thanks for sharing this story!

Do understand why your videos or channel do not have more views, your videos are simple and easy, thanks Johnny!

What he said!!! I'm a cancer survivor. Stage IVb (there's no stage 5). I had a bad back injury with pain up and down my legs all the time. I Bike about 20 to 25 miles a week on my e-bike. My pain is greatly reduced. I can eat anything I want. And it just keeps getting easier every week. You just bike until you're finished and then turn around and hit the throttle and go home it helps. For all of you out there, there is hope, it really works.

Hey Johnny I have enjoyed your video series and learned a lot. I had no idea that the Buffon motor was programmable I use the Buffon to build an E bike out of my cargo bike. It was tremendously helpful in my rehabilitation after knee surgery two years ago. I certainly agree that an Evite allows people with limited mobility To get out there and be physical again. Thank you

My Dad who has been disabled for the Last 30+ years is now going cycling again because of a home made ebike I made him (1500 watts) lol. Well done johnnynerdout! Your a great teacher.

In 2008 I bought my first Ebike and used it to ride to physical therapy from a car wreck. I ultimately ended up getting titanium in my neck after I got rid of the bike for a move. I built a couple of them since then. I ride to help my chronic pain. I just got into another car wreck last month. After a few weeks of resting from whiplash, I got right back on as part of my therapy to recuperate. What you’re saying is true. Ebikes are therapy for the body and mind.

Gotta say this video is spot on. I have really bad knees and ankles. I just bought an e bike a few weeks ago and have been riding to work on it a couple days a week. I feel more energetic and have lost some weight. Still get some knee pain but the pedal assist really helps.

Truth! I'm 74, fragile knee cartilage from years of sports, am about to have Johnny build me my first ebike, and every word rings true. My knee doctor says yes! I now use a Vespa for my errands in small town with hills. I've tried lightweight mtb but it's too difficult, no versatility no matter how many gears. I'm 100 percent sure the right ebike with correct seat and bars will be the answer. My go-to exercise at gym is elliptical machine, already helps knees.

This is the second year I've had an e-bike and it has greatly helped me during the pandemic. It allowed me to commute safely to work rather than using my car. And it's so relaxing that it's my time of meditation. I've been having a lot of anxiety issues lately and I feel like this has been a great help!

Amen Johnny! I'm 61 and a big boy and my ebike has changed my life. I'm up to riding 20 to 25 miles at a time now and the more I ride, the better my bone-on-bone knees feel and the less pain my crushed vertebrae cause me. I'm hoping to put on 1,000+ miles on the trails around midwest this Summer and Fall!

I am 61 and retire in a year. I built a cargo Ebike 5 years ago.No health issues. I rode the Ebike to work for 5 years every summer. The goal is to tour from Wisconsin to Colorado and back. This year I reached $250 in gas used for transportation. My Ebike saved me a ton of money. Ebikes changed my life.

I have multiple fractures in my lower back and an odd curve in my spine thanks to years of seizures, Ive had epilepsy 28 years. I love mountain biking but only have a rear hub efat bike, its so easy to ride in snow and commuting but its too heavy for mtb. My back was recently made worse after years of rehab biking and ddp yoga when a van decided it was a good idea to hit me biking to work. Now, if my 2021 Devinci Riff Altus is still in fine shape from the damage Im considering adding a 500w BBS02 kit to be able to continue mountain biking. I just hope to never be hit by a car biking again. Not like I wasnt disabled before, this just made it worse. Thank whoever for ebikes, theyre a blessing when youre hurt like me.

It also helps someone with hearts condition A few years on our local trail a rider passed out and die , they said he had a heart condition There is a lot of climbing on this trail I use to tread this trail until i got a ebike.

Excellent video. I used to ride everywhere, but decades and weight gain slowed me way down. I got an ebike a month ago and am at 91 miles on the odomoeter, which is 91 miles more than I would have been had I not bought this beast. I LOVE it! My next goal is to work with you to turn one of my other bikes (I have been a bike collector for years) into an ebike custom build. This should be a really fun project, so expect a call from Tom. :) Thanks so much for your videos, wisdom, and fun natured help.

I have a Ebike it's the best thing I have ever bought. Love going out on it with my pals.

Johnny, I couldn’t agree with you more. I had a partial hip replacement December 30, 2020. The e-bike has allowed me to ride hills without straining the hip or knee. Now that I’ve been diagnosed with a return of CLL (Leukemia) I’ll be on the e-bike on my off treatment weeks. If it weren’t for the e-bike I’d be couch surfing for sure.

Combined with other exercises like yoga ( to keep some balanced muscle and posture) an ebike has helped me tremendously. Over the last 35 years of back pain I've tried lots of things, pain killers were the worst, walking is ok but hard on my hips and knees which scream in pain after a while so I limit it. Cycling without electric when I can is ok but suddenly finding myself in a ton of pain and unable to cycle home is not good so I diy my bike to ebike and it's fab. It's not just the physical but also the mental stimulation and feel good factor really lifts my mood

I have mental health, Complex ptsd, I here you I was addicted too oxycodone wrecked countless years of my life, Been clean for 2 year now, I bought an electric monster scooter, That helps me get out with out feeling hypervigilance issues, I am buying a hard tail today to put an electric conversion kit, The laws are coming on top with electric scooters, It be nice to do a little project aswell, But having personal electric transport is so beneficial for mental health.....

Man, I’m really liking your channel, and appreciate your mindset, sharing your story. Thanks again for your efforts!

getting out in nature is curing my anxiety i think. i just listen to audiobooks and ride. sometimes i just throttle the whole way and think about stuff. a book i read recently is "the nature principle" and i highly recommend it while riding in nature.

I'm 58 and I suffer from peripheral neuropathy (had to give-up driving) and chronic lower back pain and I physically cannot walk around the block, the pain is just too overwhelming. A lot of people suffer from obesity but I have the exact opposite problem, I have a hard time gaining and keeping the weight on. While on my death bed, weighing a whopping 110 lbs., I discovered E-bikes. It still hurts like hell but not so bad that I can't push through it and get a great workout. My normal weight is around 142-145 and I am currently up to 138. Needless to say but I get on my ebike every chance I get and I easily put on 15 to 20 miles. It's fricken FANTASTIC, to say the least.

Recently purchased a Specialized Levo SL and use the Mission Control app all the time. I can set a heart rate I want to reach before motor assist kicks in. Works great. At 69 years young I can keep up with my 35+ year old sons on the single track trails.

I have trouble with my need back shoulders and neck and ride ever day it is helping

Saturday June 5th 10:30 at night. I just received my e-bike few hours ago from Johnny and spend a couple hours hauling my hundred pound dog around in my trailer ran the battery all the way down I guess I was using quite a bit of pedal-assist but I still peddled my butt off and I am so worn out and it was a blast

I have a couple different chronic medical disorders and four days ago I bought my first E-Bike for exactly the purpose of reclaiming my Health.

Asthmatic checking in! It's not just about pain, lots of folks with breathing issues out there as well. being able to use a bike while not having an asthma attack to help get back in shape is also a game changer!

Appreciate the helpful information, and love the sincerity and dedication to clarity, honesty and just the right amount of fun. Keep up the good work, Johnny. You’re one of the folks that shows the ‘best of’ RU-vid

I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and can barely walk even with crutches. Discovered a couple years ago that I can ride a bike without my hips or knees dislocating, but would run out of gas pretty quickly. Immediately started saving for an E-bike then 2020 decided money needed to go to bills, so now I'm trying to figure out how to build one. Haven't worked in years, so no stimulus checks for me. slow and steady, it'll get there. Great advice for anyone who needs to get off the couch.

Great video, Johnny! So sorry about your brother. Wife got me a BBS02 for my '89 Cannondale XM (that I bought new!) and i'm riding it a lot now. For me it was the exhaustion factor - after 20 miles of riding even on a nice road bike, i'd be wiped out for a couple days. Now, I can do a 20 and feel refreshed and ready for the next one. Contemplating same treatment to my road bike. Hmmm. Dig your channel!

I have crazy arthritis problems. I'm 52 and I used to love to ride. My '92 StumpJumper has been hanging out in my Barn . I slapped a hub motor on it. I know you hate them but it is the funnest thing I ever made. My knees and ankles feel like a million$$

Ebikes are great, if you live in a hilly area bikes can be a pain in the ar5e. My wife hated biking and wouldn't go on any bike ride that involved hills. But now she loves it, she does pedal assist and its more like a brisk walk but you go muck further faster.

Love this video. Excersize is needed by every human but the boredom of doing it in place is something that all do not like. Get out of the neighborhood with an Ebike.

I went in heart failure a few years back. I've been needing to get out for exercise but regular mountain biking would probably be too hard. Enter the mountain ebike. I hope I enjoy it.

Love your site, your attitude and your love for others. Thank you!

This is so so true! You helped me so much John...God Bless you 👍

Painkillers are dangerous in two way: First avoiding those without reason when pain began and stay. Secondly when come addict to those caused of avoiding first. Electric bikes are very good for start exercise. I started having intermittent knee pain that is felt when walking but not while cycling.

You did not mention the psychological component: The bicycle forces people to focus on the here and now, stripping it of stress and worries

Hi Johnny.. Thank you for inspiring all viewers I do cycling 30 km daily ... I am from India I want 750 watt bafang e bike kit kindly help me

I strongly agree, sitting in a car keeps you in one position and makes you lazy. Riding an ebike gives you fresh air, exercise, and gets you anywhere and everywhere a car can, sometimes a ebike can also be quicker. Since riding mine I've lost about 13 pounds commuting to work with a round trip of 18 miles. Still trying to loose about a good 15 more but it works.

Thank you. Enough said.

I’m So sorry about your brother

I totally agree...

IM A DISABLED VET WITH ALOT OF INJURIES AND ALOT OF PAIN ISSUES AND OF COURSE IVE BEEN ON PAIN KILLERS FOR 15 YRS . I GOT A E BIKE AND IT SAVED MY LIFE I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT AND START CAMPING AND FISHING. I GET UP AT 330 4 AM AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY CAUSE I HAVE FREEDOM . IT CHANGED MY LIFE . NOT TO MENTION.. JESUS CHRIST ANSWERED MY PRAYERS. GOD BLESS

You are soooo right! I put a simple imotor hub on my bike...it rocks! I have a "bad" knee and running is just not an option anymore. But my lil' ebike cruiser is the S@#$#@! Thank you!

Excellent explanations

Just got my Electronic E bike for $800. Just using it for 3 days I can feel my body, balance and mental health improve. I had a foot injury and the bike doesn't seem to make my foot hurt. I can feel it in my core, thighs, lungs and butt. I tried hiking and I would end up having down days. This I can do every day! I'm 65 and tired of being the old fat lady especially since the pool and gym are closed.

Thank you for sharing your story. ❤️🙏

If you're unable to get a license an ebike could be a life saver.

Spot on. Big Plus for fresh air and vitamin D!

great video shows people yo do not have to be incarcerated by your illness/physical limitations.

Bafang right, nearly lost an arm and a leg in a motorcycle accident a decade ago, used to ride road bicycle 300 miles a week mountain bike maybe 20 miles a week, kept both bikes for some strange reason that despite my handicap, i might be able to ride them once more......electricity and Johnny Nerd Out made that possible.

A sidecar for an e-bike would be amazing for mobility issues and really good for carrying stuff

Strenuous. The key word. So, Ive rode bikes on and off my entire life, ( not a long hauler, marathons etc) but short bursts for exercise so on and so forth. Now I'm 69 and counting, but I have lung damage from exposure to asbestos when I was 20 or so. I've spoken to a mesothelioma lawyer about the extent of the damage I have...and you know what he said.. you're riding a bike with asbestos on your lungs??? So needless to say I wasn't happy as it is a strenuous endeavor to bike when your lungs are calcifying. So I got an ebike from a local bike shop ( I love motion and the emotion of motion) and pedal assist is priceless. I always pedal just enough to exercise but never to the point of aerobic which is counter productive to my health, though I'm not sure of my longevity. My point here is, these e bikes are very beneficial to someone with my condition and are worth their weight in happiness. P.S. great content is Priceless also

Great point. Thanks

I totally relate to what ur saying about addiction on drugs, off and on through out my life, i am clean and have been for awhile, since i got an DIY electric bike, its been addicting lol , this addiction on electric bikes is much better than drugs 👍👍👍👍👍 , i have 3 electric bikes, one is broke down temporarily , i tacoed my aluminum Forks so i got a pair of steel ones , so im gonna be getting my first e-bike back together sometime soon, i learned that you need more than just one toque arm, once you get up to a certain wattage, i got 3 hubs, two at 1000w & 1 at 1500w, use at least 1 toque arm on each side of ur forks, if u can, 2 on each side as in having a toque arm all the way around ur forks , both front and both back of the forks , but definitely 2 , one on each side , i had my first experience with a hub spinning off , luckily i wasn't going fast and didn't get hurt ,having 4 on my beach cruiser, not afraid to b doing 30+ mph , just don't hit bumps, ouch , but no need to b going fast all time , i have 2-700c - 1-27.5 & a 26" on the way , e-bikes are fun , much more fun than drugs !!!👍

Thanks Johnny!

Great advice. Thanks

I wear a prosthetic leg, been on an ebike for 6 years. Changed to a Schlumpf Mountain Drive. The ebike is 40Ibs of motor, battery, charger. Just too heavy!! Can't travel on buses, trains, planes.

I want to covert a specialized status 160 dual suspension bike hopefully I can manage

Thank you for this!! 🙏🙏🙏 I’m considering hitting you up to build a better bike than available on the market :-) regardless thanks for this amazing info! People do not realize that personal experience/wisdom is way more valuable than most cookie-cutter doctor incorrigible pride-based advice given nowadays. So I really mean it when I say, thank you!

I lost my wife almost a year ago it helps me to adjust to my loss also it my closet

I love my ebike. But I don't ride it much because I'm afraid I'll be killed. It's the lack of bike infrastructure or the lack of it. We need good bikeways and bike lanes separated from motor traffic.

That be me, bad back. Conversion is coming and I will tell if it helps. Now I have the same thing from others.

EXCELLENT VIDEO THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!

Cool vid. I've been considering an e bike.

Why does this guy not have a million subscribers. Like, share, subscribe!!

Hey yeah! I hear all the time that people say, aw- e-bikes is cheating. You don't get good exercise on those! And to them I say, well good for you! You are probably fit and healthy, and quite capable of using a standard bike. But my father has had both his knees swapped out now after a long life as a plumber. He needs to use his new joints as much as possible, and the doc recommends biking. My father has been biking every now and then most of his life, but after the surgery he's only able to do very short trips, and he can't do hills without getting off. He bought an e-bike, and his life is very different now! He's biking everywhere, all the time. Even choosing the bike before his brand new car, if he can! He is in much better shape than in a long time, and the knees are doing great! This would not have been possible without an e-bike! Not nearly in the same timeframe, anyway. Another thing is that since he got his bike, he's been talking to all his friends about how it has changed his life, and made it better. Now many of them have bought bikes and joined him, and the go on trips together on paths and in areas they have not been in years and years! His e-bike is actually changing other peoples lives as well! Also, I have a lot of different issues myself, bad knees form injuries and a plumbers life, chrons, chronic joint problems etc. witch now has led to me getting diabetes T2 on top of it all. Thanks to YOUR videos, and what I've seen my father do, I'm now about to order a conversion kit for my bike (witch I got years ago when I hurt my knees, but haven't been able to use enough lately). Can't wait to see how this will help me, ´cause I used to love biking. I went EVERYWHERE on my bike in my youth. Maybe all is not lost, after all!? Thank you!

My bike is trying to kill me !

This is very good advice. My wife and I have decided to get back into cycling. The group that we are are going to cycle with are all younger than us, so she need some help. I have just ordered a mid motor kit to convert her cruzer bike into an ebike. (I was finally convinced by one of your videos to go this route) . She is not very technically savvy so I am looking for some guidelines to share with her on when to shift gears . This is to prevent the motor straining the chain and other components which i believe could easily happen when you have an 500W electrical motor assisting..i.e you don't feel the strain as much in your legs as before. I guess the Wattmeter on the display may help here?. Do you perhaps have video on this subject?