I joined the e-bike family reluctantly but at 81, decided it was time. I bought a slightly used 2021 Gazelle C8 step through model in early July and four months and 3000 kms down the road, I wish that my "time" had come a lot earlier. It has been an absolutely wonderful experience. Hilly terrain and/or windy conditions which had more and more been giving me an excuse to take the day off are no longer an issue. As to the bike itself, I cannot compare it with other products since this is my only e-bike experience but I can say without reservation that it has no faults. I'm about a 40 to 50 km trip driver and my battery consistently predicts around 125 km before a charge is required so no issue there. The seat is more comfortable than the one in my living room. Mechanically, it's like that energizer bunny - no issues. The electronics are quiet. The shifting is smooth, easy and responsive and you can sweat or not - your choice. Something I think to do with age was causing me trouble lifting my leg over the bar of my touring bike, so the step through style is a welcome feature and also the more upright position is an improvement. I could go on but you get the idea. I am biking more and enjoying it more. What else is there?
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