Am I a coward for buying an e-bike?

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The author on the trail behind home town Levin. A big "yes" to the padding after many trips over the handlebars! Photo: Supplied
I’m 70. Not a wimp or a coward. Just sensible. That’s why I’ve spent $8000 on an e-bike. I used to own a Specialized stump jumper – a fairly serious downhill mountain bike: small wheel rims, sturdy frame, dropper seat, four pod brakes. Yep. A pedal bike. But then I bought an e-bike. My mates […]

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Roger Foley

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