What model IGP did you friend buy. Keep us posted on your impressions.

Electric motorcycles (i.e., e-bikes) have their place; just like gas powered ones do. But they are not bicycles, even though they are made to look like bicycles and even though they are marketed as such ("you, only better." yeah right). Moving your legs in circles while a motor propels you doesn't make it a bicycle. I think the thing that bothers me most is when people enter into gran fondos and centuries using these motor bikes. It takes away from those who train for these events, maybe hoping to win their age category or place in the top 100. Also, I've seen these motor bikes on trails that were built for bicycles and pedestrians. As a bicyclist, I used to enjoy the brotherhood one felt when encountering a fellow cyclist out on the road. I don't feel that with a poser motoring up a hill.

Picked up an emtb last December to get through cancer treatment fatigue. I don't like that I'm bothered by how I love riding it 🤣...but the rig is just so versatile. Don't have a lot of time but want to get a quick ride in? emtb. Feeling fatigued? emtb. Need to hit some long climbs on mountain trails? emtb. Need to bike to the store efficiently in my mountain town? emtb. NTL, I usually ride my analog bikes the most but my emtb has become an indispensable part of my stable.

Epic effort, a compelling watch!

Wow, tide in at Manningtree. Cool...

I have an ebike, where I live is relatively flat so I ride without the battery in. It means I am riding a bike about 4kg more than a normal road bike getting more exercise!! But when I go to Wales or Devon/Cornwall on holiday then I whack the battery in, 17-25% hills are not fun and I likely wouldn't ride there at all without the battery. I turn the battery on for those hideous hills and off the rest of the time or the lowest setting where you work as hard as you want to. Huge benefits 😁

Also, and it’s a big one, no one needs an “excuse” for riding one, if you want one, have one, and don’t listen to rubbish like “they’re for the lazy” - lazy folks are all sat on the sofa doing NOTHING!! I ride single speeds, carbon gravel,road bikes,vintage steel, old 26ers and an Ebike - they’re all bikes, just different flavours! Get out and try em all!!!

I have a Specialized SL for commuting in lieu of the car (25 miles each way now) and it’s great, just enhances what I put in on my usual bikes - beats the car any day too!!

Gorgeous ride Pete. Nice views.

Another brilliant vid!! Always makes me want to get the fat old carcase on the bike!!

I'll take a Specialized e- (road) bike like the one Chris has any day. That thing looks sweet.

About that OnlyFans account ... Chris is hilarious. Is this what he's like every ride?

Also, Crapton is my in-laws neck of the woods. I once ran from Frinton pier to Crapton pier and back again (~14 miles following the coastal path) and was only offered weed for sale twice...

The only hate I have for e-bikes I have was on the Isle of Shite, after the 400th effing vertical climb, when I so desperately wanted one with big ol' vibrating recliner of an armchair saddle, but instead had to make do with my fat stumps cranking away and a saddle that reduced my gooch to rubble. If it makes you ride bikes, then more power to you (but no more than 250w, you cheating bastards...)

Spent 2 years on a e-bike I’m now climbing up Wrynose pass on a normal bike and lost 3 stone riding a e-bike, changed my life 😊

You can't blame me if the saddle doesn't fit 😂

You have to give the saddle at least 3 hours for your rear to adjust too.

Heeey you got a saddle upgrade!

I am 70, maybe when I turn 80 I will get an e-bike. I can see the need for e-bikes if you are disabled, or elderly, but otherwise from my point of view they are for the extremely lazy.

Im 48 and have had 11 Brain Surgeries, forgive me for wanting to get out and ride more than 30 minutes.. My Ebikes allow me to get out on the bike daily, as opposed to the 3 days per week I was physically able to do without my ebikes..

Peter, your positive energy is infectious! Keep up the good vibe 👌

I bought one because it means I don't need to shower when I get to work in the morning. At the start I had some snide comments from people at work about "cheating", and most of them don't even own a bike. There are a couple who do cycle and anytime I talk about cycling, like London to Brighton, they have to make some comment about it not being a real bike. It doesn't bother me, I'm not buying a second bike to please some salty snobs 😂

I hope to be buying a gravel e-bike within the next few weeks. Hip replacement last year and mild heart attack at the start of this year was natures way of telling me to get an e-bike. I’ll hold on to the conventional bikes mind you. My wife has an e-bike in order too.

Absolutely nothing wrong with e-bikes, you're still pedalling so you're still working the muscles. My wife can't ride an ordinary bike due to mobility issues, so we managed to get her a jorvik trike last year. While she's able to use it for short, flat rides, the weight of it is a hindrance, so I've upgraded it with a front hub motor kit. It's now perfect for summer days out, especially with the addition of an extra battery to give more range if we need it. Big basket on the back too, for the picnic 😁

last year my weight was out of control... i was 148kg. Gym, diet, all the usual stuff was not cutting it, gyms are boring and diet, well, i like my food! So 18th of may 2023 i bought my Cube Katmandu ABS 750. Lovely touring ebike! Started slow, putting 80w of my own power, one pedal at a time. I loved it! finally i was able to do something that appealed to me and at the same time doing something to manage my weight. fast forward one year, i have the ebike - my choice for commuting or easy recovery rides, and i do own a 7.2kg Giant defy allux (bought second hand - fitted a 105 R7000, Fulcrum racing zeros and a 4IIII power meter.) I have done 6500 miles so far, regularly do 70-100 miles on weekends, 260'ish watts FTP and best of all, i now weigh 110 kg and reducing! If it wasnt for the ebike, i wouldn't have gotten on cycling, and although my 1st choice now is the roadie, the ebike still gets lots of use commuting the 13 miles each way! sure, the ebike wont get my HR up over the 120bpm's but hey, days a week commuting most of the times. Ebikes are a brilliant tool to get people out of the cars in my opinion. Now the challenge is idiot drivers & close passes. Rules must change. BTW, i also have a Igpsport 630s, their radar and headlight. not all the bells and whistles that the big names have, but does everything i need! I love it! (and its not touch!! hate touch bike computers!) If you are looking for one of those for reviewing, contact IgpSport, they may send you one without strings attached. Otherwise, the normal 630 (the non "S") is quite good and cheap too. They work fine with my power meter & HR sensors, fine with the trainer & tested fine on my mates DI2 bikes. Thanks or the content! If you visit Macclesfield, more than welcome to test my ebike on the peak district. I will wait for you on my roadie, no worries! 😇🤣

While I'm a 100 mile a week guy, my wife is 'only' an occasional recreational cyclist. However, we both enjoy going out on day trip bike rides together (Rutland Water, Tissington Trail etc). While she has an e-bike, I use my normal bike. This 'levels the playing field' re our fitness levels and allows us to cover 25 plus miles together. E-bikes create better accessibility to the sport and anyone who criticises their existence should think again.

Dude. Absolute banger of a video. I love it and will price the parts. Lighter and cheaper than an entry level Trek Domane SL5 carbon.

Dude. Absolute banger of a video. I love it and will price the parts. Lighter and cheaper than an entry level Trek Domane SL5 carbon.

I had a large stroke at 44 , I am now 66 and I ride 5 days a week. I have both, If I ride in the mornings I ride my normal bike & afternoons on the ebike. Most people that tut tut at me when I turn up on my Ebike have normally arrived by car?? Whats better? Love the top quality video again. Thank you Mr Treadway