E-cycles for outdoor riding ?

[owhynot]

Thanks for that! I have arthritic knees also (and a torn/detached meniscus now) but I've so far been able to bike ride outdoors for a few hours at at time. (I started spinning as a part of rehab prior to going out on the trails). I have to transport my bike to the trailhead, so lifting the bike up on the bike carrier is something I need to consider too. I've avoided the trailheads that require a steep climb. I see some conversion kits allow you to detach the battery for transport - that may be something to look at too.

It's the motor that makes my bike heavy. The battery is easy to remove, which we do when done riding. But it is also heavy. But I get on the bike from home and ride. And the reason I got this setup was because of my knees. I can't do any high impact or use weights for the lower body - I just do the exercises using no weight. This bike set up works great for me with no strain on the knees. - hope this helps. BTW, I'm 64 - 65 in 5 months

 

[Debinmi]

... I can't do any high impact or use weights for the lower body - I just do the exercises using no weight.

Thanks for sharing. I'm sorry to hear of your knee issue too. I hope you don't mind me asking: what have you been able to do for cardio since your knee issue? I started spinning with no resistance about 2 months after my injury. Then was able to add resistance after another 2 months. Spinning actually seems to help - the PT theorized the repetitive motion is helping the synovial fluid to lubricate the joint better. I've tried low impact kickboxing but have to be very careful about pivots, kicks & lateral movements. I've been wondering about getting a heavy bag to up the intensity of boxing. I use 1# handweights, which helps some. Low Impact floor cardio, like LITE Cardio Party, is dicey due to the lateral movements, sometimes the joint slips - very painful.

I can still do squats & deadlifts with weights. Lunges of any kind are now modified to stationary, mostly sissy or partial, & lower to no weights. Most of my LB workouts have been barre, floor and Pilates based since the injury, with a focus on the glutes more than the quads.

Just curious what others are doing for exercise once their knees are trouble-some. All experiences shared are most welcome. TIA

 

[owhynot]

my knees when bad from running at the age of 25. I modify to make my workouts work for me. I can walk up hill, but can't walk down hill. I've had lots of injuries and so far 12 surgeries - not all on the knees
I'm thankful I can do what I can - I just keep plugging away...

 

[lakelady56]

Thanks for that! I have arthritic knees also (and a torn/detached meniscus now) but I've so far been able to bike ride outdoors for a few hours at at time. (I started spinning as a part of rehab prior to going out on the trails). I have to transport my bike to the trailhead, so lifting the bike up on the bike carrier is something I need to consider too. I've avoided the trailheads that require a steep climb. I see some conversion kits allow you to detach the battery for transport - that may be something to look at too.

The battery on my Aventon Pace is removeable to lift it onto the bike rack on the back of our car.