good morning!

[tommag]

Good morning! I do believe summer is over, mid 30s headed for 50 today. Ene wind before dawn feels like 15-20mph.
Picked up my e-bike Friday, installed a couple of the accessories and gave it a try. Fairly level gravel road and the pasture. Before I got it I wished it was faster, 20mph to satisfy the state, programmable to 30. Oh hell no! 20 is almost too fast to spot mushrooms and off the gravel,I have to stand up at 5mph because of no rear suspension. I did set it for 30 but most likely that'll be on the paved streets only. The accessories pack included a "universal fit" helmet. Looks like I'll have to search for a brain bucket that fits, I've got a large head, finding helmets, hats, and sunglasses that fit me has always been problematic.
I was pleasantly surprised by the pedal assist, figured I'd mostly use the throttle only. About 1/3 rotation and it kicks in and then pedaling takes much less effort. Good for battery life and maybe get a little exercise too.
I'm house sitting for the boss while he's in Israel, 10 days. His black lab is such a help in the kitchen!