In March, 2019, I visited the Forbikes exhibition, where I tried the stylish Retro Bike "Greaser" and at the moment I was intrigued. They didn't move for two months and I bought it at the end. I made my first test drives in Pilsen.
About Greaser Retro E-bike
The Michael Blast brand was created by a bunch of friends from all over the world who came together to create a unique and affordable electric bike with a retro design. The "LifeStyle" series was strongly inspired by timeless masterpieces such as racing motorcycles from the 20s.
Michael Blast's goal was to push the boundaries of stereotypical perception of retro / vintage design, while the resulting product expresses the unique personality and individuality of Greaser's owner. Being different is a beautiful thing, and the Michael Blast brand proudly claims it. It does not matter if you are driving on the sunny coast, in the city center or just discovering the surroundings ... Although I personally prefer discovering the surroundings ..
Trip to the ponds - "Kamenný", "Šidlovský" and "Třemošenský"
I set out from Lochotín (Plzeň) and to the ponds it was so 2 km. The easy way on the paved bike paths gave me the opportunity to test an assistant that includes 5 grades. To eliminate the wheel weight (28 kg), it was enough to use 1 on the straights. However, I was not in a hurry, so it would be without an assistant .
The first stop was a pond "ŠidlovákThe ride here was comfortable. The design of the bike, which corresponds to the old "Indian" type motorcycles, obviously appealed to more people, because on the way to the ponds I passed a couple of children, who commented on my Bike with the words:
I drank energy drink at Šidlová, enjoyed the view and continued on to the Stone Pond.
On the way home I stopped at Třemošenský pond. Also, I was attracted by the view .
On the same day I went to the town to the church of St. Bartholomew.
Concerns about battery performance
The instructions state that the battery has a range of approx. 50 km. With Greasrem I drove through the 20 km and the battery was still showing full. So I thought it was a mistake. After reading the instructions more carefully (now seriously), I found this:
When using the 1 pedal assistant, 40% of engine power is used. 5% is used when using the 100 pedal assistant.
I assume that if the electric motor is not used to the maximum, the range can be significantly higher. On the straights and in the forest terrain, I used the max 3 level and most of the time the 2 level, or 1 and sometimes I used only one horsepower and it me . We can add my weight to this (65 kg) and the electric engine has virtually not warmed up. This is a great finding because I plan longer trips. The next challenge will be the way Plzeň - Camping Karolina with a length of approx 67 kmwhat is significantly over the official range.
Maximal speed
In the manual, max 25km / h is written, but it can also be converted to 40km / h, which I immediately tested. Anyway, it's against regulations, so I don't recommend it officially. Otherwise, it is everyone's responsibility.
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First impressions of retro E-bike
Ok I will not do forms. It was amazing . It feels very good at it, I enjoyed driving at medium speeds, I felt like riding a motorcycle at higher speeds. Greaser understands best with hardened surface and concrete. The stability and behavior of the wheel is great. Thanks to the wide rubber and large saddle, it absorbs even greater inequalities, stones and roots sticking out of the ground. I got used to synchronizing the derailleur and assistant almost immediately. Anyone who has experience with the shift wheels in front and back will have no problem with it.
I look forward to further trips. The first smaller challenge will be a trip to the Krkavec Lookout Tower, where both the mountain trails and the concrete and the steep climb are part of the route.
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