Tony Giancoli
My biggest passion in life is getting outdoors. My two main avenues to do so are hiking & bike riding.
As age & injuries take their toll, it's become apparent that we all, at times, need a little assistance. That's where my Himiway journey began.
I had initially considered e-biking towards the fall of 2020. In 2020, I put 1,700 miles, per Strava, on my Specialized bike & had a great time doing so. There were, though, several instances where it was more than a pain to get back home, either running out of water or energy... or both.
Over the winter of '20-'21, the e-bike search went on the back-burner. Fast-forward to April, 2021, and I was glamping (motorhome) with my wife & friends when we took out a Polaris Razor. It was a blast, and, of course, I wanted one.
Once I started researching ATVs, though, I realized a few things.
1. They were EXPENSIVE... like $25k & up for a side-by-side of quality.
2. I would only be able to use it when glamping, so it would site idle most of the time.
3. I needed a way to tow it & find room to store it.
That's when e-bikes re-entered my mind. I could get 2 Himiways (powerful motor, good speed & long-lasting battery, enabling me to go further) for $3,100 or so? I could save well over $20k & use it a lot more while still getting exercise? Um... yes, please!
So, we ordered our Himiway bikes (the original for me, the step-through for my wife) in May & received them just after July 4. Hey, the delays in production & shopping affected (and still do) everyone for tons of different products.
Once we received our bikes, we put them together (my son & I) right away, charged the batteries and then I took mine for a ride the next day around Lake Natoma. It was a hot day, but, with the added speed, the cooling sensation was awesome. I was still able to put a workout in (have become quite adept since at knowing when & how to work hard or not) without worrying about "dying on the vine," so to speak.
Since last July, and in spite of missing 3 months due to a hernia & 1 month due to illness (not Covid, that I know of), I've still managed to put over 1,700 miles on my Himiway.
To say I love my Himiway e-bike is an understatement. With gas prices being what they are now, too, I use it almost exclusively around town, so it's become quite the little $$$ saver, too. I'm always encouraging friends and family to look into these as well. For the cost, for the gas savings, for the peace of mind of being able to go further & more places, my Himiway is one of the best purchases that I can recall.