That's the way to do it Mark!

Responses below:

What is biking to you?
- what does it mean to you
- why do you do it
- what are the essentials

What do you think about having an electric bike in the future?
- what things excite you about the technology
- what things disappoint you

What you want from a bike?
Sufficient performance to put a smile on my face, which can be had from 75bhp upwards.
Something that engages me sufficiently in riding it, ie handles well enough.
But really anything that lets me get out immerse myself in riding, specifically in the country.

What do you receive from a bike?
The satisfaction of the things listed above. Having a bike means I can always just get away form it all and ride.

What makes you want to be a biker?
Growing up and as a teenager I always wanted a bike - partly due to mate's big brothers and partly due to the association with 'freedom', and a particular lifestyle, music, etc.

As an adult it boils down to the ability to just get away from it all and also to engage myself in an activity which I find both stimulating and calming.

Do I think that electric bikes can satisfy my needs? Yes, but not yet - basically I'd want performance similar to what I get now from a BMW GS1200. I'd also want a similar 'tank range' = 200 miles plus.

DS