Spark: Hopping Off the Bike Like a Teenager

For 55-year-old Darrell Abbe, the journey to rediscover an active lifestyle began with cycling. “I started riding to improve my quality of life,” Darrell said. Though he was well into his fifties at the time, he had considered buying a traditional bicycle but never quite made up his mind.

The real spark came unexpectedly.

A lifelong Harley-Davidson rider, Darrell was visiting his nephew in Iowa when one morning, his nephew’s neighbors John and Kelly Schaff showed up riding their QE KUD73 Electric Motorbikes. Darrell was blown away. They were around his and his wife’s age, yet their riding posture brimmed with vitality and energy. “I was instantly hooked,” Darrell recalled. “They hopped off those beautiful bikes just like a couple of teenagers.”

That moment ignited a fire in him. Darrell calls John and Kelly his “salespeople”—it was they who sparked his obsession with e-bikes.

A seasoned off-road motorcyclist since childhood, Darrell didn’t dip his toes in—he dove in headfirst. He got an e-bike of his own: the QE KUD73 Electric Motorbikes. His new friends John and Kelly wasted no time taking him on a 25-mile round-trip ride to a beautiful lakeside resort.

For many, a 25-mile ride would be daunting. But for Darrell, it was a completely new experience.

“The 12.5-mile ride there was pure joy because I never had to worry about whether I could finish it,” he remembered. The bike did all the heavy lifting, allowing him to soak in the scenery along the way. “I just pedaled normally like I was going downhill, because the motor kicked in automatically whenever I needed it.”

The ride back was even better. His nephew needed him back in a hurry. Darrell checked the battery—it was fully charged—cranked the pedal-assist up to level 5, and hit the road. He completed the 12.5-mile return trip in just 21 minutes, while his friends usually took 37 minutes. The experience left him feeling like a new man. “Your bike made me feel young again!!!” Darrell exclaimed with excitement.

Darrell knows a thing or two about two-wheeled vehicles. He’s ridden Harley-Davidsons and all kinds of off-road bikes across the Glamis Dunes, so he can spot a high-performance ride from a mile away. What’s his take on the QE KUD73 Electric Motorbike? “It’s absolutely fantastic!”

He was immediately impressed by the bike’s build quality. “I’m almost 60, and I’ve been around off-road bikes since I was a kid—the suspension on the QE KUD73 is incredible, I can’t even put it into words,” he said, calling it “the epitome of a luxurious beauty.”

But it’s not just a comfortable off-road machine. Darrell raved about its agility. “Riding it on smooth roads is a pleasure, of course, but tearing up the rough mountain trails is what really blows my mind,” he said. He found the bike “performs flawlessly on low-speed, technical mountain paths”—a true test of balance and handling skills.

After logging 167 miles on his e-bike in Iowa, Darrell wasted no time buying one for his wife back in New Jersey—without even asking her first.

He was so excited to ride with her that he couldn’t wait for her red QE KUD73 to arrive. On a whim, he found a well-maintained used Qekud S26 Pro on Facebook QekudEbike and bought that too. Now they have a little fleet—his wife could start riding right away on his blue Ranger.

For Darrell, that’s what it’s all about. It’s not about specs or speed—it’s about human connection. “Thinking about hanging out outdoors with your girlfriend is one thing,” he said. “But when I hear her laughing while she’s riding, that’s a whole different level of happiness.”

They ride together, breaking a light sweat, getting some exercise, and enjoying the best moments of their lives. “There’s only one thing that really matters,” Darrell said. “We’re breathing in the fresh air… she’s having a blast—and that’s what life is all about.”

For Darrell, the QE KUD73 Electric Motorbike is more than just a mode of transportation—it’s a bridge to happiness, health, and stronger relationships. “Your company treats me like family,” he told QEKUD. “That means the world to me.”

He and his wife now ride together regularly, effortlessly exploring parks, trails, and neighborhood streets. Even their kids and grandkids are starting to think about getting e-bikes so they can keep up with them.

Darrell’s story is a testament to what makes QEKUD special: it’s not just about exceptional engineering—it’s about helping people discover new joy in riding. Still on the fence about starting a new journey? Take inspiration from Darrell’s BK20 story. It’s never too late to rediscover your youthful energy, enjoy the thrill of riding, and keep smiling—all with a QEKUD e-bike! Ride QEKUD, Stay Happy!