Tree Hubber Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 Before the tyrade of abuse hits, you might want to watch these two videos on ebike trail riding from a pro downhillers perspective.
popcorn_skollie Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 Even with one I doubt I'll survive the Epic. So I guess I'm against it too.
Hairy Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 i will rather get a bmw gs650Nice Motor bike that the GS, always been a fan.
NukeproofPeanut Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 I'd feel no shame "peddling" that up Hakahana after sp2 - peppercorns..
Guest nolipoli Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 I like to ride for fun, and really only deal with uphills so that I can enjoy the downhills.I would consider it (if my mates would promise not to abuse me every time I brought it out).
shaper Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 Big in europe, saw many in France this summer! Whether you a fan of or not... it's will be here too
Tree Hubber Posted November 11, 2015 Author Posted November 11, 2015 There's a few already in SA with new batches coming in the new year from Spez and haibike to name a few. I'm gonna take the plunge and give it a go. Uphill's not my strongest point and the fun factor looks awesome.
Simonpurdon Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 Bleh. Half the fun of going down a cool section is knowing you deserved every meter of descent. I would feel like I'm cheating myself.
Tree Hubber Posted November 13, 2015 Author Posted November 13, 2015 I can live with that. Especially if I get three or four more attempts.
Hairy Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 so TH .... what are these electric motorbikes selling for?
GLuvsMtb Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 In a country where we do not have the luxury of ski resort infrastructure this may well become viable. The commuting option would also appeal to me if my commute route was considered safe enough to use solo.
Simonpurdon Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 On the other hand, as a birthday present I gave my brother (a good cyclist) and his girlfriend (not extremely strong) a guided tour around Santorini on these E-bikes. He was overseas travelling at the time and I knew he was having severe bike-withdrawal symptoms. They said they loved it and it meant they were all able to go at the same pace. I know its not enduro, but its not to say they don't have their place. Also a nice way for beginners to get into the sport, albeit a rather expensive way...
KingTJ Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 i think he summed it up nicely, its cool to have a spin on once or twice, but wont want to own one.. as it defies the logic of having a bike. I also think the bike must be banned from bike parks, as it a the same as having a motocross bike just with a crappy engine.. NB. i am bias
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