Odinson Posted December 7, 2016 Share People should be free to get themselves an e-bike and enjoy it and if they feel it suits their needs. HOWEVER, some rules should apply:They should be used in races in a class of their own or however the race organisers/CSA/UCI/ANC deems appropriate for their participation in a race; Rides in Strava should be marked as being done on an e-bike; and If they are unwelcome on certain trails, the riders of e-bikes should respect that.More and more peeps are going to be on e-bikes. Unlike fat bikes, they're not a fad and are here to stay. Best make your peace. eccc whippet and Pure Savage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted December 7, 2016 Share Can you confirm this 100%? If the PPA allowed this to happen, even though it is explicitly against the rules, there will be a problem with them knowingly putting other riders lives at risk. I would love to hear the justification, if this is in fact true. Maybe we take it back to the DC thread? Ok, https://goo.gl/rI4hdq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted December 7, 2016 Share Cool, Ill see you guys at K2C on a KTM450 Your dream of podium-ing can finally come true, hey, Patch' GregSted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccc whippet Posted December 7, 2016 Share e-bikes have already been making an appearance at KZN races not sure if organisers are allowing them to ride officially but some very very big riders passing on the big climbs without breaking a sweat,i was enjoying a 20 km ride...where the 20 and 40 km riders met i thought i would have some fun and chased one of the 40 km riders up a hill...i was maxed out at 190 + bpm and as you said the fella wasnt even working up a sweat...as i turned at the top i heard some youngster shouting he is cheating he has an ebike...i felt much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccc whippet Posted December 7, 2016 Share If they are unwelcome on certain trails, the riders of e-bikes should respect that. just this part of your response i dont agree with...the reason ...it will be more frustrating for an ebike at the back trying to pass and slower riders who choose to ride and ebike wont hold up the single track and narrow paths...especially up hills....less need for shouting "track" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted December 7, 2016 Share Your dream of podium-ing can finally come true, hey, Patch' Bru I'll be hanging cable like a crusty demon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutRides Posted December 7, 2016 Share I think if there is a E-Bike category in races (Trailseeker; Die Burger ect) it shouldn't be a problem. I think it would be stupid for a guy / woman on an e-bike trying to keep up with pro's.....wpuld be quite funny actually. LOL ;-) For strava...yes there will be a lot of strava junkies that will be pissed off but them strava themselves should create a filter tab to filter out ebike rides? Just a suggestion and everyone will be happy okes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutRides Posted December 7, 2016 Share I'm all for an E-bike participation in events that are not timed like the Greyton MTB Tour, Houw Hoek Tour etc. I'd sell the S-Works, buy a decent XT / X9 specced midrange bike for stage races and riding with mates on a weekend and then have the Levo for the fun days / commuting / sweeping in events / for the wife to come along / to tow my toddler in a buggy on some gravel grinds, etc. Doesn't sound like a bad idea.....but....then the search for a midrange bike start again....hahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccc whippet Posted December 8, 2016 Share we could see a bit of fine tuning...tweaking and chips installed to make them faster with a battery that size...you could add some wicked tunes with a decent sub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted December 23, 2016 Share Hahahaha!!!! The only way I can afford one is by selling my S-Works epicor otherwise, you can MODIFY an S-Works, like I did! CheersChris Edited December 23, 2016 by Zebra AllAboutRides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted December 23, 2016 Share best mate rode my Spec S-Woks alu 26"er 3 or 4 times, loved it, and so went to ride the R75-80K Spec electric bike, andn he thought my R19K had a good degree more functionality, and has decided to retro-fit one of his old Spec's with a e-motor, too!Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbee Posted December 23, 2016 Share In the current and 2017 CSA MTB rules, eBikes will not be permitted at any sanctioned races. Even running a seperate category is a problem and results in all kinds of issues at the event. Even when the rider comes 175th in the fun category rider 176 will have an issue about loosing to an eBike. There is a place for the eBikes for commuting or having a slower partner keep up in touring and and social rides, but do not see any race applications in the next few years. Bat and 'Kaze Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badiejb Posted December 23, 2016 Share hey gents. If you dont mind me weighing in a little. I own one. I am not here to debate its place in the cycling world, however I would like to show you a quick comparison and highlight that you definitely get a workout on a pedal assist bike.These strava stats will speak for itself. You will see that these rides are almost exactly the same. the one faster, further, harder... I ride quite a bit, so I am not unfit or slow really... I am not a pro either PS, I love it Im getting the popcorn Edited December 23, 2016 by badiejb AllAboutRides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDooperSnooper Posted December 23, 2016 Share Why would you want to do a race on an e-bike anyway, unless you want the unfair advantage? I assume it should be more for the funride purpose than actual racing. Same applies to Strava. I am never going to get a KOM on Strava, but find it very interesting to compare me to myself as well as others in my age/weight category. Strava becomes nonsense when you add e-bikes. Don't get me wrong, I am all for using an e-bike to reach places previously difficult to get to due to distance/rider ability, commuting and lots of other reasons. They are LOADS of fun to ride and also useful as a sweeper bike for group rides where one can actually turn around to fetch and push a slower rider than just wait for them like in the past (we found out on a recent demo day).If I had the finances, I would have liked to own both a "normal" bike and an e-bike to be able to play on different playgrounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutRides Posted December 23, 2016 Share hey gents. If you dont mind me weighing in a little. I own one. I am not here to debate its place in the cycling world, however I would like to show you a quick comparison and highlight that you definitely get a workout on a pedal assist bike.These strava stats will speak for itself. You will see that these rides are almost exactly the same. the one faster, further, harder... I ride quite a bit, so I am not unfit or slow really... I am not a pro either PS, I love it Im getting the popcorn GREAT STUFF!!!! In a perfect world I would like to have my current bike and still getting an Levo Pure Savage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Kaze Pete Posted December 23, 2016 Share As long as you're not racing for position, it shouldn't be a problem. Where is the line between mechanical doping (ebikes) and medical doping in amateur sport? Bat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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