Showtime Posted November 6, 2017 Share Hi All I enjoy the idea of eBikes on the mountain etc. Have ridden one and it was awesome, so easy to go fast :-), however yesterday I participated in a race and there were three eBike entrants (I think). So... eBikes are great and all but to let them participate in a race with everyone else is ridiculous, yeah I know they are not timed against the normal blokes but hell what a mood breaker it was when you are working your ass off and they just sprint pass you as though it's nothing at all. I know that this was not only my own opinion at the time as everyone else in the group was complaining, saying they are just show-offs etc. Not trolling or being a hater but I don't think they belong in race events. Penny for your thoughts? You can save that penny. Your sentiment about use in races is discussed and basically undisputed in the preceding 30 pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted November 6, 2017 Share Met a guy on Saturday at Tokai on an E-Bike. It was his first time so he asked for a little bit of advice on the trails. Took him around. He promised to ride behind us on the ups which was good etiquette IMO. Anyway. Had a great ride. Chatted a bit. Rode a few trails. He is a total faker tho. He said he's been riding 1 month and he rode the swtchbacks, Snake trails, AM trail and Vasbyt much better than someone who has only been riding 1 month has any right to. Pure Savage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted November 6, 2017 Share Met a guy on Saturday at Tokai on an E-Bike. It was his first time so he asked for a little bit of advice on the trails. Took him around. He promised to ride behind us on the ups which was good etiquette IMO. Anyway. Had a great ride. Chatted a bit. Rode a few trails. He is a total faker tho. He said he's been riding 1 month and he rode the swtchbacks, Snake trails, AM trail and Vasbyt much better than someone who has only been riding 1 month has any right to. Must be one of those "naturals". I meet "naturals" a lot - okes that "never train" but have 2% body fat and vein snakes all over. Duane_Bosch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted November 6, 2017 Share I finally broke down and bought a e-bike. Man was I wrong about them. It was fast and fun and I smashed every KOM I tried for. People yelled at me a bit but now I realise they're just jealous of my expensive bike. This IS the way of the future. Hell I sweated so little I reckon I could use the same chamois again tomorrow! Eldron and xamnam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted November 6, 2017 Share Must be one of those "naturals". I meet "naturals" a lot - okes that "never train" but have 2% body fat and vein snakes all over.I pressed him but he didn't fold. Accused him of being an ex Motocross rider. I guess it's Better to be humble like that than an oke going all over the place claiming to be training 24/7 and a shredder but you never see them out there. Edited November 6, 2017 by Duane_Bosch Vetseun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted November 6, 2017 Share Met a guy on Saturday at Tokai on an E-Bike. It was his first time so he asked for a little bit of advice on the trails. Took him around. He promised to ride behind us on the ups which was good etiquette IMO. Anyway. Had a great ride. Chatted a bit. Rode a few trails. He is a total faker tho. He said he's been riding 1 month and he rode the swtchbacks, Snake trails, AM trail and Vasbyt much better than someone who has only been riding 1 month has any right to. Maybe the e-bike was just a little too heavy and not enough brakes and he had no choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted November 6, 2017 Share I pressed him but he didn't fold. Accused him of being an ex Motocross rider. I guess it's Better to be humble like that than an oke going all over the place claiming to be training 24/7 and a shredder but you never see them out there. Good call - in my experience "under promise and over deliver" works better then "brag and blow"! Vetseun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 6, 2017 Share Good call - in my experience "under promise and over deliver" works better then "brag and blow"!And that is why I have a happy wife TYGA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 6, 2017 Share I pressed him but he didn't fold. Accused him of being an ex Motocross rider. I guess it's Better to be humble like that than an oke going all over the place claiming to be training 24/7 and a shredder but you never see them out there.SHOTS FIRED, SHOTS FIRED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted November 6, 2017 Share I think its just the e bike advantage - he was probably getting blue tooth route directions in a hidden ear piece while riding and saved so much energy thanks to the motor he could focus far better on riding down the rough stuff. Duane_Bosch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted November 6, 2017 Share SHOTS FIRED, SHOTS FIREDSHOTS FIRED, SHOTS FIREDHuh? Was talking about a certain someone who spent more time pushing his bike than riding it on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 6, 2017 Share Huh? Was talking about a certain someone who spent more time pushing his bike than riding it on Saturday.LOL ok, I got that confused with another story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted November 6, 2017 Share LOL ok, I got that confused with another story!Haha. Well if the shoe fits..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 6, 2017 Share Haha. Well if the shoe fits.....I was also dying to use that gif! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted November 6, 2017 Share Good call - in my experience "under promise and over deliver" works better then "brag and blow"!In sport and in business. Actually in life. Duane_Bosch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawoke Posted November 7, 2017 Share I'm guessing as I get older my views will change on this.. as the knees start cracking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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