Do eBikes belong on the mountain?

[WrightJnr]

Not taking anything away from him, this just feels like all those "also ran" F1 drivers killing in in Formula E.........

I hear you. But also could have been a smart move. He probably knows he can’t be WC in the Elite class this year and this was a good way to keep his profile and motivation up in the public eye as he prepares for the next few years.

 

Also representing Spez well after what has been a shocking year for them.

[Hairy]

I hear you. But also could have been a smart move. He probably knows he can’t be WC in the Elite class this year and this was a good way to keep his profile and motivation up in the public eye as he prepares for the next few years.

 

Also representing Spez well after what has been a shocking year for them.

I think Bruni has at least flown the Spaz flag high!

[Heartrate]

Electric Bicycles Officially Permitted across All U.S. National Park Trails. This has been signed and sealed as of today.

[Rob22]

So I joined the e-bike trend yesterday by buying a new bike, I now understand what the fuss is about. It’s a similar feeling when I changed from road to MTB.

 

It is an amazing ride and found I still used the same energy, just went way further.

 

I know this is not for everyone but if you haven’t tried it, go for it, it will not disappoint.

[mazambaan]

So I joined the e-bike trend yesterday by buying a new bike, I now understand what the fuss is about. It’s a similar feeling when I changed from road to MTB.

 

It is an amazing ride and found I still used the same energy, just went way further.

 

I know this is not for everyone but if you haven’t tried it, go for it, it will not disappoint.

 

I'm getting there Rob; can you disclose; what did you buy, why and how much?

[Rob22]

I'm getting there Rob; can you disclose; what did you buy, why and how much?

Hi - A Scott eride 920 (at the CycleLab sale). I paid more than my wife thought you would pay for any bike but she does not ride!!!

 

Why - been riding for more than 20 years and done many many races (mainly road but also MTB) but now I want to enjoy cycling, find new trail and do it for the love of cycling. I still have my road and MTB bike but this bike is to enjoy cycling without taking it too seriously.

[ChrisF]

So I joined the e-bike trend yesterday by buying a new bike, I now understand what the fuss is about. It’s a similar feeling when I changed from road to MTB.

 

It is an amazing ride and found I still used the same energy, just went way further.

 

I know this is not for everyone but if you haven’t tried it, go for it, it will not disappoint.

 

Congratulations !!

 

 

May you have miles of smiles.

[splat]

Remember when we got 29'er specific saddles ?

 

Well, here we go!

[BigDL]

Remember when we got 29'er specific saddles ?

 

Well, here we go!

I thought motorbike helmets were specific and mandatory already. Why is this new?

[NotSoBigBen]

Remember when we got 29'er specific saddles ?

 

Well, here we go!

It would appear then we should also soon be seeing 12" e-bikes ... you have to just shake your head!

[Eddy Gordo]

But more importantly, we discovered this new form of recreation is just as low impact as a traditional mountain bike and has the ability to create many more advocates for trails and the protection of public lands.

 

 

 

 

E-bikes are not just another passing fad; they are here to stay and will change the face of outdoor recreation. The better we understand what e-bikes are, the better we can integrate them into the existing trail networks

 

 

https://reviews.mtbr.com/understanding-e-bikes-in-downieville-and-the-lost-sierra

[Hairy]

But more importantly, we discovered this new form of recreation is just as low impact as a traditional mountain bike and has the ability to create many more advocates for trails and the protection of public lands.

 

 

 

 

E-bikes are not just another passing fad; they are here to stay and will change the face of outdoor recreation. The better we understand what e-bikes are, the better we can integrate them into the existing trail networks

 

 

https://reviews.mtbr.com/understanding-e-bikes-in-downieville-and-the-lost-sierra

you should have used this pic ... it is far more awesome

 

[BigDL]

Was chatting to my mate this morning. He was out in his ebike last night on a particularly unpleasant little hill in the forest nearby. His speed going up the hill last night was the same as my speed coming down a couple of weeks ago [emoji23]. He did, however, manage to get in a bunch of runs down the trail when I am lucky to get two in an afternoon. All joking aside, there is an enjoyment factor there, although he is not as fit as me, when he has traditionally been the fitter of the two of us.

[TyronLab]

you should have used this pic ... it is far more awesome

 

 

Just looking at that the saddle height in this photo makes my knees hurt..

 

He discovered the dropper lever and couldn't figure out how to raise it again.

[wiledog_x]

This is the next level - not an e-bike, neither a motorcrosser... but also both. 

 

Twist the throttle and you can pedal-assist 80km/h up that hill hey.... 

 

https://electrek.co/2019/09/06/ubco-frx1-electric-trail-bike-50-mph/

 

"The UBCO FRX1 is an electric two-wheeler with functional pedals and a pedal assist system. Technically speaking, that makes it an electric bicycle. But only technically."

 

Right.... Wonder what trail managers will say about a 50kg e-bike tearing up their trails.

Edited September 10, 2019 by wiledog_x

[BigDL]

Same thing, different weight