Do eBikes belong on the mountain?

[Patchelicious]

... or just long socks ....

The kind of cyclist who truly appreciates the fine art of the long sock wouldn't voluntarily ride an eBike.

[SwissVan]

The kind of cyclist who truly appreciates

 

the fine art of the long sock

 

wouldn't voluntarily ride an eBike.

Safari suit socks!! ????

[NicoBoshoff]

Just leaving this here without comment...

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/271710-specialized-levo-comp-upgraded-derestricted/  

[Shebeen]

I really think this is what is going to make Ebikes more widespread.

 

http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/e-bike/ats-front-motor-system/

 

It's a front wheel hub motor, so you could very basically have a simple swap out system to have a normal and Ebike config.

 

there are things to iron out, but i see this one having potential. plus there are definite benefits to 2WDhttp://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/fileadmin/_processed_/csm_fm-gruppe_cc9c84e52f.jpg

[IH8MUD]

I really think this is what is going to make Ebikes more widespread.

 

http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/e-bike/ats-front-motor-system/

 

It's a front wheel hub motor, so you could very basically have a simple swap out system to have a normal and Ebike config.

 

there are things to iron out, but i see this one having potential. plus there are definite benefits to 2WDhttp://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/fileadmin/_processed_/csm_fm-gruppe_cc9c84e52f.jpg

 

Fit one of those front wheels to this.

 

 

And you'll have a  2x2 Specialised "E-Pic"       

Edited October 4, 2017 by sopbeen

[IH8MUD]

Or possibly the electric version of this.   

 

 http://dirtbiketest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dirt-1215-2x2.jpg

[stringbean]

Just leaving this here without comment...

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/271710-specialized-levo-comp-upgraded-derestricted/  

Most of the guys I know that are riding Spez have had them de restricted.

[stringbean]

My take on e bikes

[ChrisF]

bet you the ebike maintenance will be WAY lower than these blonds ....    

[F0rest]

The mountain is the only place an ebike belongs.

Straight to the berg with a hiking bag and the location of a dry cave, you wouldn't see me for days.

[Patchelicious]

bet you the ebike maintenance will be WAY lower than these blonds ....

I would be their "eBike" any day of the week.

[Eldron]

I really think this is what is going to make Ebikes more widespread.

 

http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/e-bike/ats-front-motor-system/

 

It's a front wheel hub motor, so you could very basically have a simple swap out system to have a normal and Ebike config.

 

there are things to iron out, but i see this one having potential. plus there are definite benefits to 2WDhttp://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/fileadmin/_processed_/csm_fm-gruppe_cc9c84e52f.jpg

 

These are already pretty standard on the commuter scene in Copenhagen. Little old ladies goes whizzing by with a giggle and a hum - they love it.

[gummibear]

Doing a 60km ride on Sunday and I see that Ebikes will be allowed on the 15km and 28km routes.

 

There’s no prize money or medals involved with them.

[scotty]

Rode one round the parking lot at my LBS this weekend, quite enjoyed it. The shop owner claims he has had a number of enquiries after them.

[NicoBoshoff]

Serious question now:

 

Why is this not a mountain bike?

 

 

But this is:

 

[coppi]

Serious question now:

 

Why is this not a mountain bike?

 

 

But this is:

 

Hint........................LOOK at the wheel size difference