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E-Bike Do you think electric bikes are overhyped?

Heatman

Heatman

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One of the best things technology advancement have done for cyclists is bringing electric bikes into the mix in order to make biking a lot more easier and convenient for them. Have you fully embraced using e-bikes or still going on with using the orthodox bike?

Do you think electric bikes are overhyped or they are the real game changer when it comes to cycling?
 
I think they're a game changer.

I see more older people on e-bikes than I ever have seen on regular ones. People are living longer because of them. I'm an advocate of them as long as they're class 3 or lower. The e-motorcycles are IMO not bicycles.
 
Shawn said:
I think they're a game changer.

I see more older people on e-bikes than I ever have seen on regular ones. People are living longer because of them. I'm an advocate of them as long as they're class 3 or lower. The e-motorcycles are IMO not bicycles.
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Lmao. Anyone who considers e-motorcycles as bicycles is a big time joker.

Overall, I think you're right about the importance e-bikes have brought to cycling culture. It have enabled so many people to get into cycling which is good for their health.
 
I've seen people in their 80s and 90s riding them. And they look and feel younger. I hope I can do that when I'm that age.
 
Shawn said:
I've seen people in their 80s and 90s riding them. And they look and feel younger. I hope I can do that when I'm that age.
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Yes of course, it's something that you can easily do because if you can get into cycling the way you do now, using e-bikes will be so much easier for you when you get older.
 
Heatman said:
Yes of course, it's something that you can easily do because if you can get into cycling the way you do now, using e-bikes will be so much easier for you when you get older.
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And they make just about every type of bike with an e-bike version, too!
 
They're actually really good..Not overhyped at all. I mean they help people who couldn't bike before like older people, folks with knee problems or anyone who doesn't want to be all sweaty when they get to work. Yeah some some bike snobs don't like them but if more people are riding that's awesome.
 
Shawn said:
And they make just about every type of bike with an e-bike version, too!
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Absolutely! I think why they do it that is to make sure no one have any reason why they don't want to switch to using e-bike because you're getting a better upgrade of exactly what you're using to.
 
I do not believe that they are overhyped. The e-bikes are bringing more people into cycling who wouldn’t otherwise be riders. To me, that counts as a win even though the purist may still feel that conventional bikes should be used.
 
1stop said:
I do not believe that they are overhyped. The e-bikes are bringing more people into cycling who wouldn’t otherwise be riders. To me, that counts as a win even though the purist may still feel that conventional bikes should be used.
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Yes, it's a plus for e-bikes. With the motor support, it minimizes strain on joints and muscles. It's one of the biggest advantages e-bikes offers by making it easier for people of different fitness levels and those with physical challenges to ride longer distances with no stress.
 
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