Originally Posted by
tjspiel
While still much better for the environment than driving, an e-bike is not as good as straight human power. I'd also get less exercise on an e-bike as already mentioned. Further, I enjoy bikes because of the simplicity of them and the thrill I get from moving fast under my own power. Don't you remember what it was like to run like the wind as a kid? I get that same feeling on a bike.
What if you could work just as hard as on a regular bike, but go faster? I'm pretty sure that's possible with pedal assist bikes.