Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
I wonder if folks who are lacking in physical ability to the point they need an e-bike will be comfortable bombing around on MTB trails. Probably the market will be motorcyclists who want to ride on restricted bike trails.
The market is anyone who wants to broaden their range and have more fun. Im an experienced cyclist but even so, if I travel to a place like Bentonville AR , having to haul myself up the hills for 3 hours a day so I can enjoy 45 minutes of downhill is a drag
And yes, they are popular in the motocross community - with Jeremy McGrath, Travis PReston, Travis Pastrana and many others enjoying the benefits of them. They just help people stay on the bike longer