Originally Posted by
FlMTNdude
I wish any "e-bike" equipped with a throttle would be labeled something else. In and of themselves, the e-bike concept is great. If one has a physical disability, or elderly, why not. Otherwise, it is a matter of ambition or lack of fitness.
I can't imagine why it matters what they're labelled. Heck, motorcycles are also called bikes.
I can think of several really good reasons for owning an e-bike. 1. Easier commuting...you don't arrive all sweaty. 2, Going faster for the same physical effort...faster is fun. 3. Going further for the same effort...more riding is better. 4. The ability to carry more load for the same physical effort...groceries, camping stuff, touring stuff, pets, grand kids, whatever. 5. Any other reason anyone wants to come up with.