Originally Posted by
3alarmer
...other than the commuting longer miles thing (which I get...I've done it here and it gets really hot in the summertime), I don't get why an e-bike for exercise. Just get some regular old bike and ride it a little slower. Same exercise value, no problems with exhaustion, and the idea that somehow goin' faster on a bicycle makes you "safer" just made me laugh out loud.
One thing I discovered is when I am short on time, I would sometimes skip a workout ride but if I use the motor I can still get that ride in as it is much faster. Also, physically or mentally if I'm not feeling up to a ride I still might go out with the motor because it's a "backup". Every time I get started riding I end up working hard and being happy I did it; it's just getting going that sometimes is a bit of a barrier.