What is -- an exaggerated statistical statement not based in real world context?
Originally Posted by
Doc_Wui
Ebike riders can burn as much calories as analog riders, but most don't. Many do burn a lot more than they would have sitting at home.
Its not just a question of calories burned, but the intensity over time. An e-bike is fine as a "transition" from car to analog bike. But you should never go the other way with the exception of some significant physical ailment. Exercise strengthens muscles and connective tissue. But if you're being held together by pins and wires, there only so much stress you can put on your body. These are the folks that can justify e-bikes. I'm taking strictly about bikes for health and fitness. Not for transportation.