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Terminology: Analogue and Digital bike?
05-09-20, 02:34 PM
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Terminology: Analogue and Digital bike?
I have seen this term creep into our subforum, "analogue bike," and, "digital bike."
Digital bike makes some sense, either you are on the bike, or you are not. Possibly it means, "is a bike," or, "is not a bike."
Analogue is a bit harder. I suppose it could mean the broad spectrum of things that are bikes. I suppose that means all things that are bikes, lumping conventional and ebikes into the same category.
I know, this deviates from how it is being used here. The issue is that these terms are not common, in the way this forum is using them, outside of this forum. Frankly, the users of these terms come off sounding a bit silly. It is as if they have no idea what these words mean. Further, another forum reader, who was reading over my shoulder just now commented, "they also confuse new users."
The term ebike is pretty descriptive and easy for all readers to understand.
Similarly, the term, "conventional bike," makes sense in a forum that frequently finds need to discuss different types of bikes. I have also heard the term, "pushbike," being used in places where the type of bike needs clarification (frankly, I only heard "pushbike" used frequently by people from the UK).
Digital bike makes some sense, either you are on the bike, or you are not. Possibly it means, "is a bike," or, "is not a bike."
Analogue is a bit harder. I suppose it could mean the broad spectrum of things that are bikes. I suppose that means all things that are bikes, lumping conventional and ebikes into the same category.
I know, this deviates from how it is being used here. The issue is that these terms are not common, in the way this forum is using them, outside of this forum. Frankly, the users of these terms come off sounding a bit silly. It is as if they have no idea what these words mean. Further, another forum reader, who was reading over my shoulder just now commented, "they also confuse new users."
The term ebike is pretty descriptive and easy for all readers to understand.
Similarly, the term, "conventional bike," makes sense in a forum that frequently finds need to discuss different types of bikes. I have also heard the term, "pushbike," being used in places where the type of bike needs clarification (frankly, I only heard "pushbike" used frequently by people from the UK).
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05-09-20, 07:03 PM
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I was not aware that bikeforums had language police, lol. If you don't understand a reference, do what I do when I encounter a technical term I don't know - ask. I see no reason why people shouldn't use whatever descriptive language they want. There was time when I didn't know what a "hardtail" was or a "rigid" bike. I asked and learned.
05-09-20, 07:31 PM
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Without context provided, I’d infer that a “digital bike” is running software in order to function. It tells me nothing specific about the drivetrain. Once I find out it’s an e bike I’m going to then guess it’s brushless.
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05-10-20, 01:52 PM
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I came across this the other day: electric bike vs acoustic bike.
(As well as learning to ride a bike, I am learning to play guitar!)
Anyway, I like this and have adopted it for my own use.
(3 days away from being an electric bike rider)
(As well as learning to ride a bike, I am learning to play guitar!)
Anyway, I like this and have adopted it for my own use.
(3 days away from being an electric bike rider)
05-10-20, 01:56 PM
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I can't stand the "analog bike"/"digital bike" terminology. A vintage bike could potentially have more digital technology hung on it than an electric-assist bike.
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