Originally Posted by
Steve B.
I have no hate for e-bikes, excepting the powerful throttle models I see folks use (illegally) on our mt. bike trails, doing trail damage in the process. For folks owning the pedal assist models, I just wonder if they realize they get better exercise on a regular bike and only purchased an e-bike thinking it would get them out riding more often. Commuting longer distances I can see the rational, same with having medical issues that make the e-bike make sense. Otherwise, get a regular bike.
Same - throttle models on MTB trails are the only avenue where I am anti E-bike. SDMBA (our local IMBA chapter) is anti-e-bike as well for this reason.
Outside of that? Really whatever gets more people out riding on bikes is a good thing IMO. Eventually that equates to more representation, and things like improved cycling infrastructure follow suit. For commuting? Even better, I am 110% supportive of this.
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