Originally Posted by
wgscott
I just took this thing out for a ride in "turbo" mode in a 6 mile loop near where we live. About 700ft of climbing. It felt like it was trying to take off from under me. I arrived home not having broken a sweat, even though it is about 80°F.
When e-bikes first appeared years ago, I didn't know if this was a good thing or a bad thing. As time has passed, I think this is a very very good thing. So many people have jumped into bicycling that probably felt intimidated based on pure muscle power and very much appreciate the electric boost.
I did a bike ride yesterday at the famous Cades Cove loop in Tennessee (closed to cars on Wednesdays so it's bikes and hikers only). While pedaling my singlespeed, I was passed by so many people who looked extremely happy and having fun on their e-bike.