Apart from kids out having fun, from what I have casually seen, the vast majority of adults on e-bikes don’t “appear” to be using them to reduce climbing fatigue and recovery to ride further. Although that is the result vs not riding at all or very short distances.
They are riding typically more casual flat bar heavy e-bikes.
I cannot recall seeing a true e-road bike, although I do agree they would be easy to spot by the downtube and BB shell, for a mid-drive. For someone who likes to pedal, spinning a crank can be a lot of fun, and the less of a workout argument does diminish a bit, especially if recovery from climbing reduces performance. I can see using e-assist to flatten out the hills a bit or offset a headwind can make a ride more enjoyable.
It is really the mindset of the rider.
John
Last edited by 70sSanO; 09-13-22 at 10:52 AM.