Personally, I don’t have an issue with e-bikes. If that’s your cup of tea, more power to you (so to speak). Like Jeff and his friend, I may consider one when the unassisted pedaling gets to be too much. Since getting out into nature on the path less traveled is a huge part of why I ride. If that means adding a battery or a third wheel or a seeing eye dog, I’m all for it. Just as long as the beer is cold when we’re done
Definitely a few different sides to look at. Personally, I do not have one and don't plan to unless I'm physically unable to pedal a normal bike anymore enough to have fun. I ran into a trail user a few months ago (well into his 70's) who said "I'll get an e-bike when I'm old".
:)
That being said, I lug a chainsaw out in the spring to help clear logs. It would be so much easier/faster with an e-bike to help on the climb out.
A friend of mine recently picked one up, he'll do a big loop in an hour, same that would take me at least 3. Still in the woods, still pedaling, still not on the couch. but 3x more fun? Might be hard to argue with that, but you don't know until you try...so.
Heading to the people for bikes national ebike summit happening tomorrow in Tucson. Over 150 people to be in attendance - advocates, land managers and a lot of industry types.
The ebikes are out of bag.
Now how do we get them into the fold in the appropriate places, get industry to support more trails and help land managers manage all the pressures being places on our open spaces and parks.
I really like the industry question. Consumerism is another Fully Rigid issue. Sell bikes, for what reasons?! More, more, more ... trails, trails, trails (?)!
Personally, I don’t have an issue with e-bikes. If that’s your cup of tea, more power to you (so to speak). Like Jeff and his friend, I may consider one when the unassisted pedaling gets to be too much. Since getting out into nature on the path less traveled is a huge part of why I ride. If that means adding a battery or a third wheel or a seeing eye dog, I’m all for it. Just as long as the beer is cold when we’re done
Agreed on cold beer ... and as long as the battery-powered bike/biker moves aside for me (wink)!
Definitely a few different sides to look at. Personally, I do not have one and don't plan to unless I'm physically unable to pedal a normal bike anymore enough to have fun. I ran into a trail user a few months ago (well into his 70's) who said "I'll get an e-bike when I'm old".
:)
That being said, I lug a chainsaw out in the spring to help clear logs. It would be so much easier/faster with an e-bike to help on the climb out.
A friend of mine recently picked one up, he'll do a big loop in an hour, same that would take me at least 3. Still in the woods, still pedaling, still not on the couch. but 3x more fun? Might be hard to argue with that, but you don't know until you try...so.
I'm down with using them for remote trail work/carrying tools, etc. That 70s year old quote is great!!!
Heading to the people for bikes national ebike summit happening tomorrow in Tucson. Over 150 people to be in attendance - advocates, land managers and a lot of industry types.
The ebikes are out of bag.
Now how do we get them into the fold in the appropriate places, get industry to support more trails and help land managers manage all the pressures being places on our open spaces and parks.
I really like the industry question. Consumerism is another Fully Rigid issue. Sell bikes, for what reasons?! More, more, more ... trails, trails, trails (?)!
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