EJphotos
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Just got it in a couple days ago and haven't ridden it yet but I'm excited to.
E-bikes are a thing
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WindDancer
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Am I missing something? Is “e-bike” a generic term for a “pedal assist” AND a “powered/throttle” bike? Or is e-bike meant in this forum for just pedal assist bikes? Or just full powered ones?
I own a pedal assist MTB. Love, love, love it. I rode trails last week I gave up on 10 yrs ago and did them twice! I’m 66, total knee replaced, and advocate strongly for them IF you no longer feel you’re up for the full “bonk” of unassisted pedalling. I only wish I could pedal faster than 20 mph. I miss that full on pump!
However, I strongly deplore throttled bikes on trails. Not sure why really. Jealousy? No. Not that. I think it’s more that there needs to be some effort expended off-road to keep the playing field level. Several full power fat tire bikes passed me going up hill at Mohonk last week and it pissed me off. They were wearing flip flops and pulling a cooler on wheels. Not a “mountain biker” in my book.
I suppose I appreciate the sweat equity required to get “off the beaten path” that alludes to a camaraderie not found with a full powered bike. Prejudice in some way I’m sure but that’s my humble opinion.
I own a pedal assist MTB. Love, love, love it. I rode trails last week I gave up on 10 yrs ago and did them twice! I’m 66, total knee replaced, and advocate strongly for them IF you no longer feel you’re up for the full “bonk” of unassisted pedalling. I only wish I could pedal faster than 20 mph. I miss that full on pump!
However, I strongly deplore throttled bikes on trails. Not sure why really. Jealousy? No. Not that. I think it’s more that there needs to be some effort expended off-road to keep the playing field level. Several full power fat tire bikes passed me going up hill at Mohonk last week and it pissed me off. They were wearing flip flops and pulling a cooler on wheels. Not a “mountain biker” in my book.
I suppose I appreciate the sweat equity required to get “off the beaten path” that alludes to a camaraderie not found with a full powered bike. Prejudice in some way I’m sure but that’s my humble opinion.
I'd say for this forum/thread, when someone says e-bike, it's Class 1, pedal assist.
I believe they were thinking that by charging $65 for that piece of plastic it would generate a steady stream of cash for themselves.
BuzzBomber
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The original crappy plastic bash guard on my Yamaha lasted ONE ride. Of course the bike was new to market and no parts were available at the time, so I had to improvise with a fiberglass/epoxy reinforcement until I could get my hands on an OEM replacement.
grilledcheeseking
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This.
There are so many different types of e-things out there, that for simplicity's sake there's starting to be a push to split everything into "e-bike" for class 1 and "out-of-class electric vehicles" (OCEVs) for everything else including e-motos. Essentially, OK on trails vs. not cool for trails. editorial published yesterday
EJphotos
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Ok, this thing is so much fun. Had it on eco mode 65% of the ride and tour mode 35% of the ride. 61% battery left when I was done with a 15 mile ride. Smile on my face the whole time. My battery will be drained long before the bikes battery will be drained lol.
The motor is really nice feeling, very natural feel to it, even when I kicked it up to full power and blasted down the fire road. And it's super quiet. The bike still feels light and nimble and you don't really notice the extra weight.
The motor is really nice feeling, very natural feel to it, even when I kicked it up to full power and blasted down the fire road. And it's super quiet. The bike still feels light and nimble and you don't really notice the extra weight.
I had a most excellent ride in mooch this morning with @pedals @chemgirl and @Fat Trout, hoping to see more join the group in the future!
Fat Trout
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Hmmm.....Looks like i need to revisit the Biggest Loser thread.
Haha sorry should I checked in before posting 🙂 I always say suck it in for the camera.
gfisher270
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Picked this up on Friday last week. Already have 23 miles on it and ordered some upgrade parts. Loving it.
Nice, I love the domaine fork, I personally think it is stiffer than the Zeb. The 2.1 damper for the Zeb is a great upgrade as it’s getting cheap and it drops over half a pound from the fork.
I have mixed feelings about these. I think that it might allow younger kids to do bigger rides and explore more of the world. I also think that they will never ride an analog bike after owning one.
Ironjunk
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I don't have mixed feeling at all. Getting out there and having fun is what should be the priority until they decide they enjoy it enough to try competing.
They also can't practice descending unless they get up first.
If he never wants to ride an analog bike but always wants to ebike rip what could be better?
The kids that won’t get off my lawn would want a throttle…… to lazy to peddle 🤬