E-bikes are a thing

Ebikes??

  • I have never ridden one

    Votes: 98 40.3%
  • I have ridden one for over an hour on a trail and I’ll never buy one

    Votes: 9 3.7%
  • I have ridden one in a trail for over an hr and I am considering one

    Votes: 19 7.8%
  • I’ll never give up my analog bike but I’ll still get an ebike

    Votes: 35 14.4%
  • Did he just say analog bike?

    Votes: 36 14.8%
  • My knees are failing and an ebike in inevitable

    Votes: 17 7.0%
  • My next bike will certainly be an ebike.

    Votes: 19 7.8%
  • I’ll never own an ebike, even when I’m 90

    Votes: 25 10.3%
  • Ebikes cause more trail damage than analog bikes

    Votes: 8 3.3%
  • Ebikes have no more trail impact than a traditional bike.

    Votes: 64 26.3%
  • I hate anyone on an ebike

    Votes: 7 2.9%
  • Anyone on a bike is a friend of mine, ebike or not

    Votes: 92 37.9%
  • I’ve been seeing ebikes in the woods regularly

    Votes: 53 21.8%
  • I’ve never seen an ebike on the trail

    Votes: 15 6.2%
  • It's called an Acoustic bike

    Votes: 14 5.8%
  • “I may consider one after my body is all used up and broken"

    Votes: 63 25.9%
  • I already own an off-road Ebike

    Votes: 36 14.8%
  • I have no interest in an e-bike

    Votes: 13 5.3%
  • Arguing against ebikes is kerfuffle

    Votes: 15 6.2%
  • I like Matty no matter what he rides

    Votes: 19 7.8%

  • Total voters
    243
Hey people, Specialized is running a Promotion where you get a free 700wH Battery with any Carbon Base Model. Which is also on sale for 5k right now.

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Hey people, Specialized is running a Promotion where you get a free 700wH Battery with any Carbon Base Model. Which is also on sale for 5k right now.

Insane considering what I paid for AL just a year ago. Fence sitters should jump off and grab one.
 
Insane considering what I paid for AL just a year ago. Fence sitters should jump off and grab one.

Bring it takes 3 minutes to swap a battery, you could keep a charged one in the car. Do a couple hours and swing back to the lot and go right back out.
 
Hey people, Specialized is running a Promotion where you get a free 700wH Battery with any Carbon Base Model. Which is also on sale for 5k right now.

Looking at the specs, how long can SX and NX components last on an ebike? A few rides?
 
Looking at the specs, how long can SX and NX components last on an ebike? A few rides?

I haven’t had anyone break a derailleur from torque yet. Falling all day long, yes. Don’t have anyone that’s really banging out miles either, they don’t really attract that crowd. We have one guy that broke 10k on a Vado SL and I just did his drivetrain a few weeks ago.
 
I haven’t had anyone break a derailleur from torque yet. Falling all day long, yes. Don’t have anyone that’s really banging out miles either, they don’t really attract that crowd. We have one guy that broke 10k on a Vado SL and I just did his drivetrain a few weeks ago.
You sure? I don't think that's correct. E-Bikes are for longer rides with more miles.

In all seriousness, are you seeing lots of wear on cassettes/chains?
 
In all seriousness, are you seeing lots of wear on cassettes/chains?
It's a known fact if you do your homework before purchasing an ebike. Lightweight anything drivetrain will last about 5 rides. The fact that the lower tier components are heavier is a good thing. You need to figure 1/2 the life on drivetrain and tires.

Have my advent x grouppo ready and waiting once my Wilds XT drivetrain STB.
 
It's a known fact if you do your homework before purchasing an ebike. Lightweight anything drivetrain will last about 5 rides. The fact that the lower tier components are heavier is a good thing. You need to figure 1/2 the life on drivetrain and tires.

Have my advent x grouppo ready and waiting once my Wilds XT drivetrain STB.
Eh, during the pandemic when we couldn't get 12 speed chains I did close to 3 years on an XX1 Eagle drivetrain without a problem.
 
It's a known fact if you do your homework before purchasing an ebike. Lightweight anything drivetrain will last about 5 rides. The fact that the lower tier components are heavier is a good thing. You need to figure 1/2 the life on drivetrain and tires.

Have my advent x grouppo ready and waiting once my Wilds XT drivetrain STB.

XX1 chains are way more durable than the lower tier ones. I think you need to redo your homework. 😛
 
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