we do have some issues here in Europe mainly from MTBers that have not yet ridden pedal assist eMTBs (max 25 kph, max 250W Germany / 600W Austria etc), but in general the transition from classic to eMTB is already on its way and unstoppable.
Legislation here is at times a bit overwhelmed, but in general EU legislation is very eBike friendly, as not only the eMTB will lead to a massive change towards eMobility.
So there‘s not that much „drama“, and we wish you all the very best - we had the same trouble 35 years ago being accepted with Mountainbikes, done a lot for it, and this stupid eMTB hate from people who have never ridden one and have no idea what they are actually talking about, is unnecessary.
March 10, 2018, 7:16 a.m. - dolomite
we do have some issues here in Europe mainly from MTBers that have not yet ridden pedal assist eMTBs (max 25 kph, max 250W Germany / 600W Austria etc), but in general the transition from classic to eMTB is already on its way and unstoppable. Legislation here is at times a bit overwhelmed, but in general EU legislation is very eBike friendly, as not only the eMTB will lead to a massive change towards eMobility. So there‘s not that much „drama“, and we wish you all the very best - we had the same trouble 35 years ago being accepted with Mountainbikes, done a lot for it, and this stupid eMTB hate from people who have never ridden one and have no idea what they are actually talking about, is unnecessary.