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Money is the reason we're having this debate.
Riders aren't struggling to figure out if e-bikes are good for mountain-biking
or not. Mountain bikers will fight about anything, but I doubt even 10% of us
are pro e-bike. We know motors aren't part of our sport, and we know e-bikes
pose MTB trail access a mortal threat.
Of course pros who are dependent on industry sponsorship money tell us how fun
e-bikes are. Of course industry marketing guys are raving. Of course semi-
literate moderators on MTBR who are e-bike dealers love them. Of course
internet commenters who aren't disclosing their financial ties to the industry
have suddenly discovered their passionate commitment to singletrack access for
the elderly.
Of course writers whose employer depends on industry advertising dollars think
this is a toughie.
Jan. 11, 2017, 8:03 a.m. - OldManBike
#!markdown Money is the reason we're having this debate. Riders aren't struggling to figure out if e-bikes are good for mountain-biking or not. Mountain bikers will fight about anything, but I doubt even 10% of us are pro e-bike. We know motors aren't part of our sport, and we know e-bikes pose MTB trail access a mortal threat. Of course pros who are dependent on industry sponsorship money tell us how fun e-bikes are. Of course industry marketing guys are raving. Of course semi- literate moderators on MTBR who are e-bike dealers love them. Of course internet commenters who aren't disclosing their financial ties to the industry have suddenly discovered their passionate commitment to singletrack access for the elderly. Of course writers whose employer depends on industry advertising dollars think this is a toughie.