I take issue with the claim "we don't define the OG by the upstart". Often we simply grow the classification. It's not that you're riding an e-bike and a non-e-bike, you're riding a bike in either case, but some people care deeply about how much of the power is produced from mechanical efficiency and how much is produced by electricity.
Also, we often change names of things over time. Modern bikes used to be [safety bicycles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_bicycle)(or safeties), as a class of bike distinct from the penny farthing. Modern road bikes predate modern mountain bikes, so a similar argument would suggest that you should be sure to never claim you're going for a bike ride, only for a mountain bike ride, otherwise you're basically lying.
To the distinction between acoustic guitars and electric guitars, no one bats an eye at calling one an acoustic guitar, but if we shouldn't define the OG by the upstart you either play guitar or you play electric guitar. No need for that useless acoustic modifier.
Personally, I think biking is biking, and the distinction between e-bike or non-e-bike is only necessary in certain instances. Race? Better define what's allowable. Group ride? Maybe your group cares maybe it doesn't. Looking to score points by telling someone you rode to the top of something, or did some impressive distance? Probably should define your equipment a little. Telling your significant other that you're off for a bike ride with a buddy? You're riding a bike.
Jan. 28, 2025, 10:21 a.m. - shenzhe
I take issue with the claim "we don't define the OG by the upstart". Often we simply grow the classification. It's not that you're riding an e-bike and a non-e-bike, you're riding a bike in either case, but some people care deeply about how much of the power is produced from mechanical efficiency and how much is produced by electricity. Also, we often change names of things over time. Modern bikes used to be [safety bicycles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_bicycle)(or safeties), as a class of bike distinct from the penny farthing. Modern road bikes predate modern mountain bikes, so a similar argument would suggest that you should be sure to never claim you're going for a bike ride, only for a mountain bike ride, otherwise you're basically lying. To the distinction between acoustic guitars and electric guitars, no one bats an eye at calling one an acoustic guitar, but if we shouldn't define the OG by the upstart you either play guitar or you play electric guitar. No need for that useless acoustic modifier. Personally, I think biking is biking, and the distinction between e-bike or non-e-bike is only necessary in certain instances. Race? Better define what's allowable. Group ride? Maybe your group cares maybe it doesn't. Looking to score points by telling someone you rode to the top of something, or did some impressive distance? Probably should define your equipment a little. Telling your significant other that you're off for a bike ride with a buddy? You're riding a bike.