The weight thing is a red herring, as are many anti-ebike arguments. So this bike is say 10-15lbs heavier than a typical enduro bike, what about the rider? Are you going to say that riders over 190lbs can't ride because they weigh too much and therefore cause a negative impact on the trails? I'm all for reasonable arguments, but that 10-15lbs is simply not enough of the factor to make it a legitimate complaint against ebikes.
I'll agree on the wet weather riding, but dollars to doughnuts there are probably a higher percentage of bike vs ebike riders in wet weather compared to dry weather. I could be wrong, but I'm thinking that part of the mindset that pushes people to ebikes is also going to push them away from riding in inclement weather. I don't have any data to back that up, but when out riding I see fewer ebikes out (as a percentage) than when the weather is good. YMMV.
March 10, 2025, 5:04 p.m. - Mark
The weight thing is a red herring, as are many anti-ebike arguments. So this bike is say 10-15lbs heavier than a typical enduro bike, what about the rider? Are you going to say that riders over 190lbs can't ride because they weigh too much and therefore cause a negative impact on the trails? I'm all for reasonable arguments, but that 10-15lbs is simply not enough of the factor to make it a legitimate complaint against ebikes. I'll agree on the wet weather riding, but dollars to doughnuts there are probably a higher percentage of bike vs ebike riders in wet weather compared to dry weather. I could be wrong, but I'm thinking that part of the mindset that pushes people to ebikes is also going to push them away from riding in inclement weather. I don't have any data to back that up, but when out riding I see fewer ebikes out (as a percentage) than when the weather is good. YMMV.