There are a lot of people out there contemplating an ebike purchase for the first time. It's completely logical that Dave included his thought process, and the fact that one thing many people notice when they get one is that it can help get you out there on a day when motivation is flagging. There's no use in hiding that information for the reason you state - that's either wishful thinking or unrealistic. As a local, you know not everyone rides in the winter, but lots of people do. It's always been that way and honestly, I don't think the numbers of winter riders have changed proportionately to the increased number of riders when the weather is good.
I hear where you're coming from, but know that it comes off as a lot of hand-wringing. Not every ski review includes a reminder about the skier's responsibility code, not every car review reminds people to use their turn signals. We can start adding asterisks and disclaimers to every single statement we make that could possibly be interpreted as promoting irresponsible behaviour, but that would make these reviews unreadable. People need to educate themselves and act like responsible adults.
March 11, 2025, 4:14 p.m. - Pete Roggeman
There are a lot of people out there contemplating an ebike purchase for the first time. It's completely logical that Dave included his thought process, and the fact that one thing many people notice when they get one is that it can help get you out there on a day when motivation is flagging. There's no use in hiding that information for the reason you state - that's either wishful thinking or unrealistic. As a local, you know not everyone rides in the winter, but lots of people do. It's always been that way and honestly, I don't think the numbers of winter riders have changed proportionately to the increased number of riders when the weather is good. I hear where you're coming from, but know that it comes off as a lot of hand-wringing. Not every ski review includes a reminder about the skier's responsibility code, not every car review reminds people to use their turn signals. We can start adding asterisks and disclaimers to every single statement we make that could possibly be interpreted as promoting irresponsible behaviour, but that would make these reviews unreadable. People need to educate themselves and act like responsible adults.