Posted by: tashi
From that review:
“The one other thing I’d like to see on this bike is a hand throttle for the 2,000 W model. At that point, you’d basically have a light electric dirt bike.”
But no, these things will stay in their tidy regulated categories, no one is going to want to hack them.
Everything will be fine.
But think about how much FUN it would be. You just haven't tried one yet!
Saw some guy riding his emoped up to dales the other day. He went up the same speed he went down and there was a rooster tail behind him all the way up! oh no, these things don't tear up trails. It had to be at least 70lbs. I hope Mountain bikers smarten up and call a spade a spade. Emopeds are not bikes and should be categorized as motorized vehicles. They should not have unbridled access to all our hard earned mountain bike networks.
Add e-bikes to these....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=33&v=lzLYpH_ZI80
Mountain bikers are viewed more favorably than say motorized recreationists, though with the growing popularity and speed of electric mountain bikes that distinction may soon be reduced.
No shit, eh?
https://www.counterpunch.org/2019/06/24/how-mountain-bikes-threaten-wilderness/
“New mountain bike [trail] construction will likely result in permanent habitat fragmentation. Habitat fragmentation impedes the movement of wildlife across landscapes. Looped trails may create islands of habitat that may be avoided entirely by wildlife.”
Posted by: RAHrider
Saw some guy riding his emoped up to dales the other day. He went up the same speed he went down and there was a rooster tail behind him all the way up! oh no, these things don't tear up trails. It had to be at least 70lbs. I hope Mountain bikers smarten up and call a spade a spade. Emopeds are not bikes and should be categorized as motorized vehicles. They should not have unbridled access to all our hard earned mountain bike networks.
But but... that's not a class 1 ebike! They will be regulated by the government so you'll never see modded/throttle emopeds on mountain bike trails! This is just alarmism and besides have you tried one? They are FUN!
Kinda funny how pre-ebike you never really saw dirtbikes abusing non-motorized trails on the shore (besides the odd kid on Mountain Highway) and yet here we are.
I got into mountain biking as a form of freedom. The feeling of joy I get hiking or biking to a destination under my own power. I like to earn my view at the top of the mountain. Still this is my personal experience of what gives me joy.
From the humble beginnings in California this was the goal. To get to the top of a mountain using your own power. The only sound you hear is nature and perhaps your own heavy breathing.
Mountain biking evolved into something different. A money hungry monster.
Posted by: Shoreloamer
Mountain biking evolved into something different. A money hungry monster.
yep
Im seeing ebikes in the lift line at WBP now!!!! is the pedal from the top of Fitz chair to BLine really that bad???
Poaching TOTW ?
I guess maybe but I havent seen anyone riding up anywhere - and that would be a violation....
Aside, Dark Crystal - whats the best (easiest) way to get to it?
Posted by: Ddean
Im seeing ebikes in the lift line at WBP now!!!! is the pedal from the top of Fitz chair to BLine really that bad???
it could just be they only have that one bike
Posted by: syncro
Posted by: Ddean
Im seeing ebikes in the lift line at WBP now!!!! is the pedal from the top of Fitz chair to BLine really that bad???
it could just be they only have that one bike
Nope, definitely fat and lazy.🐷😴
They must’ve heard about C.Porter strapping lead weights to DH racers bikes.
Posted by: Ddean
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Aside, Dark Crystal - whats the best (easiest) way to get to it?
Obviously a lift assisted ebike...
Posted by: Ddean
Im seeing ebikes in the lift line at WBP now!!!! is the pedal from the top of Fitz chair to BLine really that bad???
Yes, it's hard work to say the least! Who knew? Gotta make sure minimal effort is the rule of thumb at all times.
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