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In all seriousness, if you have bikes that work, sell 'em now, because new parts and bikes are still scarce. If they don't work, fire sale the bits that do, or just recycle them. The older they get, the less they're worth because, let's face it, we don't collect limited run European super cars.

Totoro stuffy, FTW. Aaaaand now I've got that song stuck in my head.

Put a full (tube, tools, etc.) Topeak saddle bag on the carbon post of my gravel bike. It promptly wore off about 1 mm off at one location on my carbon post as it repeatedly bounced around on a 2hr gravel ride. While this isn't a dropper, I can attest that repeated friction and carbon fibre are not friends.

Anyone want a $50 Topeak saddle bag? Used only once and now collecting dust.

The seat post looks awesome; compliant but laterally supportive. However, I also wonder about it's longevity (and noise?) when gravel/sand/dirt gets in between the fore and aft halves for long enough slowly grinding the CF away. Still it's an intriguing design.

Had a '07 JTS, great bike. Unfortunately, 'stopping' was an intermittent and somewhat noisey luxury, and a mere fantasy on wet days with those canties.  Have a '21 Hatchet w. Apex hydro discs now... it's like my XT discs on my Altitude, so-o good.

"not everyone will eventually transition towards needing a FS bike, or even being able to make full use of it.

Sage advice for the big box store crowd.

$13,000 for the eRange... . Crazy. No wonder gravel's looking more and more appealing. I can't envision ever getting a C-framed MTB now. Have always had alu or steel frames in order to get better parts for the price point. Might have to go back to a HT and get a Chromag.

When can I purchase the second installment?

See two comments above.

THAT was an entertaining read! Thanks, Mike! Loved it!

Posted by: D_C_

Posted by: Stuminator

Just saw a woman hit the walk button with her bare hand at an intersection. Why not use the elbow or sleeve?

Gross!

Some people just might be acting on reflex if they're not 'in the momment'... or just don't care.

Posted by: FLATCH

Not to highjack things here, but has anyone noticed how much more dog shit is on the trails? Fuck me.

Never mind covid, I need a full face shield to ride the Woodlot these days.

OMIGOD, yes! Pick up your dog's crap, ya lazy buncha arses!

Posted by: syncro

Posted by: oldmanbuilder

i guess the need to save 10-15 mins on the climb is the same need that drives people to e-bikes.  all about the descent.

People are actually saying the opposite, they're complaining that it's been made easier and isn't enough of a challenge anymore.

Boring? If people find it boring, just do it faster.

Posted by: craw

Alloy is only marginally heavier given how much tougher they are at half the price. Turbines are very tough and Atlas even tougher. Put those little boots on then smash away.

THIS ^

Posted by: rhw

Ironically, because so many e-bike haters can't resist reading this e-bike post and responding to it, this post is now "trending" on the home page :-)

If truer words were ever typed...

Ho-weee! Shit be flying now, Brock. I'm guessing Cam's gonna call you on that one, brah.

WADR Tashi, then why are you reading and responding to a post on e-MTBs?

Don't waste time expecting others to change their behaviour, when controlling one's own actions and/or reactions are the only realistic options.

Posted by: ac

Do people mod these things with a throttle? If I somehow ended up with one of these everything else would get put on hold until I figured out how to add a secret button to the bars.

A traditional throttle requires a variable degree of movement. You can't effectively have a tiny depressable "secret button" that acts just like a full sized 'wrist' throttle because the human finger does not have the reliable capability required for extra fine movement. And then add in moving at speed over rough terrain? #ideasthatshoulddieonthetable

Posted by: rnayel

I used to not care and I’m still sort of indifferent. However, my buddy broke both of his legs in a snowboard accident that had the first responders questioning whether he will ever walk again.  Two years later he has a Rocky Poweplay and it’s entirely changed him by giving him access to the outdoors.  He rides it in Squamish, on Fromme and in whistler and honestly, it’s cured much of his depression and it’s helped him with his rehab as he’s able to get motion out of the knees with reduced load.  Maybe eMTBs aren’t so bad.

I'm all for that. IMO, more riders ((traditional and 'e') mean more support for MTB trails in general. Motos with

Posted by: Ddean

Posted by: syncro

Posted by: fartymarty

Logically ebikes must cause more trail wear as you can cover twice the distance in the same time as a non ebikes. Hence twice the trail wear.

no - that's not correct nor logical. yes, ebikes have the potential to cause more trail wear but it doesn't mean they necessarily will and there is no real support for the notion that ebikes will cause twice the trail wear as a pedal bike. we could also just as easily say that in order to limit or reduce trail wear we won't allow any more new riders into the sport, for two riders will cause twice as much wear as one. we could also say that people can only ride two days per week, for if they ride four days per week they will cause twice the trail wear.

I think what he means is that assuming that they cause no more wear per equal distance as a pedal bike, that because you're going twice as far there is in total twice the wear on the trails - same amount of wear on any specific trail but more wear overall due to distance travelled. Makes sense to me, although assuming equal wear per foot travelled is a generous assumption. More power should equal more wear.

First, there is an assumption being made that the e-bike IS actually going twice as far. It may be able to ascend more quickly than the average non ebike, but that doesn't necessarily mean the ebike is going any farther during a given ride.

Second, trail wear is heavily dependant by riding technique and behaviour. I have seen more than enough riders lock up their rear brake to steer through a fresh layer loam and no motor was involved.  IMO, this is not dependent on the choice of bike being used but rather the operator. 

Third, the idea of licensing ebikes, let alone non e-bikes, will never happen because it's already been tried. Some states and provinces required bikes to have plates wa-a-a-y back but was deemed largely unenforceable, and a waste of resources. I think we can all agree that ICBC and/or the police have much higher priorities than verifying that ebike owners haven't tampered with their software and sensors. 

I have no plans to buy an e-MTB, but a commuter bike for my 30 km commute... hmmm.