i stand by my original post, these are the devils machines. just wait and see
Seen a few being piloted by the local alcoholics.
I'd wager that will be the biggest market.
Before condemning electric assist bikes ride a good one.
It's like you're 18 again. 🙂
Major over-reaction from the OP. I bet 5 years from now you won't have even seen one of them out on the trails. Chill out.
my concern isnt with the electric mountain bikes like in the pictures its with the likes of the stealth bomber which is in effect a lightweight motocross bike and if these get popular then we run the risk of all bikes being banned from trails.
I'm in favour of Leccy bikes, they are a great solution for many many reasons, the only drawback are the fully Leccy scooters that have been appearing that have no peddle assistance (bit like a mobility scooter except only has two wheels) there have been a few of these hacking around a small park near me a couple of yoofs zipping the gravel patched pathways and tearing up all radz. I didn't think they were allowed on the roads but the lads ride to/from the park on them..
I saw this at the TdF show at Canary Wharf whilst the race was on and being streamed live on big screens. Had a chat with the guy and he was chatting about the Govt de restricting the laws on outputs limited to the 15mph currently in place, said something like they've changed the law to unrestricted them or something like..
Anyway, he said he'd been up Snowdon on it, I suspect he's been other places too...
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Hobo-chic bike gear, can't wait. And big rotating orange warning lights on the bars and reverse-beepers active at all times to let people know there's a drunk on their way at 25mph : )Seen a few being piloted by the local alcoholics.
I'd wager that will be the biggest market.
I've sold a reasonable number to people who have lost their licenses...
I had a go on the Scott mountain e bike (Aspect) and it was a hoot. I was giggling whilst riding it. If they get folk riding who cares? If someone overtook me on one, I am sure my ego wil survive.
