What are your thoughts on E-bikes?

[enkei]

(05-11-2022, 09:11 AM)Bbike44 Wrote:  

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Well I think those who criticize Ebikes are comparing them to a road bike or mountain bike. Ebikes are completely different animal.

An excellent point!

[Lss555]

I think it’s just about use cases. If you just want to go adventure around and get out on the trails, or commute, they’re great. I prefer a normal bike as I like the fitness benefits you get from pedaling and going down the trail you can get looser with a lighter bike, hit jumps, berms etc and and don’t have to worry about having a heavy battery on your bike. But it just depends what you’re looking for

[tc2wheel]

Ebikes often get included with other EVs like electric kick scooters, monowheel, etc..
As if the media didn't make public worry about EV batteries:

Why New York City wants electric bikes stopped at the border

https://electrek.co/2023/07/27/why-new-york-city-wants-electric-bikes-stopped-at-the-border/

Horrific Crash on Manhattan Bridge Bike Path Underscores Moped Crisis

According to the NYPD's crash statistics, there were 44,754 reported crashes between January 1 and June 23.
Of those, 43,188 — or 96 percent — were caused by drivers of cars, SUVs, trucks, ambulances, vans and other heavy motorized vehicles.
Just 826 crashes — or 1.8 percent — were caused by the operators of e-bikes, e-scooters, mopeds or motorbikes, according to the police.
Another 740 crashes — or 1.6 percent — were caused by regular bike riders, the cops said.

Drilling down further, there have been 3,952 crashes that caused injuries to at least one pedestrian.
Of those crashes, 3,784 — or 96 percent again — were caused by car and truck drivers.
Only 168 — or 4.2 percent — were caused by the operators of e-bikes, e-scooters, mopeds or motorbikes, according to the police.

https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2023/07/27/horrific-crash-on-manhattan-bridge-bike-path-underscores-moped-crisis

[tc2wheel]

The New York Times attacks e-bikes while ignoring the real danger all around us

https://electrek.co/2023/07/30/the-new-york-times-attacks-e-bikes-while-ignoring-car-danger/

Every crash in this story involves a e-bike colliding with a motor vehicle.

All could’ve been avoided if e-bike riders were protected from cars (or if there were no cars).

Fight the real enemy.

https://t.co/POH4IM68Xf

— David Zipper (@DavidZipper) July 29, 2023

“By various measures, the risks of serious injury and death rise sharply at around 20 m.p.h.,
although much of that research involved collisions between cars and pedestrians.
For instance, the risk of severe injury to a pedestrian is 25 percent when the car is moving at 16 m.p.h.,
​​​​​​​and it rises to 50 percent at 23 m.p.h., according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.”

[dhoni4037]

E-bikes definitely have their pros and cons. They’re heavier, sure, but for commuting and city riding they’re hard to beat super practical and take the edge off hills and traffic.
Overall, I think they’re great as long as you pick the right one for your need

[JJMarsh]

(05-10-2022, 01:14 PM)Nicholas Wrote:  Hello, bike riders!
Some love them but some hate them What are your general thoughts about electric bikes? Be frank and don't be afraid to share your honest opinion.

Aren't they too heavy? Aren't they great for urban use?
Join the discussion and share your thoughts!

E-bikes are awesome for city use - flatten hills, extend range, reduce sweat. Heavier, but the assist makes up for it.

[Flowrider]

I don't personally ride an e-bike, but I think they are great. In the groups I ride with, probably 70% would not be riding if it weren't for ebikes