Don't kid yourself.
unless you're running tyres that have 70w more rolling resistance per tyre than your mates tyres your bike even in eco is not equal to any of your normal friends bikes. If you feel like you're putting in the same effort to go the same speed as them you're simply not as fit.
I have seen and heard a few people saying it's better not to ride EMTB with people on acoustics as it's not fair and you will leave them behind etc etc... but so far for me this is nonsense and hasn't been a problem at all when I have gone riding with my (fitter) friend. My logic is:
Seems to me that this springs from prejudice and that there is no real reason for people with EMTB's should not go riding with people on acoustic bikes. As long as you have common sense and consideration for the people you are with then it's just like any other bike ride with your friends and wasting time worrying about that stuff seems pointless.
- You can tailor the EMTB power delivery to behave similar to an acoustic... Eco mode on my new Bosch basically just compensates for the additional weight of the bike and not much more. It's pretty brutal on steeper uphills.
- If I do go faster uphill then I don't mind waiting at intervals for people to catch up as usually I have nice scenery around me to enjoy.
- Flats and downhills are pretty much all the same speed on EMTB as acoustic and great fun with friends.
So what do you guys think, do you happily ride your EMTB with people on acoustic bikes or do you sometimes downgrade yourself to fit with the crowd?
You can have 'similar' levels of workout... but the level of mental discipline needed not to flick to a higher level of assistance is probably too great for most people.Agreed.
I think some people trick themselves into believing they are getting the same workout on an ebike vs non ebike.
but the level of mental discipline needed not to flick to a higher level of assistance is probably too great for most people.
There's a higher level than Turbo ?? how how ??
There's a higher level than Turbo ?? how how ??
Works really well, I towed my analogue mate up a steep access trail to conserve his energy for the gravity runs.Discover what a TRAXmtb is! Bike Trailer - Bike Hook - Bike Attach
Buy one and the puffers will WANT to ride with you!
Yeah, are you can get ahead and catch some good photos of them!Incidentally, they quite like this, as I can be sent on ahead to open a gate so they can keep pedalling without having to stop to open it, then I can whizz past them to the next one!
and offered me food and drink, but I was fine thanks.
So the moral of this story - don't accept food from your riding buddies !He felt ill and was sore for days.
Perhaps I should have said "action shots?" I think most people enjoy having a photo of themselves riding their bike from time to time.Photos? ............................... You haven't seen the people I ride with!
Heck, I can still do that on a regular MTB.Yeah, are you can get ahead and catch some good photos of them!
What’s that rectangular sheet on top of the acoustic handlebars? At first I thought it was an iPad but looking at it more closely, I’m not so sure...I go on longer trips alone, over 60 km at my own pace. Sometimes a boyfriend rides an analog bike with me, I easily adapt to his riding style. We are both satisfied.
it is a variable sun visorWhat’s that rectangular sheet on top of the acoustic handlebars? At first I thought it was an iPad but looking at it more closely, I’m not so sure...
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