How to be a Dick on an E-Bike
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miPbiP
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lol.
(many of us have been d***s well before ebikes arrived).
(many of us have been d***s well before ebikes arrived).
Oh dear, It's true. I am a dick...!
High Rock Ruti
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High Rock Ruti
I used to fall into line on the climbs until I realized that no one else was changing they way they rode because I was on and ebike ergo, when it gets steep I pass everyone and have come to really enjoy being a Dick....see you at the top sucker's
I used to fall into line on the climbs until I realized that no one else was changing they way they rode because I was on and ebike ergo, when it gets steep I pass everyone and have come to really enjoy being a Dick....see you at the top sucker's
daju
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It's all true. When I ride with analog friends, I really have to try and make myself stop saying,
"we could have cleaned that hill on a E bi..."
"we could have cleaned that hill on a E bi..."
Eddy Current
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Not agree on the speed limiter. 25kmh is way too low limit. Not asking for full desrestrict but at least 25% of support when passed the limit... we ride 20kgs bikes with agro tires not fair
Mr-EPIC-3
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I live in the USA, so when I pass MTBer on a climb I just say God-Bless-The-USA and the freedom of choice!
You can call me chatty shootoff evangelist Jimbo, but don't call me derestricted Dick!
Bobbobby
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I just always say..'old man cheating coming through'.
Very amusing ... with more than some truth behind it. But these should all prove to be transitional problems once legacy bikes are phased out entirely and everyone is on an ebike. UK government is banning all sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. This would be an ideal date from which to also include legacy bikes, as it should allow sufficient time for even the most diehard to make the changeover.
Ugh, I know the author David Gould says he loves Ebikes in the opening paragraph, but that is still one toxic and unconstructive article hidden beneath a thin veneer of 'humour'. The comments section is grim.
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It really isn’t toxic, this is the northern English sense of humour. I can see the Singletrack offices from where I’m sat in my living room and I know this lot ride ebikes too.
Whether it’s well written or funny enough is another matter of course.
I'm Northern and I like humour, but being Northern and liking humour doesn't automatically mean you are funny or get the tone right. The effect of this article is probably very different to what the author intended as it just propogates stereotypes and fuels anti-Ebike sentiment.
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I know this is going to come as a shock so please sit down; people from England live in other countries.I’d assumed you were in Switzerland as your location says CH
Eh?
Sanny (the author) is a posh boy from North Glasgow. And old riding buddy I used to know pretty well. (haven't seen him for a couple of years)
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Sanny's a nice guy but rarely (intentionally) funny.That explains why it isn’t even that funny then
ST magazine is shit.
is it cool to consider this as a 'to do' list ?
Cool?
er... No.
Just call Sanny a dick next time you bump into him. I know I will
Mr-EPIC-3
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I was thinking about having some fun eMTB riding shirts made with the following lines on the backs of them:
* eMTBer coming thru, get off the trail!
* eMTBer coming thru, pickup the pace!
* Old Man on eMTB coming thru, move over!
* Old Man on eMTB coming thru, get out of the way!
* C U Later!
* C U at the end of the trail!
* C U at the end of the ride!
* If eMTBing is the Darkside, why do I see the Light-On!
* Glad I am on my eMTB for the next climb!
* Don't U wish you were on a eMTB right now
* eMTBer coming thru, get off the trail!
* eMTBer coming thru, pickup the pace!
* Old Man on eMTB coming thru, move over!
* Old Man on eMTB coming thru, get out of the way!
* C U Later!
* C U at the end of the trail!
* C U at the end of the ride!
* If eMTBing is the Darkside, why do I see the Light-On!
* Glad I am on my eMTB for the next climb!
* Don't U wish you were on a eMTB right now
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Pointless article. Not funny. Not clever, or useful , or informative...
That’s five minutes of my life I’ll never get back...
Ride it more like a regular bike...?
Do you buy a Porsche or 4x4 and use it for the grocery run ? ( ok, bad analogy ! ?)
I’m with you. Most folk that aren’t aware you are itching to pass are happy to get out of the way. Ring the bell, mumble...and fuck off into the distance. Job done....
That’s five minutes of my life I’ll never get back...
Ride it more like a regular bike...?
Do you buy a Porsche or 4x4 and use it for the grocery run ? ( ok, bad analogy ! ?)
I’m with you. Most folk that aren’t aware you are itching to pass are happy to get out of the way. Ring the bell, mumble...and fuck off into the distance. Job done....
Yup, ditto.
Only insecure ****'s care who speeds past them on any climb. Why would it "not be nice" to see a 70 year old out and enjoying his or herself? The mind boggles.It could be an age thing , I’m a young looking 40 something guy and don’t get any bad comments just jealous looks ! But it can’t be nice to for some to have an 70 yr old speed past them on a growling 5k climb
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I used to hang back more on hills, but now courteously move up to pass if I want to and say "thanks" as I zoom up the hill.
Erm no you wrote: "it can't be". I'm sure you understand the difference between could and can't.
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