@Cabby Have you ever ridden an emtb for more than a few hundred yards? If you had, then you wouldn't need to be talked into it. All you would have to do is to justify to yourself how much you were going to pay to get one.
Are we still talking about ebikes or have we moved onto marriage?As someone who has two near brand new motorbikes, plays to a 4 handicap at golf and in normal times has a full time job, I'm not so sure I will ride it more, it's an expensive mistake to make if I don't.
Out today, did 20ish miles and only one climb that I'd say an ebike would be great for, the rest was comfortable unassisted, which is why I'm questioning myself about spunking 4k.
I get where you're coming from with your back, I don't have any issues stopping me riding a "normal" bike. I'm also sure I'd absolutely love one just no sure it's necessary.
Getting a shot of one tomorrow/Friday.
You don’t need to buy the most expensive bike to have fun.
Now that made me laugh coming from you
I'm no buying any cheap shite, it'll be your model, the one below or the one above.
Why would you get the model above mine? .
Fox suspension and better brakes, for no other reason. Always liked Fox over RS stuff, just personal choice.
Can you fire that link at me again, take me forever to find it in that topic over there.
You are not wrongStarting to have some doubts about buying am emtb now. I'm sold on it for climbing and big days out but I have enough hobbies that big days out will be relatively few and there is only really a couple of big climbs where I ride locally.
I don't do trail centres, I'm far too old for enduro stuff and DH so generally it's local tracks and trails round me. Yes for a few big days out they seem the way forwards but the more I think of my current use, they might be wasted on me....tell me I'm wrong.
You are not wrong
Seriously, save your money. I used to do bigger days out pre ebike. You will suffer from battery anxiety so will dial back the power to help. It will require the same effort from you to go as far or as long as you do now. It will make you lazy, and when you get over the initial buzz, you’ll be yearning for more. Heavy, cumbersome, and just not as fun in some situations. You will also increas wear on all items by 25%. Most noteably, chains, cassettes, chainrings, tyres and brake pads. If I could go back, I would, but health problems and doctors orders dictate I ride a ebike.
Yeah, for you, and what you ride, stick to a conventional Mtb. Really no sarcasm. It’s gives you purpose to ride to get fitter. A eMtb takes this away from you a bit, tho most on here will disagree with me on that point, and will argue it to the death. The vast majority on here are led with emotion when it comes to eMtb’s rather than fact. Actually there is only one on here imo that lets facts get in the way of emotion, and that is @Gary and he gets emotional about facts usually, and is often unpopular because of this.I'm almost tempted to think that's sarcasm but may be not.
My riding is done for mainly a fitness benefit as no matter how many gyms I join, I just don't have it in me to go regularly.
I do wonder how much riding an assisted bike will benefit me given what I ride, which afterall is mainly xc riding with the odd technical trail here and there.
What a load of rubbish, talk about sweeping statements.Yeah, for you, and what you ride, stick to a conventional Mtb. Really no sarcasm. It’s gives you purpose to ride to get fitter. A eMtb takes this away from you a bit, tho most on here will disagree with me on that point, and will argue it to the death. The vast majority on here are led with emotion when it comes to eMtb’s rather than fact. Actually there is only one on here imo that lets facts get in the way of emotion, and that is @Gary and he gets emotional about facts usually, and is often unpopular because of this.
So yeah, save your money and benefit more from your riding on your conventional Mtb.
Yeah, for you, and what you ride, stick to a conventional Mtb. Really no sarcasm. It’s gives you purpose to ride to get fitter. A eMtb takes this away from you a bit, tho most on here will disagree with me on that point, and will argue it to the death. The vast majority on here are led with emotion when it comes to eMtb’s rather than fact. Actually there is only one on here imo that lets facts get in the way of emotion, and that is @Gary and he gets emotional about facts usually, and is often unpopular because of this.
So yeah, save your money and benefit more from your riding on your conventional Mtb.
Ahhhh! All is clear now! The answer to your question lies with you. Get astride one asap and give it a go, you will return with "the grin".I've never ridden one, one yard nevermind 100, though I'm hoping to get a shot of one in the next couple of days, though it's a HT.
See .. emotional ?Another shit post! You're making a habit of this me thinks.
Does all those motor changes on your Specialized left you with a bad taste in your mouth for EMTB?
There are other brands out there too you know
So very very true!FYI Pitch and Put is the better format.
Same basic skills required.
Cheaper.
Less effort.
More strokes per £.
Less sticks to worry about.
Less ball weight to carry.
Zero need to dress like a cunt.
Playing dirty isn't so frowned upon.
Moar time left for biking after a quick 9 holes
For all the noobs chatting about their experiences with "females" the above also applies to married wimin vs marrying one.
From the type of riding you have talked about above and in your first post then I don't think I would get one if I was in your position. To me it would make sense if you plan to explore more and do more climbing but otherwise, for one hill, it just doesn't make sense.Out today, did 20ish miles and only one climb that I'd say an ebike would be great for, the rest was comfortable unassisted, which is why I'm questioning myself about spunking 4k.
For once the guy is actually talking sense. I still happen to prefer normal bikes to Emtb by quite a long way and have stated so and why here many times.What a load of rubbish
It seems strange that you are asking others to convince you to buy something you haven’t even taken the time to go and test ride.
Is the lockdown and boredom making you think of things that you might like ?
once its over your existing hobbies will likely take up your time again.
And as for the fun stopping at 15 mph, I know you wouldn't do it, but in a parallel universe if you could lift the limited speed it would probably make it a whole new level of fun!Update:
Just had my first shot on an emtb, absolutely amazing. On road it's pretty average as you're quickly above the 15mph limit but off road is an absolute hoot.
Do I think it's too much bike for what I do ? Probably, do I care, nope.
It was a HT I was loaned so wasn't the full experience but it was enough to convince me that if you bought one, you'd be kidding yourself on that you'd go back and use your manual one.
Anyone want to buy a BMW Scrambler
Probably find you enjoy it so much you will use it lots 3 or 4 hours my regular rides as for long days I leave that for a day in the hills or a sea kayak and camping trip.@Cabby Have you ever ridden an emtb for more than a few hundred yards? If you had, then you wouldn't need to be talked into it. All you would have to do is to justify to yourself how much you were going to pay to get one.
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