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Originally Posted by Plinker
Love my Rad Rover ebike. Has 4” tires and shocks. I replaced the stock parts and now the torque is incredible, especially off road. A friend and I ride the single tracks on any of a number of mountain bike trails within 40 minutes of TV. I never stop pedaling.
I have read studies that suggest the workout on a ebike is about 75% of a non ebike. Main reason is ebike riders typically ride further.
Obviously, you can just twist the throttle and ride it like a motorcycle. You get as much or as little exercise as you desire.
Disclaimer: I rode the single tracks over rocks and roots long before ebikes were available. We even rode at night with helmet and bike lights. My mind still says go for it but body says I’ll regret it.
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I mostly mountain bike offroad, but my wife and I do ride our Mountain bikes around TV. As you say, e bikes can be no workout and basically your just moving your legs, or a great wourkout if you just use as an assist.
Most people I see in TV on them are barely pedaling. But at least they're out doing something.
I've been looking at a new Specialized Stumpjumper EVO to replace my Stumpjumper FSR, but I just can't jusify the price.
The guys I know that have them didn't buy them because they're easy, they bought them to ride faster longer. And they love them.