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11-03-2019, 08:39 AM | #1 | |
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The Beast 2.0 e-bike is the monster truck of electric bicycles
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11-03-2019, 08:35 PM | #2 |
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Some jackass rides something like this on the lakefront trail in 25 mph mode.
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11-03-2019, 10:54 PM | #3 |
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class 2 ebikes like this don't have any place near any trail, aside from logging/forest service/fire roads. Keep this **** off the mountain bike trails. Pedal assist only, and even then, fu*k those guys. I was out this weekend and almost saw a fight brake out over an ebiker who dangerously passed someone on a tight uphill track. These things are practically motorcycles and should be limited to places where dirtbikes are allowed. They're almost silent, but allow for some substantial climbing speeds.
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11-04-2019, 07:11 AM | #4 |
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I agree. If it has an engine, no access to bike only trails.
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11-04-2019, 11:38 AM | #5 |
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the luddites have spoken!
It's not the e-bike, its the *******. ban ********. |
11-05-2019, 04:42 AM | #6 |
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I strongly disagree. Level 3 bikes (pedal assist only) are a fantastic tool for folks with bad joints who otherwise wouldn't be able to use a bike. I dislike the Level 2 crap as well. Torque sensors should be mandatory, IMO.
Someone making a dangerous pass on a mountain is a problem.. but the bike isn't the issue. It's the rider. |
11-05-2019, 05:53 PM | #7 | |
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Class 3 bikes are pedal-assist, but have a top assisted speed of almost 30. They do not belong on non-motorized trails, imo. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist but limited to a top assisted speed of 15 mph, and are more appropriate for non-motorized trails. They need torque limiters as to not destroy trails when climbing. The reality is, I think these class 1 e-bikes are here to stay. As you point out, they're obviously great for folks with physical conditions, injuries, or even just folks as they age. I'll probably end up on one some day, so I'm more okay with this... but I think there needs to be some more education around responsible and considerate use. I mostly just don't like this article saying that you can throw this class 2 "ebike" into off road mode and hit your local trails at 30 mph. That's crap. |
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11-05-2019, 02:51 PM | #8 |
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I don't see a problem with the level 3 or even the level 4 stuff. Just because you're on a bike doesn't mean you're trying to get exercise. Deadlifts and squats are better for you, anyway.
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11-05-2019, 03:34 PM | #9 |
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11-05-2019, 05:54 PM | #10 |
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Take the higher power stuff to the dirtbike trails, where they belong. Leave the human powered mountain bike trails alone.
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