Originally Posted by Magictofu
Gtscottie, the thing is that even with such a motor people still have to use their legs... Althouh I never tried a bike with this kind on machine on, I believe many unfit/older people would get back on two wheels if their bike wer equiped as such... I can definetly see my mom enjoying her bike much more and even go on small tours...
Personaly, I don't see why we should be so strict on our definitions of what truly is bicycle touring here... and my bet is that we can learn a lot from people doing what we might consider different activities.
I have never met anyone touring with a small motor on their bike but have seen quite a lot of people commuting to work with electric bikes... in my view that is much better than an SUV ;-)
I feel I need to explain a few things. I am not knocking anyone for touring on anything. I toured many miles on a YZ125 Yamaha. Not something I would recommend. I did the Alaska highway on it. I think you should ride what you can and take the time to enjoy the trip.
Guys bike looks like a riot I would love to try it some time. If you want to call it a motorized bicycle instead of a motor bike you are probably just splitting hairs. Maybe we could call it a moped and we would all be smiling.
Scoana: Because some one has a different opinion than yours does not make them an idiot. It makes them another person with an opinion that you can agree with or not.