[QUOTE=crackerdog;14030950]I think we need to see more people on bikes before we will see lots of ebikes. Portland has lots of ebikes because of the huge number of bikes and infrastructure. I used to think that ebikes would get people riding bikes but I think most ebike users are bikers first, then see the need for more consistent speed or the ability to haul more up hills.
That might make an interesting poll, how many users of ebikes were bicyclists before they got an ebike?[/QUOTE
I think that is pretty much the core issue. I also think most e-bike users are cyclists first.