Originally Posted by
GeoKrpan
I have yet to meet anyone that can beat me on an electric bike, now I am sure there are some electric bikes that
can/may, but really... A person in good shape with un-assisted bike can usually keep ahead of an assisted rider.
I built an electric bike that would go 20mph on the flats without pedaling. The novelty wore off and I realized
I was actually getting places quicker on a regular bike albeit with more sweat. Now, if mine were as fast as this Specialized I'd probably still be using it. I have encountered electric bikes on very few occasions, and, of course, there was the ensuing speed contest which left them disappointed. But, the people riding them were not experienced riders. I still think there is an electric bike in my future, though.
Exactly, But... If you can go faster than 20 MPH normally, the assist WILL help you get over the top against headwind and hills, thus I have never yet been beaten by a non-assisted bike rider, But again, like I said, I'm sure there are people out there that could easyly beat me but not around here, atleast not yet anyways...
