Originally Posted by
rpenmanparker
Actually I am a big proponent of e-bikes with proportional power assist for the purpose of levelling the abilities of folks riding together. Like the handicap in golf. I could go out with much better riders and keep up with them. There would be no deceit. I would surely disclose my advantage. But the point is that guys of different abilities could all ride together. I think that would be neat.
I think that it would be potentially problematic with guys that could physically go fast (with assist) but without the saddle time to have the situational experience, finesse and judgment necessary for fast group rides.