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.
hahaha. You don't understand most guys. The younger they are, the more likely it's a demonstration of manhood. They're reeking of testosterone. They're not interested in riding together all nicey nicey, they're interested in seeing who is a badass and who is not.
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