Originally Posted by
JonathanGennick
You've hit on one of the reasons I believe eBikes are controversial in cycling circles. We ride bikes specifically _because_ of getting places under our own power. We value the exertion, and using an eBike goes against that very thing that we value. Non-cyclists though, they have none of that baggage.
Excellent point. These are two different classes of bike users: One is a lot less interested in the healthy benefits of cycling and more concerned with fun or transportation. In other words, the cyclist vs someone who uses a bike solely for fun or as a tool.