Originally Posted by
350htrr
YES, that IS true, the more assist you use the less benefit you will get.... BUT, it still beats sitting on a couch and watching TV...

I would rather 90% of the motor bikers get back on their couches or into their cars. The other 10% should be satisfied soft pedaling 12 mph and wearing a vest indicating that they are disabled. This ebike market is akin to the AstroTurf market: Xeriscaping a lawn takes some planing and care and is good for EVERYONE. Writing a check and laying plastic grass is easy and bad for everyone, but it lets the property owner pretend something beneficial is happening.