Originally Posted by
KraneXL
Reducing the discussion to its lowers denominator is a pretty poor way to win an argument. So lets try moving "not riding" off the list. That way we're concentrating on pure exercising and health and not mixing it with lethargy or being sedentary.
The problem with 30% is that it soon becomes 40% then 50% and so on. It is a natural human characteristic that cannot be denied. We're always going to move to the level of least resistance when we have that option.
If you want to enjoy the fun of e-bike riding by all means do so. I have no objections to that. Just don't pretend that you're doing more work than you really are. And don't usurp the paths or establish the position of the 100% human powered bicycles. There's a huge difference between walking a flight of stairs and walking up an escalator. Just try them and see what I mean.
It's so hilarious reading posts from people who've never ridden an e-bike and don't know what they're talking about lol.
I tend to agree with Grant Petersen that e-bikes are a BETTER form of exercise than regular bicycles. The best forms of exercise are either low intensity (riding an e-bike or walking) or very high intensity, whereas moderate level of intensity riding is the poorest form of exercise, i.e., the type you typically get riding a "100% human powered bicycle."
And don't try to pretend that all of your speed riding a bicycle ils due solely to your effort. The rotational inertia contributes MOST of the speed. Obviously. Yeah, riding a regular bike is cheating too. You're done.