Originally Posted by
Rolla
Depends on their typical level of activity. For the sedentary, an e-bike may well give them the best workout they've ever had.
A conditioned cyclist won't exert nearly as much on an e-bike as they would on an analog bike over the same distance.
Also, keep in mind that achieving a good workout isn't always the goal.
This.
I think many of us evaluate ebikes from our own perspective, which is that bikes are for fitness, racing, etc. But some ebikes are for commuters who don't want to arrive at work all sweaty and exhausted, some are for people who routinely haul groceries and kids with their bikes, etc.
I am baffled by seemingly healthy young(er) people riding road bikes that clearly have e-assist, but there are plenty of other types of and uses for ebikes.