Originally Posted by Brian
Allen, it's my job to keep the members happy, and help our community grow. Members asked for an ebike forum, so they got an ebike forum. I may not care for them, (ebikes, not the members
) but I can respect the fact that they have their place amongst cyclists.
I appreciate that you're open-minded about it, at least somewhat.
Let us try to convince you that there are situations where an ebike is the best choice.
For me, the ebike is the only way I can ride to work during the hot summer months. I cannot shower at work, so I have to arrive without getting too hot. My commute is 6.7 miles. On a 60+ degree morning, with 90+% humidity, I have found that I can't cycle to work and still be presentable, even with changing clothes. (I'm ~200 pounds, at 5'10. I suspect that warmer temps will be ok as I lose weight, but right now 60 is about it.) With the ebike, I can ride to work, pedaling as much as my core temp will tolerate. The ride home is where I get my real exercise. If I drove, I wouldn't get any at all. That's the key point: the ebike allows me to get SOME *real* riding in, every day.
During the cooler months, generally October-May, I commute on a single-speed Bianchi San Jose.