View Poll Results: How much pedaling effort do you put in riding your E-Bike?

10% or less

5.08%

20% maybe more

1.69%

30% or maybe more

3.39%

40% or maybe more

8.47%

50% or maybe more

20.34%

60% or maybe more

47.46%

Who cares

10.17%

none, basically use a throttle

3.39%

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How much pedaling do you think you actually do when riding your E-Bike?

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05-15-17 | 07:59 AM

#26

PatrickGSR94

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Joined: Apr 2012

Posts: 7,391

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From: Memphis TN area

Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)

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Originally Posted by BBassett

2016 I rode 2500 miles using a 750w BaFang center drive on a HEAVY full suspension tour bike and I lost no weight... firmed up a fair amount but lost nothing. 10 to 50 mile rides several times a week to daily. 60 yr old white male.

I've been commuting on a regular road bike as much as 3,500 miles a year the past 2-3 years, and I haven't lost anything either, and in fact have gained a few pounds! I'm sure my eating habits have NOTHING to do with it.

05-15-17 | 11:33 AM

#27

BBassett

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Joined: Oct 2015

Posts: 430

Likes: 16

From: Puyallup, WA

Bikes: Tout Terrain, Panamericana

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Originally Posted by PatrickGSR94

One of the reasons that I started riding was so I could eat anything and everything I wanted... in excess. I almost never find myself eating while actually riding, however. The motor allows me to stay on the bike for longer periods of time and distance but also apparently takes the majority of the load. I just started pulling my trailer for training, I guess I will see if that makes any difference.

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