Passed by a guy on an electric assist bike

[Electric_Andy]

Us cycling type wouldn't really see the appeal. To the vast majority of users I'd imagine that it's not a bike to get fit and enjoy cycling on, but rather a cheap mode of transport without the hassles of insurance, VED, MOT, fuel, CBT/license etc.

Yes - for me the "appeal" is that it's cheaper to run than a car. I don't care if many other cyclists say "we're fitter than you, you're lazy, we've got a proper HPV, you're cheating" etc etc etc. The way I see it, we can each choose how we commute and how we anjoy riding a bike. A pedelec is just an easier way to commute and an alternative way to cycle for recreation for the not-so-fit. I do also greatly enjoy riding my e-bike, as it's much more comfortable on the road than my old hard tail MTB!

 

[benb]

Yes - for me the "appeal" is that it's cheaper to run than a car. I don't care if many other cyclists say "we're fitter than you, you're lazy, we've got a proper HPV, you're cheating" etc etc etc. The way I see it, we can each choose how we commute and how we anjoy riding a bike. A pedelec is just an easier way to commute and an alternative way to cycle for recreation for the not-so-fit. I do also greatly enjoy riding my e-bike, as it's much more comfortable on the road than my old hard tail MTB!

And don't forget that even with a pedelec you have to do some pedalling, so it's still more exercise than driving.

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

Anything which means there are more cyclists on the roads, especially if that person has swapped from a car to a bike, is a good thing.

I don't care if they're riding a BSO (as long as it's not so awful that it puts them off)
I don't care if they're a fake hipster on a fixie (TICK)
I don't care if they're using a pedelec
I don't care if they're a Cav wannabe in lycra
I don't care if they're on a vintage 3-speed with a basket

They are on a bike, and that is good.

Yes - for me the "appeal" is that it's cheaper to run than a car. I don't care if many other cyclists say "we're fitter than you, you're lazy, we've got a proper HPV, you're cheating" etc etc etc. The way I see it, we can each choose how we commute and how we anjoy riding a bike. A pedelec is just an easier way to commute and an alternative way to cycle for recreation for the not-so-fit. I do also greatly enjoy riding my e-bike, as it's much more comfortable on the road than my old hard tail MTB!

I don't have a problem with it.I've been overtaken by slower stuff than an electric bike,if you know what I mean.

Actually I rode them in Thailand and I think they are very good.

 

[downfader]

..anythings better than a BMX

 

[benb]

..anythings better than a BMX

I think BMXs are cool - when they're doing stunts. But they look very uncomfortable to ride any distance, with the saddle so low. Still, as above, it's a bike so gets a big tick from me.

 

[Linford]

I think BMXs are cool - when they're doing stunts. But they look very uncomfortable to ride any distance, with the saddle so low. Still, as above, it's a bike so gets a big tick from me.

Hmm, I saw a bloke riding one on the road the other day. He had all the male pattern baldness going on and looked into his 30's, but was 'sagging' with it which was a bit bizarre - It didn't really look right.

 

[benb]

Hmm, I saw a bloke riding one on the road the other day. He had all the male pattern baldness going on and looked into his 30's, but was 'sagging' with it which was a bit bizarre - It didn't really look right.

Yeah, BMX is definitely a youngster's game.