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The "Sugarbush Thread"
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Hastur
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Is there a wattage maximum limit that is agreed upon for trail use? I would expect that these electric engines and drivetrains will be getting smaller and more powerful as the years go by. So in 10 years we'll essentially be seeing electric motorbikes on these trails?
Is there a limit by class?
BodeMiller1
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In New Hampshire they can get you for driving an e-bake as a habitual offender and you can get months. In the old days driving as a habitual offender you'd get a year and a day. Now maybe 2months. To me ebikes are like F2t Ch8cks or mopeds. They go fast enough to get you into trouble, butt not out. Meow
Hawk
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At KT this weekend there were a good amount of people on e-bike. A good amount of them fat and out of shape. LOL
We did 3 days, almost 60 miles and over 6K in climbing. No doubt I benefitted more based on fitness then those guys.
We did 3 days, almost 60 miles and over 6K in climbing. No doubt I benefitted more based on fitness then those guys.
Shredmonkey254
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but they had more fun!
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Hawk
Well-known member
You don't know my group. We had way more fun. No contest. ;-)
jimmywilson69
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Everybody had fun. I just think the others are cheating. That's like my opinion man...
I rode 25 miles and 2100 ft of vert today when im not nearly in enough shape to do it. I struggled on some climbs, but kept pedaling. I felt great when I was done and will be stronger for my next ride.
I rode 25 miles and 2100 ft of vert today when im not nearly in enough shape to do it. I struggled on some climbs, but kept pedaling. I felt great when I was done and will be stronger for my next ride.
BodeMiller1
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MEOW
Do you consider it cheating when you ride a lift VS earning your turns?
jimmywilson69
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I mean its defintely more work to earn your turns. I usually do 1 or 2 laps at my local mole hill on Saturdays and sometimes Sundays before first chair.
This is a you do you scenario. Get out, have fun.
This is a you do you scenario. Get out, have fun.
BodeMiller1
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Want to race? I'm thinking you have me in a ski - off?
Not on a bike no way. Are you over 80?
BodeMiller1
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Me too, I like to climb the stuff near Goose Eye, Maine. The snow doesn't melt until the end.
Castlerockrisk
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I purchased an e-mountain bike during my Chemo treatments. I am pretty confident that I can still kick many of traditionalists on my Hightower but the e-bike is just way more fun. Uphill single track is as much fun as downhill, and the lower cg on the e-bike allows for better pier slides on the downhill. I did 15 miles and 2100 vert this morning, got a decent workout and had a big smile and still got some hard yard work done and will be golfing soon and I am not fat.
Shredmonkey254
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That's what I'm talking about! (using my best Pete Davidson voice)
I like riding up Tunnel Ridge more than I like descending Tunnel Ridge, totally fun both ways. Then being able to do yard work or some other sporting activity (or both) after a long ride is the icing on the e-bike fun cake! Glad to hear that it sounds like you are doing well.
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I can concur,... go up hill is as fun as going downhill on the ebike. For me its all about fun when I'm on the bike,.. I could care less if you think I'm cheating(if thats what you want to call it) I don't judge anyone that rides lifts, takes helicopters or rides in a Cat. If you enjoy it, do it!
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Hawk
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I can kick all of your asses on my CR 125, go about 10 time as fast and have even more fun. If I was to go with a motor then I would go with a real motor. But mountain biking is just that. Biking with your own power. At this point in my life with max fixness the goal, I could never live with cheating myself with an aid. I can understand the need if you are dibilitated but if you are healthy then I am never going to agree with you. Never. It defeats the whole reason why I do the sport.
Shredmonkey254
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ya can't ride your Honda on a mountain bike trail, hell, ya can't hardly ride that rig anywhere! Never say never. Since you have not tried these new fangled things, you really don't understand how this new sport works. The next time we are having a beer in CR pub, we can debate things. Nobody hates e-mountain bikes more than a mountain biker! I find it funny...
Do you feel the same about skiing? That those who are healthy should skin up vs take a lift? That's a pretty similar argument. Keep in mind, some people might achieve their fitness goals doing other things and don't need / use the bike for that like you do.
Outside of a $50 3 speed beater I ride a handful of times a year chasing my kids around the neighborhood, I don't bike at all. So, I really have no skin in the game.
SkiingInABlueDream
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If E-mtb vs regular MTB is apples to pears then comparing e-mtb to a motorcycle is apples to fish. Im still sticking to my guns non-assisted but I think I get the appeal of the e-bike. Being able to ride 2-3x the distance and vert in the same time and effort level sounds pretty appealing.
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