Was it a fad as some predicted when pedal assisted bikes launched 2 years? No, just like mail transformed to email, there's more than enough evidence in the growth in pure numbers of riders, the events that created special categories and the progression of tech that unlike fat bikes, ebikes are here to stay.
Yes the nanny state laws of speed limiting, the extra weight, battery issues when travelling and the separation of standard vs ebikers may not entice the haters but fun, inclusivity, comfort and family friendliness make for a much bigger segment of the population that can now experience the pure joy of cycling.
Which camp are you in and why - which ebike made your N+1 cave or tempting you most?
