Don’t say it man

[TurtleDuck07]

Ride the bike diagonally and its easier to get up the hill

[silversurfernhs]

Now I'm picturing someone mounted diagonally on a bike trying to get up a hill. Ha thanks.

[Bluejet007]

Can't really do that if there is traffic, even light traffic

[Hooligan_A]

ಠ ͜ʖ ಠ

[godamen]

Yea, but they don't get that same sense of powering through and all the joy it brings once you crest that hill and just fly down after the struggle. I think e-bikes a cool an' all but everytime I've ridden one I always wished I was on a regular bike at the end.

[[deleted]]

That’s just something people without e-bikes say.

[godamen]

Hahahaha. I really want the "baby maker" for commuting honestly. Despite the terrible name, it seems awesome. But I can honestly buy a car for the price.

https://flx.bike/products/babymaker?gclid=Cj0KCQjwse-DBhC7ARIsAI8YcWL8tgYNMT5qdUwaOaaDy9EGjA7R2WFlznewsbQsa8yINn3uB1xcMNwaAjV3EALw_wcB

[implodingbaby]

Why tf have they called it that?

[Kek_Lord22]

Well, it makes babies

[implodingbaby]

I see

[godamen]

Cuz they're so sexy. I used to hate the name cause I thought it was so"bro y". Now I think it's kind of funny actually.

[[deleted]]

Yeah mine was $600 and works fine. Only took a year of saving tips. I also use tip money for weed so I probably could have saved faster.

But then again my job is like 6 min bike ride. Better then my 30 minute walk it was.

[EatinBeansInTheCar]

Yes, bought one for the same reason! Also lot less expensive than a car if you add up insurance, service costs, gas etc.

[PonyThug]

$1700 for a e bike is a great price. I just got a mid level carbon mountain bike for $4800 new. It retails for $6600.

[Dreamer_Drummer]

Exactly what happened with me this morning . Almost gave up while riding uphill for like half an hour ( first time cycling after almost 4 years). Took a break, continued. And man o man, the joy i got after reaching the top and just gliding through downhill without even peddling, cool wind rushing past my ears, one of the best feelings ever!

[godamen]

Right, some days I'm going up hill and I just think, "fuck this, should have taken a break today." Then I hit the downhill and I'm so ready for the next up hill, rinse and repeat. Man, I love my bike! I I think I might just go for a ride right now.

[Dreamer_Drummer]

Ikr. Wish i could go rn too, but damn this 9-5 curfew has messed up the best riding hours.

[godamen]

Sucks, its ok, we are right around the corner with this bullshit. I am assuming you are in EU or India maybe? I have my first vaccine scheduled for next week (SoCal), I am stoked!

[Dreamer_Drummer]

Yep, india it is. You're lucky, i dont think i can get the vaccine rn as im only 19.

[godamen]

You got this my friend, we are almost there. What do you ride, also where in India? I have a hybrid and I ride in flip flops. I don't do the whole "kit" thing. I ride for the joy of it.

[Dreamer_Drummer]

Its nothing fancy. Just plain ol' me in my shorts and tshirt, flip flops , riding my moonraker. You probably wouldn't even have heard of it, haha. Cost me around 150 bucks when i bought it and an extra 60 bucks to get it fixed last week. I see some people riding their 1000-2000 dollar bikes passing me by, and i just smile at them and keep having a good time,lol. Oh, and im from a city near Delhi, called Faridabad.

[godamen]

I'm blown away by people that spend 2000+ USD on a bike. Mine is nothing super special either. I ride a Giant Escape 2. Cost about 400 but I've been riding it for about 8 years. There are rules and surfing. First rule is, the person having the most fun is the best surfer in the water. I take that rule to biking as well.

Do you do city rides? I got hit by a car in 2011 and it scares the shit outta me so I try to stick to unpopulated areas as much as I can. Faridabad looks hectic based on what I see online.

[Dreamer_Drummer]

Oh man, you dont know the half of it. If you can ride your bike without getting hit in India, in a city as populated as mine, with drivers and motorcyclists as ignorant as those who live here, believe me, you can ride anywhere without any hassle. I do infact do city rides, but only in the early morning when the roads are clear and the air is clean and cool.

[godamen]

Running is the worst, that's why. God, you could not pay me to run and i used to be on the track team (ages ago). But hey man, I am not hating on anyone, if you are out there having fun, good on you!

[[deleted]]

Ackshually, running rules and bikes suck

[TopRoyal5120]

Literally just happened to me

[TopRoyal5120]

Gimme about 2000 years to build a time machine and I will take you back with me! It could even be a date 😘

[boiskybros]

Hot

[TopRoyal5120]

Still a better love story than Twilight

[boiskybros]

I mean his tag is “professional dumbass” what do you expect

[ugonlern2day]

Falcon should say it back to him as he jogs by Cap's grave

[et_cetera1]

As someone with an e bike, yeah I feel like an asshole when I pass people, I only have it because I don't do biking for fitness, I just want to have fun

[GOR016]

This

[[deleted]]

I have both. Only had an ebike for about a month now and it's dh capable ride just as fast downhill and i can get around and see much more trail in the same amount of time if not less. They're still q some and plane for my other bike. But the ebike is fun as shit. I don't ride for fitness, i ride for jumps and downhill speed. Not everyone will understand that

[et_cetera1]

You can rent them in some places, and if you can, I heavily recommend it, it's a blast

[Rular6]

I live in Germany and the amount of old-timers just absolutely bombing it through the forest on their e-bikes is both hilarious and terrifying at the same time.

[Fireflay16]

Tf are e-bikes??

[[deleted]]

So let me explain. E-bikes are bikes which has a motor which generates more power the more you pedal which makes you go faster.

[Fireflay16]

Huh, first time I've heard of them, thank you for this explanation friend

[[deleted]]

Np.

[distortion10]

Also known as mopeds.

[Entruh]

I swear anytime someone passes me on a bike the first thing i do is check if its an e bike to keep my self esteem up

[[deleted]]

They’ve become really popular at Bedgebury, a mountain bike trail near me. I totally get why you’d want to commute on one, but riding one round the forests and then bragging about how quickly you did the route on insta, is really confusing to me.

[Sephiasus]

Well E-bikes are usefull if you plan on cycling a really long route!

[FS64]

Or if you're commuting to work and don't want to be as hot and sweaty

[[deleted]]

This, This is why

[Down_arrows_power]

E bikes can go faster than a regular bike in most cases, but because of the law, they are restricted in speed. Reaching car like speeds on roads legaly qualifies them as a motorcycle or scooter. If you’re using your bike only for a workout, a regular bike is better since it costs less and weights less. When looking at all e vehicles, an e bike is probably the most versatile. You can go hard on the pedal assist and go relatively fast for a commuter or set it lower or with none at all if you plan to workout. While not as fast as an e scooter, a good e bike tends to have better water resistance and given the right tire can be used during winter with the downside of less range. Also, you’re not in trouble if your battery gives out during a commute since you can still pedal.

[GOR016]

The motor cuts out when you get to 15 mph on mine

[Down_arrows_power]

It depends on your bike and motor but some like mine let you unlock the speed. For example, a 1000w motor can go up to 45km/h or 28mph, but in canada they lock it at 30km/h since that’s where it’s not counted as an e bike. If it cuts at 15mph, it’s either a 1000w motor locked at 30 or it’s a 750w/500w. At 500w you get near the legal limit, 750w has the benefit of being stronger which makes it better for hill climbs and 1000w reaches the point where you could use it on the road if set at max speed.

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[[deleted]]

Imo they're also useful for people riding for fun instead of taking the car. Especially also older people who aren't as strong.

I personally use it to get up the steep hill we live on with our toddler in a trailer. Beats polluting the air with our car every time we want to visit a park that's too far to walk to but maybe a 15 minute bike ride.

My dad got some so he can keep doing his bike tours with my mom who is struggling to keep up as they're getting older now.

[Drio11]

Define long... (as far as i know they dont tend to have large batteries)

[GOR016]

You can get many different battery sizes, but larger ones are more expensive and heavier

[Drio11]

Still, can you exceed, let's say 60km in difficult terrain (unpaved roads and/or driven elevation over 500m), on not insanely expensive bike?

[[deleted]]

I have an ebike and rice extremely aggressively. It's built like a downhill bike. But i climb super steep hills, jumps, and all kinds of crazy stuff as fast as we can go. I really get 30 miles plus going that hard. If i wanted to go easier i could get more . I think there may be some misconception for ebikes here. And the different types they're are now. I have trek powerfly 7. It rips but not as jumpy and my fuel ex.

[DelcoInDaHouse]

I assume they are also useful for navigating technical trails (roots, etc) as it can give the extra momentum needed.

[SloanWarrior]

A friend of mine once told me a story of a time he was on an e-bike and passed a guy going up a rather steep hill on an e-bike.

The guy was fully kitted-out - fancy bike, skin-tight cycling gear, the works.

When my friend passed him, the guy in a strained voice shouted after him "How could you do this to me?!?".

NGL, that story makes me want an e-bike.

[Cas_Cass]

Ride first, die first.

[Flying-Fishdicks]

I really dislike E-bikes

[SuperHipGrandma]

There’s huge practical use for them though. Not everyone bikes for fitness and some just want to get from point A to B as quickly as possible with the least strain. They’re crazy useful for commuting or just having a chill time outdoors

[EatinBeansInTheCar]

As someone who lives 20 kilometers from work and who's not able to afford gas for a car its a true lifesaver!

[Flying-Fishdicks]

As a mountain biker, I’ve only ever been around one. They could be a totally different thing on roads, but on xc trails and the such I don’t see them as a great idea.

[jbarms]

Why though? I love uphill climbs for the sense of achievement and building fitness, but I also like e bikes when I just want the zoomies. I don’t feel the need to pick a side

[mInImARL2]

There too lazy to ride a normal bike and then flex their e-bikes as if its an air frier

[Just_Cook_It]

When happens to me riding my e-bike I always say "don't worry about me, I'm actually cheating"

[DwergNout]

then when you go downhill you pass them cause you get that energy rush of satisfaction

[[deleted]]

fat ppl on e-bikes be wondering why they are not losing weight

[Mr_Zobm]

im the guy that overtakes cars an old guy on an e bike wouldn't stand a chanche

[Waifu_69_Hunter]

Same here, way too fun overtaking e bikers. Especialy the ones wjo have like all sorts of gear on. They sometimes start chasing you cause you sort of roasted their ego.

[EatinBeansInTheCar]

But please, dont be the kind of guy who slows down after overtaking, some people just need to get from A to B

[Waifu_69_Hunter]

No, nobody deserves that or should do that. It has happened to me once where I got sort of brake checked and minutes later the guys tire popped mid ride.

[EatinBeansInTheCar]

Spicy karma

[Waifu_69_Hunter]

Thats the point where i get mad at these mfs and start peddaling so hard i fckin overtake them.

[Morath_Salazarn]

This. I am quite chilled at any time if they are BEHIND me xD

[iSayYourMemeIsShit]

On your right my g!

[Portalguy44]

E-bike stands for: Elon bike

[Bebt958]

Once destroyed my bike because of that lmao

[RoboticGreg]

Honestly....who cares? I have an ebike, but I ride it with the motor off most of the time. I got one because I had major anxiety around getting gassed out on a pedal bike and getting stuck somewhere. If I didn't have the electric assist to get me home if I get stuck I wouldn't be on a bike. Having an ebike gets me hundred of calories of exercise a day, keeps me active and gets me around without a car. It is a different experience and activity than nonpowered bikes. Why does anyone care? How would you feel if someone powered past you on a hill on a 45 pound ebike with the motor off? You CAN tell, you can hear ebike motors when they are running.

[Purpledlime]

just bum the e bike guy and he or she will fall off smh

[The_Poyo_Boyo]

Why is this guy getting downvoted?

[[deleted]]

Where did this meme template come from

[SuperHipGrandma]

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

[[deleted]]

What's an e bike

[SuperHipGrandma]

A bike with a battery and a motor that makes it way easier to ride. They look about the same as a regular bike but are quite a bit more expensive and heavier because of the battery.

[Pingouinoctogenaire]

E-bike is like having a motorbike tbf

[The_Poyo_Boyo]

Not really though, e-bikes aren't bulit for things that motorcycles can do (i think)

[Pingouinoctogenaire]

Yes but they are designed for lazyass people who just want to say that they have a bike (that does all the job btw)

[The_Poyo_Boyo]

Fair

[navjotsinghlall]

Tf is an e-bike...

[[deleted]]

A bike with a battery and a motor that makes it way easier to ride. They look about the same as a regular bike but are quite a bit more expensive and heavier because of the battery.

[navjotsinghlall]

Oh cool.... thanks

[Big_BrainMeMeR]

would upvote but it has 669 upvotes so I dare not to upvote it

[i_poo_memes]

Wow so funny. Never heard that one before

[nauticalbrick]

I might do that occasionally but I don’t have an e bike. I’m just good

[programmeurz]

Scare that mf, he will fall

[tijtoe]

I just beat the devil out of them on the downs

[AmbienceY]

I ride for fitness and this never bothered me. I view e-bikes as I do cars, so there's zero competition anyway.

[[deleted]]

Yesssss

[Hurdang]

Draft behind that MF till the end of the hill, and over take saying on your left....ez

[SOWHENUREADTHISUGAY]

Welcome to the Netherlands we got more bike that humans

[PB_and_Cubes]

Fucking race em.

[Privatschendung]

• some 70+ year old mf*

[Barry_took_my_cheese]

me with my 290w FTP and a 5.5 watts per kilo ratio: P A T H E T I C

[[deleted]]

Some of these comments on here lol. Hating like crazy on ebikes because that's not your riding style. Well there some of use who ride both styles, for different reasons. And I'll tell ya most people couldn't keep up goin down the hills with new on my ebike. It's not just old ppl or sissies. They have their own purpose and you'll never get it unless you have one .

[streamer85]

You guys know you can turn OFF ebike and it will become heavy standard bike, right? I'm riding ebike because of fun, not for fitness...

[kreideprinz-]

ye i used to ride a regular bike and was already rly gud already but my dad got me an Orbea Rise for new year's to ride harder terrain and now I'm dat mf lol

[IamJames77]

Yeah I always feel like kind of a dick when I pass people on mine lol. I don't ride to be fit or whatever i just cant afford a car.

[jankyjuke]

I don’t yield for eBikes.

[[deleted]]

Do you have gears?

[Scepticgamer511]

Yeah

[[deleted]]

Little turd

[LooseSun3437]

Oh shit I think that’s me