Electric Bike Thread

[mtngirl79]

I will not embrace ebikers on non motorized trails.

I will mock them.

[plugboots]

I will not embrace ebikers on non motorized trails.

I will mock them.

Yeah that’s kind of funny, I do that every time I come to the top of one of my rides and shuttlers are lining up to do the downhill part. I usually just do little circles around them and laugh before heading down.


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[Name Redacted]

Shredgnar what Tahoe said is essentially correct. The physics behind batteries needs a massive quantum leap breakthrough. Which I am told is possible in large static applications.

The bar is not just the physics but regulatory safety standards understandable given fire danger if batteries catch fire and/or explode.

Grinch most of the ebike weight reduction is going into commuters and super light hardtails or fragile FS using super light components. The batterypack/supply/transmission combo is already hitting walls in terms of weight -reduction.

I'm not saying it won't happen. I'm just saying that there's realworld barriers to the batteries getting lighter.

If anyone here is interested in the science of lithium ion and possible ways forward read this re lithium polymer, solid state and cobalt. Other articles talk about the R&D focus on large static uses https://www.economist.com/graphic-de...-battery-power

I guess my original comment had no horizon, therefore, whether it is 10, 20, or 30 years or more from now, the tech will eventually succeed or the sport won't even exist because we will all be flying around like on the jetsons.

[reckless toboggan]

... we will all be flying around like on the jetsons.

Pffft. The Jetsons.

[kidwoo]

I usually just do little circles around them and laugh before heading down.

Weirdo

[jono]

16 pages of nonsensical distraction just to say "Search JONG" is impressive. Feels like we might not make 20 though, so here:

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...ead.php/313590

[grinch]

Order is in. 2-3 week wait. So much boost. Boost everywhere. Much saint. Needs bigger shoes though. I’ll change that up first thing

[mmmm...pow!]

That is one fugly motorcycle.

[MultiVerse]

There will be several 37-39lb full suspension bikes next year . Battery/motor/software weighs 9lbs

The Focus Raven2 uses a less powerful motor & battery and it looks like a regular hardtail MTB. Focus says it's for setting Strava E-KOMs. What's an E-KOM?

[grinch]

That is one fugly motorcycle.

No try for you!! #lapsonlaps

The Focus Raven2 uses a less powerful motor & battery and it looks like a regular hardtail MTB. Focus says it's for setting Strava E-KOMs. What's an E-KOM?

King of the mt. The lightest e should help is their theory I guess

[MagnificentUnicorn]

Ahh haaa
You are so threatened by the thought of being passed by a woman or a child or a 70 year old or your neighbor or a random stranger that you resort to calling anyone claiming ebikes are a cool invention gay.
Thanks for making my point for me.




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You're not very bright and seem to lack reading comprehension. I'm not threatened at all by being passed by anyone. That's not what this is about to me. Motorized use where legal, no motorized use where it's illegal. Ebikes are motorized even if they have pedals. They're electric mopeds basically.

[mall walker]

Ahh haaa
You are so threatened by the thought of being passed by a woman or a child or a 70 year old or your neighbor or a random stranger that you resort to calling anyone claiming ebikes are a cool invention gay.
Thanks for making my point for me.

lmfao

[Bunion 2020]

Apropos of nothing. Today I was riding the Bangtail divide trail which is in the Bangtail mountains east of Bridger Bowl.

20+ miles of pretty good single track and sections of it are open to motorized < 50" width (Motorcycles). We were on the final climb of the 1st 1/2 when I see 2 motorcycles descending towards us. They pulled to the side to let us by. As I passed the first rider I thanked her and commented that this section is not open to motorized. She confidently said, "yes it is".

She was wrong. I didn't argue because, she and the other girl gave us right of way, were friendly and from what I could tell were quite attractive.

Mainly I cut her some slack because I know who cut the 50+ trees off the trail up above this early summer. It was the Motorcycle riders who frequent the area, the USFS here has little budget for clearing trails so it is a Vigilante effort.

Of course it is also the motorized users who tore down all the signage showing what trails are and are not open to motorized use. During the 1st 5 mile 2000' climb I pondered whether or not that particular trail would be suitable for E-bikes and I concluded that I didn't really give a shit and if I came across riders on e-bikes I would treat them just like any other trail user. Say hi and wish them well.

[Shredhead]

I would treat them just like any other trail user. Say hi and wish them well.

This attitude would serve all MTBers well, especially newbs like Mtngirl.

A smile goes a long way!

[Bunion 2020]

Yeah, well her long blonde pony tail and smile didn't hurt either.

[mtngirl79]

This attitude would serve all MTBers well, especially newbs like Mtngirl.

A smile goes a long way!

Fuck off.

Motors are motors. Keep your fucking motors on trails motors are allowed on.

People ignoring access rules get trails closed.

Regardless if they are hot or not.

[reckless toboggan]

Fuck off.

Motors are motors. Keep your fucking motors on trails motors are allowed on.

People ignoring access rules get trails closed.

Regardless if they are hot or not.

This.

[wooley12]

An eBike just went by going up on SVT. Truth. Can't make this shit up. The fact is the Rail to Trail 40 feet away from me is a perfect place for ebikers who are not looking for a "rush" or to see how much suffering they can endure to brag about. If common sense wasn't a rare commodity the world could fit everyone in.

[mtngirl79]

An eBike just went by going up on SVT. Truth. Can't make this shit up. The fact is the Rail to Trail 40 feet away from me is a perfect place for ebikers who are not looking for a "rush" or to see how much suffering they can endure to brag about. If common sense wasn't a rare commodity the world could fit everyone in.

Then get involved. Advacate for change.

[wooley12]

No time to do it politically but I'm hoping to get involved actively. Do you do a lot of riding on old RR beds?

[mtngirl79]

Nope. I really do not care on a personal level except that I do not want bikes to be considered the same as motorized bikes for reasons that have been thoroughly hashed out already.

I am concerned about safety with the added speed on shared trails and paths, though.

[wooley12]

Then you have no bone to pick with me. Good for us. I'm talking RR trail, legal of not. When I started this thread I had no idea bicycle access was a war zone. I'm glad I created this thread so good discussions can be had in Tech Talk eBike thread.

carry on

[mtngirl79]

Then you have no bone to pick with me. Good for us. I'm talking RR trail, legal of not. When I started this thread I had no idea bicycle access was a war zone. I'm glad I created this thread so good discussions can be had in Tech Talk eBike thread.

carry on

Access for mountain bikers has been an uphill battle and people like you that think you are above the rules and bring motors on non motorized trails puts access for everyone on wheels at risk.

There are TONS of forest service roads you could legally ride an ebike.

[wooley12]

Yeah, I know. Thanks.

[ACH]

Access for mountain bikers has been an uphill battle and people like you that think you are above the rules and bring motors on non motorized trails puts access for everyone on wheels at risk.

There are TONS of forest service roads you could legally ride an ebike.

Hey!
You can fuck right off with this shit...
Just because you discovered mountain biking in the recent past doesn't give you the right to tell anyone jack shit.

I was on the front line of early advocacy efforts, fought for access on trails that mountain bikers had no hand in building or maintaining. I've also been a part of building more trial than most here.

So get off that tall fucking horse of yours and try not to hurt up yourself in the process.

G-buzz, I have finally heard enough of your shit.
If you can't be constructive and see that your point of view isn't only point of view, then yes, for fuck sake STFU/GTFO!
Goes for the rest of you my-way-or-the-highway fucktards in this place.