That said, GMO fruits & veggies are better than Pringles for dinner. IMO of course.
Also, to stay on topic, I’ll be riding the eBike tomorrow.
As someone who rode gas powered motorcycles in the woods for years, e-bikes feel insanely less impactful. No gas, no exhaust, no wheel spin. Ebikes basically are way closer to mtbs than dirt bikes.. despite what some people think. All three can leave you feeling tired and completely whooped. All three are better than sitting on your ass.Among the pantheon of modern lies that have come to be accepted as truth, the entire GMO thing is right up there. Technically, things have been "GMO" since we started selectively breeding for certain traits and characteristics in our plants and animals 12,000 years ago. We've just found ways to do it faster now and more accurately now.
And to bring it back on topic, how can you philosophically be holistic, non-GMO, etc. and ride an e-bike also, which de-facto increases you "carbon footprint"?
You're missing the point though, if you're into the entire non-GMO, save the Earth thing, moving from a bike to an e-bike by definition increases your carbon footprint period, which is at odds with your philosophy. Somewhere out there, out of sight and out of mind, someone still needs to burn a lump of coal, dam a river, or deplete a uranium fuel rod to charge your bike.As someone who rode gas powered motorcycles in the woods for years, e-bikes feel insanely less impactful. No gas, no exhaust, no wheel spin. Ebikes basically are way closer to mtbs than dirt bikes.. despite what some people think. All three can leave you feeling tired and completely whooped. All three are better than sitting on your ass.
No one said anything about saving the world. The conversation started about eating better. You rarely miss the opportunity to be the antagonist.You're missing the point though, if you're into the entire non-GMO, save the Earth thing, moving from a bike to an e-bike by definition increases your carbon footprint period, which is at odds with your philosophy. Somewhere out there, out of sight and out of mind, someone still needs to burn a lump of coal, dam a river, or deplete a uranium fuel rod to charge your bike.
Reading comprehension. Otherwise, Waaaaaaaaaaa.No one said anything about saving the world. The conversation started about eating better. You rarely miss the opportunity to be the antagonist.
Everyone on here knows you are anti Ebike. If it bothers you why do you look? I'm sure there are other threads you enjoyReading comprehension. Otherwise, Waaaaaaaaaaa.
I didn't say it was less impactful.. Just that it feels so. The earth is fucked. I'm not saving anything.You're missing the point though, if you're into the entire non-GMO, save the Earth thing, moving from a bike to an e-bike by definition increases your carbon footprint period, which is at odds with your philosophy. Somewhere out there, out of sight and out of mind, someone still needs to burn a lump of coal, dam a river, or deplete a uranium fuel rod to charge your bike.
I breathe less on a e-bike and therefore emit less CO2. I did the math, it’s carbon neutral.And to bring it back on topic, how can you philosophically be holistic, non-GMO, etc. and ride an e-bike also, which de-facto increases you "carbon footprint"?
1track are you rolling E?I breathe less on a e-bike and therefore emit less CO2. I did the math, it’s carbon neutral.
I think it's time for me to join the cult. Which location has an S4 carbon Levo to demo?We have like a dozen demo bikes that you’re more than welcome to take out.
You might do well with the new Kenevo SL2 coming out early next year. Same weight, but new motor with more power. Should be way easier to jump than the full watt ebikes.for myself...I have a ball every time I ride an ebike, and I have nothing against them at all.....as far as owning one....I still have a goal of getting faster/doing better in enduros.....Somehow at 47 coming off my worst injury, I got better at jumping bikes this year than I have ever been (not that im great or anything, but im a better version of me)....And I now that my ankle has gotten better, I look forward to doing some real training again....I have a couple of thoughts about how I could use an ebike to help with this.....Being able to do leg workouts and still ride the same day....going to some place like glen park...doing 5 runs on my regular bike takes ~2hrs or so with each climb being about 15-20min...I could do a hell of alot more runs in a day and also make it an easy day. Plus I like the idea of riding a heavy bike, then switching back to my light one.....I dont have any good evidence that this would work, but just a gut feeling....moving a bike thats 20lbs heavier around will have some benefit when you hop back on your lighter bike. It used to work nicely for the year or so that I raced MX and rode mtbs
I suppose I could also use it to tow my son around sometimes, but currently I have towed him plenty on my regular bike...I actually kind of enjoy bc its a HELL of a workout when I otherwise wouldnt get much riding with him. My wife would also love to ride it around...and while probably not enough to justify buying one....she would LOVE dropping my smart ass son...might be worth it just to watch that...hmm.
Anyway, im sure ill have one someday.
Get some time on a any bike with the new Bosch drive unit. On many rides recently I’ve swapped bikes with other riders. It’s not just my opinion that this is the preferred setup.I think it's time for me to join the cult. Which location has an S4 carbon Levo to demo?
I'm leaning towards base carbon, but also a little suspension curious. I don't know if it's worth the extra $3k to jump to Fox in the Comp Carbon. I've never had anything fancier than RockShox Revelation RL and Monarch RT. Maybe ignorance is bliss.
Don't care about drivetrain or brakes because I'm going to swap them out regardless of model.
The performance line CX?Get some time on a any bike with the new Bosch drive unit. On many rides recently I’ve swapped bikes with other riders. It’s not just my opinion that this is the preferred setup.