E-bikes are a thing

[BPaze]

I know you'll be sniffing dogs soon

Already sniffing the dogs now just need the funds for the e-bike

 

[rick81721]

now we're talking

https://electrek.co/2020/06/11/delfast-launches-new-50-mph-top-3-0-electric-bike-belt-drive/

 

[goldsbar]

now we're talking

https://electrek.co/2020/06/11/delfast-launches-new-50-mph-top-3-0-electric-bike-belt-drive/

I shiver at the thought of a pedal strike on that thing at 50mph!

 

[rick81721]

Bosch concept bike

https://www.techradar.com/news/bosc...ike-with-integrated-abs-and-on-board-computer

 

[Dingo]

Bosch is german for unreliable electronic car parts.

 

[tonyride]

OK, I'm too lazy to go through 23 pages worth of posts to see if this was addressed but since there are NJ bike shops selling eMTBs, where are these people riding them? I don't know if we want to keep this info on the DL to avoid tipping off the authorities but where can one ride in NJ without getting busted... or places that are not patrolled. Asking for a friend.

 

[JimN]

but where can one ride in NJ without getting busted...

You can ride them anywhere. Nobody will know.

 

[Soundguy]

OK, I'm too lazy to go through 23 pages worth of posts to see if this was addressed but since there are NJ bike shops selling eMTBs, where are these people riding them? I don't know if we want to keep this info on the DL to avoid tipping off the authorities but where can one ride in NJ without getting busted... or places that are not patrolled. Asking for a friend.

Ive seen them in pretty much every park I ride.

 

[Norm]

We just left New Hampshire where they’re starting to embrace eBikes in some parks. Even one of the major Vermont destinations is allowing them on some trails.

My guess is that like everything mountain bike related, NJ will be 20 years behind everyone else.

 

[Soundguy]

These electric dirt bikes and that are popping up on trails lately will ruin the e-mtb movement. The uneducated will not see a difference.

 

[don]

My guess is that like everything mountain bike related, NJ will be 20 years behind everyone else.

Going to Vermont recently it rings so true. So many really really good trail networks, pump track/DJ/bike park areas (and more being built), and trail builders/specific companies (I know of 4).

 

[don]

These electric dirt bikes and that are popping up on trails lately will ruin the e-mtb movement. The uneducated will not see a difference.

True. Any chance an electric dirt bike park would be an easier build than a full on MX track given the lack of noise? Might not keep all of them out but if you have an area for them it might help.

 

[Soundguy]

True. Any chance an electric dirt bike park would be an easier build than a full on MX track given the lack of noise? Might not keep all of them out but if you have an area for them it might help.

The battle against dirt bikes on single track will always be a thing...I remember what it was like to be a kid with a dirt bike and no where to ride legally.... “who cares they can’t catch me...” That scene is what it is... I just hope eMTB’s don’t get lumped into that pool because they really are an awesome breakthrough for the demographic that they benefit.

 

[shrpshtr325]

The battle against dirt bikes on single track will always be a thing...I remember what it was like to be a kid with a dirt bike and no where to ride legally.... “who cares they can’t catch me...” That scene is what it is... I just hope eMTB’s don’t get lumped into that pool because they really are an awesome breakthrough for the demographic that they benefit.

speaking as one of that demographic? just asking . . . . . for. . . . . ummm. . . . a friend!, yea for a friend! ?

 

[Bike N Gear]

The fact that I can ride every trail at Chimney Rock at 90 degrees in high humidity without dabbing is 1000% due to medicine and technology.

Conditions were great this morning, btw.

 

[stb222]

The battle against dirt bikes on single track will always be a thing...I remember what it was like to be a kid with a dirt bike and no where to ride legally.... “who cares they can’t catch me...” That scene is what it is... I just hope eMTB’s don’t get lumped into that pool because they really are an awesome breakthrough for the demographic that they benefit.

1. Old
2. Disabled
3. Slow?

 

[Norm]

1. Old
2. Disabled
3. Slow?

Are you asking him "what demographic they benefit"?

 

[Norm]

Here is the blurb from the Green Woodlands Foundation:

We've had inquiries periodically about e-bikes. These inquiries have come from athletes recovering from injury or illness, mature riders, military vets, and others. People dedicated to the sport, but who were struggling to find places to ride. Previously, we had followed the US Forest Service policy with regard to e-bikes, but we also started doing research and talking to people about this evolving technology and how it might fit into our philosophy here at Green Woodlands Foundation.

So, after a good deal of research, discussions with our team as well as other mountain bike organizations, we've decided to move forward with allowing class 1 peddle assist e-bikes on our trails on a pilot basis this year. Class 1 e-bikes are defined as pedal assist only, no throttle, with a max assisted speed of 20 mph.

We do ask that you help us by keeping within these guidelines, and help this pilot be successful. Other e-bike classes (eg, throttle based) or motorized vehicles are not allowed on Green Woodlands trails.

Please feel free to share this post with other riders and bike shops, so that e-bike riders know that our trails are now welcoming to class 1 e-bikes.

 

[Captain Brainstorm]

1. Old
2. Disabled
3. Slow?

Old and disabled. Everyone else is just lazy.

 

[Norm]

This is from Ascutney in Vermont:

e-bikes are allowed in limited areas accessed from the AOC/Ski Tow Road trailhead. Please adhere to signage and familiarize yourself with the e-bike routes as displayed on the trail map at the trailhead. No e-bike trails are accessible from the Town Forest trailhead.

Under the terms of the West Windsor Town Forest Management Plan, ATA has obtained approval for a trial period to allow e-bikes on designated trails. After the 2020 season, impact on trails, safety issues and adherence to trail limits will be assessed to determine whether this use will be continued, expanded or denied.