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E-Bikes Are Real Bikes—and They’re Great for Everyone (www.bicycling.com)

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[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I don’t want to have to shower every time after pedaling to work.

This is a huge advantage that removes one of the major barriers to cycling.

I love being able to get two big bags of Costco groceries, strap them to my bike and not have to dread the ride home which is uphill.

Another huge advantage!

It’s great and sure I’m not getting tons of exercise each time, it allows me to keep going out with it a lot more than I would a normal bike. This source also corroborates the trend that e-bike riders get more exercise than conventional cyclists due to riding more.

Yes, you're still getting benefits. Anything that gets you out of a car will benefit your health!

I'm not at the point where an e-bike would provide me with overwhelming benefits (over my regular bikes and e-scooter), but I'm sure I'll get to the point where they'll make sense for my needs.

[–] Ulrich@feddit.org 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This is a huge advantage that removes one of the major barriers to cycling.

Nah man, where I live you will be sweating buckets after standing in place outside for 3 minutes.

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

But there's a difference between being the only one who's sweaty because you took your bike, and everyone is sweaty because it's hot and humid no matter what you take 😂

[–] Ulrich@feddit.org -2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Not hot and sweaty if I take my car :)

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah, but then you'll arrive at your destination angry and will still need to find time to get some activities in. 🤭

[–] Ulrich@feddit.org 0 points 2 weeks ago

Nope.