a little piece of me died
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Pisgah has rad bong sheds?
Not quite, more of a ranking. There's beginner, sport, expert, pro and then pisgah level.
I can get into that
Special Ed's E-bike marketing blitz is an unqualified success:
“When the opportunity to a product collaboration with Playboy showed we were immediately hooked! Two premium brands – a joint project. The Turbo S Edition combines Playboy lifestyle, innovative technology and pure joy of cycling. We are proud of the 40 unique bikes.”
http://singletrackworld.com/2016/03/specialized-playboy-bunnies-cause-social-media-storm/
First no-more-nudes and now this shit?
I rode one a few years ago but then they were probably waaay heavier. It felt like shit.
This is like watching a 45 year old person have a stroke and just totally faceplant while out for a jog. It'd be funny if it didn't involve firing all the people that have helped make some pretty solid products over the years, and all the race teams and bike advocacy they've done. Jesus fyck Specialized.
Has anyone seen this?
http://dirtmountainbike.com/bike-reviews/trail-enduro-bikes/specialized-founder-mike-sinyard-talks-electric-bikes.html
So yes, Steve Jones is occasionally a little off, but his first impression is surprisingly positive. As a replacement for mtb this would never do, but to add overall 'presence' to mtb, perhaps it may help?
Thinking along similar lines....I do miss the days of primarily outlaw/unmarked trails, but now that mtb has a much bigger presence, the money pouring into the sport at a grassroots level has been pretty sweet. And there's still plenty of unmarked and off-the-grid trails to ride.
Will this make mtb more accessible amongst the general population? Will we get more money into trails etc because of it?
http://dirtmountainbike.com/bike-reviews/trail-enduro-bikes/specialized-founder-mike-sinyard-talks-electric-bikes.html
So yes, Steve Jones is occasionally a little off, but his first impression is surprisingly positive. As a replacement for mtb this would never do, but to add overall 'presence' to mtb, perhaps it may help?
Thinking along similar lines....I do miss the days of primarily outlaw/unmarked trails, but now that mtb has a much bigger presence, the money pouring into the sport at a grassroots level has been pretty sweet. And there's still plenty of unmarked and off-the-grid trails to ride.
Will this make mtb more accessible amongst the general population? Will we get more money into trails etc because of it?
Mopeds are fine and in fact I'd say battery powered bikes for commuters are better than gas powered bikes. That playboy specialized bike is clearly a commuter-style bike.
Just as long as they don't find their way on trails where motorized use is not allowed, or until they do, I don't care anymore.
Just as long as they don't find their way on trails where motorized use is not allowed, or until they do, I don't care anymore.
I would think it is more likely to cause trail issues than any increase in money for trails. At least in here in the U.S we have a cordial detente between trail users, and if the last 10 years are any indication here in South Dakota we have lost miles of amazing classic singletrack in town. That has been replaced with 3 foot wide dirt sidewalks, which makes me very sad. Hell I am all for more riders, but I see nothing but shortsighted planning when they don't simply expand the trail system but destroy legacy trail because they perceive it to be redundant with new trail and take the effort to mini ex it out and remove the old trail tread. So even if you are correct I will happily put on my old man curmudgeon hat and say fuck no to new trails if they are built for these abominations that are mopeds and nothing more.. Increase in rider population at what price?
No thanks
No thanks
WTF, Sinyard?! You promote an e-bike on a trail where e-bikes are specifically banned?! Amasa Back is non-motorized. BLM is crystal clear on this:
http://reviews.mtbr.com/moab-blm-bans-electric-bikes-on-non-motorized-trails
Mission control for bikes makes me want to punch old people and little kids in the face.
I believe Amasa Back itself is a jeep route and allows motorized bicycles. It's the purpose-built singletrack at the top that is non-motorized only.
See also: http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab/recreation/motorized_routes.html
I see. I was thrown by that mtbr article, that lists all mountain bike trails. The BLM site shows amasa back and slick rock open to both motorized use and mountain bikes.
I don't have a problem with electric mopeds, as long as they are not poaching non-motorized trails.
Does anyone know if there is an electric mountain bike trail advocacy group?
you mean the ElectricallyNeuteredEazyMotorAssholes group?
electric bikes will be awesome for those unable to feasibly ride a 'normal' bike. Whether that's as extreme as Martyn Ashton/Paul Bas or maybe just those who've blown their knees out and can't push a climbing gear anymore.
I know that if I used one I'd just get even worse at climbing, and cornering, relying on the engine to pull me through. So whilst fun, it'd be a disaster when I went back to a standard bike.
I know that if I used one I'd just get even worse at climbing, and cornering, relying on the engine to pull me through. So whilst fun, it'd be a disaster when I went back to a standard bike.
The coolest thing about all of this is that it's another reason for more infighting among cyclists. Yay!
First trails get dumbed down to bobsled runs through the woods that require little skill to ride, now you don't even need to pedal. Love how some people are determined to make their recreational challenges easier. Everybody gets a trophy.
9th place ribbons. This is what happens when you give out 9th place ribbons.
Hey everyone, check out my "FINISHER" T-shirt and medal. Look at me, I entered a competitive event and Finished!!!!
Fixed.
