Actually do it then.
You'll generally find the price of any brands Emtb right around two to two and a half grand more than the equivalent mtb if the same spec in their range.
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You'll generally find the price of any brands Emtb right around two to two and a half grand more than the equivalent mtb if the same spec in their range.
Jackass Ridge Trails (rename pending)Well @kidwoo is all set now with his moped
Class 1 E-Bikes Officially Designated on 35 Miles of Dirt Trails in Truckee
TRUCKEE, Calif. (April 8, 2021) - The Tahoe National Forest recently approved the East Zone Connectivity Project, a landmark decision that opens 35 miles of existing non-motorized trails to Class 1 E-bikes in and near Truckee, California. This is the first time E-bikes have achieved an official...www.vitalmtb.com
I suggested "sombitch holler"
Here's what happened last time they tried that.
California Groups Sue To Keep Motorized Electric Bikes off Non-motorized Trails in Tahoe National Forest
October 24, 2019 – Backcountry trail and forest groups in California joined together to challenge the U.S. Forest Service’s decision to allow motorized bikes to operate on non-motorized trails in t…
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I'm not sure how this is any different other than most of the trails listed are fairly new trails. There's one on there in particular that is probably going to get them sued again. Because karen has money.
former LA resident here.
Some good stuff here
1) I miss DH races (and being young enough to train, party and take chances. Not necessarily in that order.)
1.5) I miss having the time to hang with bros building and riding and progressing. I'm an adult/family guy now. See Number 4.
2) You East Coaster are crazy. I think our Mountain States Cup races didn't party as hard.
3) ebikes are just another bike in your quiver. Like a 29er. Don't hate.
4) Even though we have grown up and now know better, there's a whole new generation of kids doing just what we did. God help them.
1) I miss DH races (and being young enough to train, party and take chances. Not necessarily in that order.)
1.5) I miss having the time to hang with bros building and riding and progressing. I'm an adult/family guy now. See Number 4.
2) You East Coaster are crazy. I think our Mountain States Cup races didn't party as hard.
3) ebikes are just another bike in your quiver. Like a 29er. Don't hate.
4) Even though we have grown up and now know better, there's a whole new generation of kids doing just what we did. God help them.
all this talk of ebikes, and i'm over here getting my DH bike ready for the summer because i bought a season pass to the bike park instead of a moped.Some good stuff here
1) I miss DH races (and being young enough to train, party and take chances. Not necessarily in that order.)
1.5) I miss having the time to hang with bros building and riding and progressing. I'm an adult/family guy now. See Number 4.
2) You East Coaster are crazy. I think our Mountain States Cup races didn't party as hard.
3) ebikes are just another bike in your quiver. Like a 29er. Don't hate.
4) Even though we have grown up and now know better, there's a whole new generation of kids doing just what we did. God help them.
I still remember the sound of Gabe thunder casing every double at the bottom of the race course.
I'm that guy who helped dig those DH tracks almost 30 years ago. and pushed shitty heavy DH bikes up them hundreds of times.
I'll do whatever the fuck I feel like* thanks.
*As always, making sure I'm not putting myself or my bike in a position to put anyone in danger or piss anyone off.
WTF is "getting a DH bike ready" meant to mean?
I'm just back from a 2hr ride on my Capra. Getting it ready for tomorrows all day ride. if you like.
ride your fucking bike instead of stroking it
What's wrong about owning and riding a DH bike in a bike park and making sure it is mechanically OK before your first ride?
hasn't seen regular use in a few years. fresh bearings in the frame, fresh tires, cushcore, lacing up some new rims. maybe new grips?
have you ever owned a DH bike? those things take some abuse. and maintenance to not wind up fully clapped out.
If you can do it safely, have at it, but my old stomping grounds was the unfortunate victim of e-bikers using their pedal assisted climbing prowess to ascend directional, downhill trails when it was not safe to do so, then having the gall to get all huffy about uphill traffic having the right of way.
Nothing at all. but you probably shouldn't also moan about not having any time to ride
are you kidding?
I own two. Both are ready to ride. I generally sort them out straight after washing them at the end of each ride.
Have you any idea what riding DH in Scotland involves?
That's probably because the comment wasn't directed towards you.
That sort of acrimony can only be unlocked after spending 40+ years on this planet.
Or like 1 year of being exposed to @jonKranked's posts.
"CaNt We aLL JusT GEt AloNg?"
When I lived in town and was short on time for a ride I took the cross bike for a mixed pavement/gravel loop through the local parks and city forests or went to the skatepark with the DJ.
Fair point about priorities. However, I can't hear the whining of colleagues and friends anymore about how little time they have to ride their bikes, but then spend 2-3x their riding time in a car to get to a trail. Besides Copenhagen I don't think there is any city in DK where you can't be on gravel or trails within 30 minutes from where you live under your own power.
You are telling me that they are not motorcycles but that the ebike is 2.5x faster.
Pedal "assist" 
much?Like I said before, a Sur Ron sounds like fun for this kind or use.
Of course I am a judgemental prick, otherwise I would not hang out here!
Why is the other guy still out riding when you previously told me that he is 2.5x faster than me? Would he not be done earlier? And he hasn't much time on his hands anyway, that is why he rides an e-bike to get more miles in, or?
i‘m just off a 20 year weed bender
Yes. If climbing 900ft in one mile 4 times your average climbing speed can generally be as low as 4-5mph. An EMTB in trail or boost you can hold 15mph. And I'm not even taking into account the steeper sections where its tempting to just get off and push a normal bike
I don't think anyone's going to be winning Pikes peak hill climb on an Ebike. But call it a motorbike if it makes you happy/smug
I have miles and miles of gravel bikeable trails starting from my front door. I find gravel riding shite and would far rather go out on my roadbike to that. Each to their own though, eh?
Apparently a bunch of guys who spent the last 20 years using shuttle trucks and chairlifts have decided that installing a small electric motor on the bike itself for doing the same job and allowing access to trails that can't be shuttled or lift accessed constitutes "cheating" and is an abomination. I think we need to contact the Westboro Baptist church for their stance on the matter.
Joe and I need to get some more rakes. Or maybe like a leaf blower or something but for like dollar billz. Gonna get so rich and basically like colonize the all the passionate bicyclists.
Knock ten pounds off that thing, and I’ll order two. 
I just work part time in DH stuff. Joe has more pull for the 10lbs.Knock ten pounds off that thing, and I’ll order two.
dirt arms
I know that look
That's the end of a work day or somebody just ate shit
is that a purse or a battery stuck to your tramp stamp?
I know that look
That's the end of a work day or somebody just ate shit
is that a purse or a battery stuck to your tramp stamp?
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It would be a very SCOTT move to have the lightest one on the market that actually works...
That is my point. This not just "pedal assist", this is proper power like a motorcycle. My mom's city ebike is pedal assist. She goes at a similar speed as before, but is less fatigued upon arrival. She is over 80 y/o.
Why not both?
No. That is the very definition of "pedal assist"... I'm still outputting a decent wattage... and my HR is still up in a fairly high zone. The bike is simply adding MY effort. I guess you've had no real time riding an emtb?
Why not both what?