Santa'sLittleHelper
100 W
I find it laughable when someone says I’m cheating. The only place I have heard it is on the off-road trails here in SoCal. It’s usually said with a smile on their face if in a face to face conversation. I get it more from riding partners that aren’t electrified, but in a joking way. The only place I am faster than them is climbing.
Hate to say it, but your E-bike is not California legal at 1000W and no assist speed limit (I’m sure you know that). So technically you are a cheater and a law breaker on certain trails, but that’s not the way passing Lycra’s are using the term in hast. They have no idea what the wattage of your E-bike is or probably even what the laws are. All they know is you are passing them or approaching them at a speed that is unrealistic. If you are not pedaling at speed, well… it’s obvious that you are motorized (legal or not).
Additional fast 20mph+ riders on trails are always a concern. Heck I spend a lot of time watching for Lycra’s that are much faster than I coming up from behind on the riverbed trails here. Those crazy fast groups are like being passed by a big rig going 90mph on the freeway and can really startle slow casual riders that aren’t paying attention. Lycra's don’t like those rolls reversed.
I’m 57 years old and an avid rider from 25+ years ago. I’ve also rode and raced motorcycles into my twenties starting at 4 years old. I got an E-bike (350W/36V BBS01) as a recovery physical therapy program after a couple surgeries. It worked great and got me hooked on them. Now I’m in the middle of building a custom eMTB that should be useable for just about any type of riding I want to do. It is limited to 750W and ~20mph (via gearing) without a throttle. Those specifications were decided upon for a reason. First, I want my ride to be California legal for all bike trails. I chose to limit my speed with “gearing” because I don’t trust myself. If the E-bike can go faster than ~20mph, I know I will be doing it all the time and abusing my right to ride on the trails I like.
Ignore the ego bruised Lycra’s if you are within the law and speed limits allowed for the trails you are riding, but be aware that when you pass someone under power at 30mph+ on a trail that you shouldn’t be on, even other legal E-bikers might just frown at you and give you a mellow beat-down. Please ride your rig within reason since you are over powered and not speed limited, so you don’t screw it up for the whole industry. :wink:
I’ve been behind gas powered bicycles on the riverbed trails and there is nothing worse than sucking up that stink while pumping pedals. There are abusers on all the bike trails doing things they aren’t supposed to. As E-bikers we really need to set a good example and tone, so we continue to have access to the great trails out there. Above all, be safe and courteous to all; even your angry Lycra’s with a chip on their shoulder.
Just my 2-cents from a lifelong bicyclist and off-road motorcyclist that has supported trail access for outdoor activities my entire life. Let the beat-down begin. Lol… :lol:
Hate to say it, but your E-bike is not California legal at 1000W and no assist speed limit (I’m sure you know that). So technically you are a cheater and a law breaker on certain trails, but that’s not the way passing Lycra’s are using the term in hast. They have no idea what the wattage of your E-bike is or probably even what the laws are. All they know is you are passing them or approaching them at a speed that is unrealistic. If you are not pedaling at speed, well… it’s obvious that you are motorized (legal or not).
Additional fast 20mph+ riders on trails are always a concern. Heck I spend a lot of time watching for Lycra’s that are much faster than I coming up from behind on the riverbed trails here. Those crazy fast groups are like being passed by a big rig going 90mph on the freeway and can really startle slow casual riders that aren’t paying attention. Lycra's don’t like those rolls reversed.
I’m 57 years old and an avid rider from 25+ years ago. I’ve also rode and raced motorcycles into my twenties starting at 4 years old. I got an E-bike (350W/36V BBS01) as a recovery physical therapy program after a couple surgeries. It worked great and got me hooked on them. Now I’m in the middle of building a custom eMTB that should be useable for just about any type of riding I want to do. It is limited to 750W and ~20mph (via gearing) without a throttle. Those specifications were decided upon for a reason. First, I want my ride to be California legal for all bike trails. I chose to limit my speed with “gearing” because I don’t trust myself. If the E-bike can go faster than ~20mph, I know I will be doing it all the time and abusing my right to ride on the trails I like.
Ignore the ego bruised Lycra’s if you are within the law and speed limits allowed for the trails you are riding, but be aware that when you pass someone under power at 30mph+ on a trail that you shouldn’t be on, even other legal E-bikers might just frown at you and give you a mellow beat-down. Please ride your rig within reason since you are over powered and not speed limited, so you don’t screw it up for the whole industry. :wink:
I’ve been behind gas powered bicycles on the riverbed trails and there is nothing worse than sucking up that stink while pumping pedals. There are abusers on all the bike trails doing things they aren’t supposed to. As E-bikers we really need to set a good example and tone, so we continue to have access to the great trails out there. Above all, be safe and courteous to all; even your angry Lycra’s with a chip on their shoulder.
Just my 2-cents from a lifelong bicyclist and off-road motorcyclist that has supported trail access for outdoor activities my entire life. Let the beat-down begin. Lol… :lol: